Wekiwa Springs Kayaking & Florida Camping
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- Wekiwa Springs kayaking is the perfect way to spend the day, and to top it off, we are also going camping. Wekiwa Springs State Park is the closest state park to Orlando, Florida and boasts the beautiful Wekiwa River and Rock Springs Run, as well as swimming in the beautiful clear waters. We stop by Wekiwa Island, a tiki bar on the water, and are sure to spot some Florida wildlife like alligators, birds, and turtles! Our treat at the end of a wonderful day on the water is a fancy Thai noodle dinner at camp. You don’t want to miss this adventure!
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Wekiwa Springs Kayaking & Florida Camping
Recorded: February 2021
You guys remind me of my husband and I kayaking. He is always trying to get us too close to the gators and I'm always yelling, back up! Back up! 😂
Haha! 😂 Yeah I get in trouble sometimes when I try to get us too close to the alligators. I don't think Sarah likes that too much but they always look so relaxed! So glad I'm not the only one! 🐊😆
Thanks for bringing me along you guys rock,so down to earth and cool ✌️❤️😃
We're so happy you enjoyed! 😊 And we definitely appreciate the love! 💓
Yes, we are still watching your videos, Keep em coming...❤
Woohoo! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️ There's so many places to explore and we're so ready to travel to see them all! 😊
Am I the only one who doesn't want to be anywhere on or near the water, where alligators might lurk? I once took a canoe trip into the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia. That was like paddling through an alligator farm, except these gators aren't behind fences. We had to camp on designated raised platforms to keep from sharing beds with these critters. We fished along the way and hooked many but never managed to land a single one, since the gators always got em first. Once a beautiful bird landed on the inky, black water right next to the boat. Before I could snap a picture, a gator had snapped the bird. We had floating feathers after that.
What we needed was a much bigger boat. If you like to see nature up-close and don't mind the idea of being eaten, then that's the trip for you.
😮 Omg! That sounds like a crazy place to be on the water. I don't think we'd be taking our paddleboard there. Whoa! We might have to look into that for a wildlife excursion. Thanks for sharing!
Wekiwa Springs is a great all-around park. The best time to go is a weekday during the school year. Getting there early is always a plus. Nice relaxing video!
Thanks so much for the tips Victory! Yeah we definitely agree on going on a weekday. Later in the morning when we went by the front gate, the line was crazy to get into the park. It's such a nice park for a lot of reasons. Glad you enjoyed!
I live in the local area, and go kayaking here often. Great showcase of Wekiwa.
Thank you for sharing! That makes us feel good coming from a local. We love your area! 💓
my wife and I are watching from Ontario Canada. We come to Florida every Spring. We just got back from camping at Manatee Springs. I used to live in Florida as a child and take every opportunity to co9me back.
Hello to you both up in Ontario! We see so many Canadians down here over the winter every year. Since it's starting to turn warm again we're seeing a steady stream of Canadians on I-95 heading north. We just went camping at some state parks and met a few that were down for the season and going back home. It'd be cool if we ever bumped into you at a campsite!
@@PSAdventures we are back at Manatee Springs next March, maybe we will see you.
That would be awesome! 😊
That was awesome, I can't believe those people cracking up, so loud haha
So glad you enjoyed the video! Omg that was so funny! Just thinking about that lady's laugh was hysterical and so contagious. 😂
Yes, we are watching. You look like a fun couple! I have reservations at Wekiwa Springs next Spring. I’m sure you have lots of happy subscribers!!
Thank you so much for the message Viveca! What a crazy coincidence. I was just thinking of when we said that and you messaged! Wekiwa is such a beautiful place. You're going to love it! Thanks for the love and thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
That was an amazing adventure! Loved it! ❤️ Just beautiful, & learned so much from you both. 👍
Thank you! We're so happy you liked it and we appreciate the love! 🥰
Yes we’re watching. Thanks for sharing.
Aww, thanks so much for your sweet comment! We appreciate the love! As I'm sure you've seen, we're happy to say that we continued making videos! 🥰
@@PSAdventures Oh yes, we have watched many videos of yours and we will continue to watch. Thank you so much.
You're awesome! 😎❤️ We hope you like the next one in the Florida Keys!
Guys, just loved your video!!!! What a great vibe you have! Going to know Wekiva tomorrow!!!
Thank you so much Leonardo! That's so awesome! We'd go back to Wekiwa anytime for kayaking, hiking, or even camping. It's a great place. Thanks for watching! 😊
We couldn’t be more opposite yet we are literally the same I love your channel love you guys I found you from your NC Hiking/camping Vlog You guys are awesome 👏
We're glad you found us! ❤️
Absolutely love this adventure! Definitely one of my favorites. So many years in Florida yet I've never been here.
Thank you so much Jennifer! Wekiwa Springs is so beautiful. We've been there a couple times now and would definitely go back!. Every time we find such a gorgeous place it always makes us wonder what else we're missing in Florida. So glad you enjoyed! 💕
Love the videos and will be sure to go when we adventure in Florida. Just started sharing our adventures 😊. Loved seeing your first in person subscribers and can’t wait until it happens to us!!!
Thanks so much for the love! There's a lot of cool places in Florida to visit. Good luck on your new channel and love your name! 😊
Aww…. Just sent y’all a message on your latest video to try this place and Kings Landing lol
Guess you e experienced it.
We also did the bioluminescent kayak your in Cocoa Beach at Merritt Island. It was AMAZING! Actually did the “manatee rodeo”! Haha I was not impressed to be honest. It scared me to pieces haha
Oh well…. They were so active. Tour guide said he’d not seen them do that in over a year. Anyways, much love and Blessings sent always 💯❤️
The bioluminescent paddling sounds amazing, we'll have to give that a try sometime!
We are watching! Keep it up love you guys!!
Thank you so much Sandra! You just brought a smile to our faces. So happy you enjoyed. 😊
I just started watching you guys and somehow came across this older video. This video is a really cool adventure. I found it funny of the statement in this video of you guys are "van envy". I'm definitely watching so keep up the great content!
I know! Isn't that so crazy?? Great catch! We remember walking through the parking lot thinking how cool it would be to have a van and be able to visit places with a tiny home on wheels. It's so cool to look back on that now. Wow! We're so happy you're enjoying our videos! 😊
Your videos are very entertaining. Love the content and quality. You guys are such a positive and fun loving couple. Love your channel.
Thank you so much for the love Damaris! 💓 We're so happy you love our videos! Even when things get stressful we still try to make the best of every situation. There's a lot to be happy about in life!
Just found ur channel n so glad I did! Going to Florida for the first time ever in a few weeks n this is my first stop! 🤩 thanks guys 😊
Wow! That's awesome! We hope you enjoy your trip and get to check out a lot of the springs. They're all so cool. Safe travels! 😊
@@PSAdventures 😊 thanks totally looking forward to it, looks so awesome 😎
We were just here last week for paddle boarding, so fun!!!!
That's so awesome! We'd love to come back to Wekiwa again to either go paddle boarding or kayaking. It's such a cool area to be outdoors! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Try paddling from Rock Springs (rentals available there) to Wekiwa Island where the outfitter shuttles you back. The first time I did it...not one gator. The 2nd time...holy crap!!! There were so many! Pretty much they were just sunning themselves on logs, and couldn't have cared less about me or my sister. That ramen looked pretty good😋.
Oh wow! We didn't realize they have a shuttle there at Wekiwa Island. What a great idea. So maybe have a few drinks and then have a little luxury being driven? We had only seen one alligator so we didn't realize there could be that many. Whoah. We'll have to go back and try that. Thanks for the tip! We love our ramen. 😆😋
Love you guys!🥰. Where did u get your chairs? I would love to go spring hopping! GllCHRIST BLUE SPRINGs is kool too💚
Thank you so much for the love Lisa!! ❤️❤️❤️ We actually bought those chairs so long ago that the company might have been sold to another one. Here's some on Amazon that are similar: amzn.to/3KmUl4j It was called Alite Monarch Chair when we bought it maybe 10 years ago.
Hi guys. You are doing a great job. Loved your video.
We used to live in Orlando and the springs were one of our favorite hangouts. Hi from Jupiter, South Florida. Also great place for canoeing on the loxahatchee river.
Thanks so much for the love! ❤️ Orlando has some pretty awesome springs to visit. We'll also have to check out the Loxahatchee River. Thanks for the suggestion!
Hopefully one day I run into y'all. I live a plant based lifestyle and starting my sólo camping adventures😁.
I really enjoy your videos.
Wow! That's so awesome that you're getting out for some solo adventures. We're always with each other so that would be an adventure in itself. You never know about running into each other! We were so shocked having someone call out our name while in our kayak. Lol. So happy you're enjoying the videos and love the curls btw! Happy adventuring. 😊
Love your videos, makes me want to go kayaking.
Thanks so much Craig! We'll keep adventuring and filming for you. Kayaking is so relaxing and you get to enjoy nature up close. 😊
Wowie zowie yowzers!!! Yay, a brand new adventure!!!! I am afraid of alligators - have you guys ever been attacked by any animals - besides bugs - during your many adventures? Was that a black cormorant that you saw while you were kayaking? We have white cormorants here. This was a wonderful surprise this morning!!!!
We haven't necessarily been attacked but we had a HUGE elk in Rocky Mountain National Park try to eat Paul's backpack! He wandered into camp and wasn't afraid of us at all. The bird that was sitting on the log looks similar to a black cormorant but has a straight beak called an anhinga. So glad you enjoyed Freeman! Happy adventuring! 💕
I just found your channel and I love it, thank you
We're so happy you found us Debbie! Thank you so much for the love! ❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely beautiful I like that
So happy you enjoyed our video James! If you get he chance to go, it's a great place to kayak.
That is so awesome 😎
Thanks so much for watching Momma Bear! We're happy you enjoyed watching! ❤️
Awesome video guys !!! We are planning on going there one day !! Thanks ! New sub!
So glad you enjoyed! It's a nice spring to relax with a lot of different things to do. Happy adventuring!
gators dont usually attack unless you get near their nest. They are pretty lazy otherwise.
We agree! Although they are wild, and we try never to forget that. Have you seen this video where we got really close to a huge gator in Gainesville, Florida?? (Here's the link real quick in case you want to check it out: th-cam.com/video/f7uspqLmUHI/w-d-xo.html)
Beautiful area! We canoed there on one of our visits to family in Orlando & unfortunately my sister and I tipped our canoe. It was terrifying! We had seen several gators before that. After we tipped our canoe right side we had to paddle the whole way back. Felt very foolish. Lesson learned- make sure you know how to operate a canoe before you paddle with gators! 🐊
Oh no!! That must have been quite an experience especially with you guys seeing gators right before. Whoah. 😮 I'm sure they normally don't bother you but still scary. You have a great story now though! Did you ever go canoeing again after that?
Great video!
Thanks so much JT! Glad you enjoyed! 😊
Hello love it
We're so happy you're enjoying our videos Auerlio! 😁
Awesome video
Thanks so much Chuck! Glad you enjoyed! 😁
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Thanks so much Murat! 😁
I saw that the check out time for camping is at 1pm but can I like check out and pick up everything at that time and then keep enjoying the park or I'll have to leave when I check out?
Hi! Thanks for the question! As long as you pack up and leave your campsite, you can stay and enjoy the park until close. We love to do that too!
We just found these chips called Off the eaten path at Publix. Fooducate gave them an A- , so kind of healthier lol.
Next time we're in Publix we'll have to try them! It's always a struggle in the chip isle and most of the time the chips win! 😂 Thanks for the suggestion!
These are made from chickpeas, rice, and peas. Really good!
What publix sub do you guys get ? What are the toppings maybe I can try it!
We always get the veggie sub and load it up with all the veggies along with spicy mustard, oregano, salt and pepper etc. You can also get Tofurkey slices in the produce section and put those on if you really "needed" a meaty texture. Most of the time though we just get loaded veggie subs. Way better than Subway!
sounds delicious!!!!@@PSAdventures
Great video thanks for the content. Don’t worry about the comments left by toxic people picking apart your content. Just haters wishing they were out enjoying life as you do.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Need we say more? 😄 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It's comments like yours that we appreciate so much and look forward to!
I love to eat so much!!! But my metabolism isnt has fast as you guys!! I was thinking of going Vegan maybe that would help! .. I love publix by the way!!
That's one of the reasons we love being vegan is because we can eat SO MUCH. Haha! It's definitely a plus. If you haven't seen it watch "The Game Changers" on Netflix. It's pretty amazing!
Was there any meat in the sub ?? LOL!!
Great catch! No, actually. We have been mostly plant-based for nearly 20 years now so we pack our subs and meals with lots of veggies, beans and grains. 😊
Do you guys live in Orlando.?
Orlando is not too far for us. We live in the Daytona Beach area in Central Florida. 🙂 How about you?
WekiWa is STUPID busy and way to popular now! The gators 🐊 are everywhere…. Everywhere!!! Please keep music low and be respectful of other people!
It was pretty busy when we went also! That's one reason we like to get out on the water to get away from the crowds. It's a beautiful place to visit!
It’s PRONOUNCED WAKEEWUH SPRINGS, NOT WAH KI VAH. ONE IS THE WHITE DEVELOPERS PRONUNCIATION, ONE IS THE REAL NATIVE AMERICAN NAME…..YOU CANT SAY YOU LOVE OLD FLORIDA AND PRONOUNCE IT WAKIVA….
😆 Old habits are hard to break. We've been pronouncing it Wekiva since we were kids and keep trying to work in the W! That's definitely the actual pronunciation though! Thanks for the correction!
That two story building at the bar burnt down recently, rumor in town is that was insurance scam, not sure though
Oh wow! That's really sad. We hear about stories like that and always wonder if it's for the insurance instead of and actual accident. That's interesting! 😮