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Sun setting over calm water in the Indian River Lagoon and Canaveral National Seashore .
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Exploring Florida & Canaveral National Seashore with Pedal Kayaks

Pedal kayaks are powered by a pedal system instead of paddles and this means that you use your legs to power the kayak. Pedaling the kayak is more efficient and frees up your arms to do other fun activities like fishing, drinking coffee, or taking pictures. You can choose to paddle instead too. Our favorite place for pedal kayaking is Canaveral National Seashore and the Indian River Lagoon.

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Great blue heron standing on black mangroves at sunset in Canaveral National Seashore.
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Mangroves in Canaveral National Seashore

Mangroves are a group of salt-tolerant trees that grow in coastal tidal mudflats and salt marshes in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. These trees have adapted to the harsh conditions of these environments and play an important role in the coastal ecosystem. Mangroves provide habitat and food for many species of wildlife, help protect against coastal erosion, and serve as nursery grounds for many fish and shellfish species.

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Great blue heron perched in tree on Florida birding and kayak tour. Viking EcoTours typically sees these shorebirds along the shoreline near maritime hammocks and mangrove islands during kayaking tours.
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Shorebirds

What are Shorebirds? Shorebirds in Florida There are many species of shorebirds that can be found in Florida, including herons, plovers, and egrets. Some of the more common species found in Florida include the great blue heron, willet, American white ibis, snowy egret, and least sandpiper. Shorebirds are typically found along shorelines and wetlands, where

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Amazing sunsets during guided kayak tour along Canaveral National Seashore. These guided kayak tours travel through Canaveral National Seashore and launch from Edgewater or New Smyrna Beach.
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New Smyrna Beach Kayaking

Viking EcoTours uses pedal kayaks so exploring Canaveral National Seashore is accessible, easy, and fun for everyone. These guided kayak tours in Canaveral National Seashore launch from the Apollo Beach Visitor Center in New Smyrna Beach.

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