A Little Piece of Peace River

Every year in March, we decide to turn in the large cruise ships for a much smaller vessel. More precise, a canoe. An annual ritual of canoeing the Peace River in Arcadia, Florida has been a constant for me and around 20+ other friends and family as we make way to the great outdoors for a two day overnight canoe trip.



The River is one of the most scenic, remote rivers in Florida, hence the name Peace, and the scenery lives up to it's name. This past March, we experienced perfect weather and, albeit a low river, it was mostly navigable.



Camping on the river overnight halfway down the complete 23 mile stretch that we usually do, the usual abundance of food and beverage was in high gear as we ate and drank late into the night.


The next day brought the same weather and jovality as we paddled the rest of the way back to our vehicles. The spring is the best time to go, but also the busiest so reservations are important. To find out more contact Becky or Katie at www.canoeoutpost.com and tell them Vince told you about them.

Finally, we find ourselves back at the river a couple of weeks later when Spring Break is in session and we bring the kids along to swim and search for fossils and sharks teeth. This is a big thing for the river and is loaded because it use to be an ancient lagoon/seabed. We always find alot and occasionally some rather large teeth also, which we make necklaces out of.

This area is one of the great vacation spots in Florida and as popular as it is, it still feels like you are in a remote location and will draw you back again and again. Contact www.peacerivercampground.com for more camping info.

Vince