A very different way to experience this special island. We'll launch next to Fort Clinch and paddle across Cumberland Sound to the southern tip of Cumberland Island and then into the salt marshes of Beach Creek landing near the Carnegie estate.

Paddle with the current through the marsh along the boundaries of Ft. Clinch State Park. Surround yourself in the spartina and explore the marsh ecosystem up close. Herons, egrets, ibis, wood storks, jumping fish and the occasional dolphin are frequent companions. Finish up on the beaches overlooking

The diversity of life, paired with beautiful scenery, make kayaking this area a must for vacationers and residents alike. Paddle the still mangrove backwaters as osprey soar overhead- perhaps carrying a freshly caught mullet.

Yes this is a real photo captured on one of our tours by the husband of the young lady. No photoshop touch up involved. This is obviously a curious manatee with a very happy paddler.

On a private manatee encounter we take time with just you and your party to do what it is that you like best

Intrested in doing some fishing from a kayak but don't know exactly how to get started or where to go? Let A Day Away get you on the water with a guide that fishes the lagoon here every week. Our guides know kayaks and know fish.

This is a great overnight trip for scouts, church groups, or family and friends. The Little Econ is a beautiful paddle and camping is in the State Forest right along the river. Incredibly this trip is also right in the heart of Central Florida minutes from UCF and many of Orlandos finest attractions.

A beautiful hard wood creek in Yulee, Florida located thirty minutes from the shop. Paddle
at your own pace through this canopied and protected waterway surrounded by towering maple and cypress trees.

See if you can paddle far enough to reach "the Cypress Tree," soaring over 150 feet into