WEEKI WACHEE STATE PARK | (Complete Guide to Paddling from Roger's Park)

Join us as we attempt to paddle 12 miles on the crystal clear waters of the Weeki Wachee River. Unlike our prior (failed) attempt at completing this paddle, this time we came prepared with long sleeves, extra bug spray, and a pair of brand new inflatable paddleboards.
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Timeline:
00:00 - #1 Our Quest for Redemption
00:44 - #2 The Adventure Begins
04:14 - #3 Our New Paddleboards
07:17 - #4 Arriving At the State Park
19:07 - #5 Where to Eat Your Paddle
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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park: weekiwachee.com
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[@HamBones13]

We found out about Weeki Wachee a few years ago. We’ve been five times, stay at the same Airbnb which is on a canal that connects to the river. It comes with kayaks so we get to circumnavigate the park hours, and don’t have to pay for parking or boat rentals. It cost a little more than a hotel, but worth it for us a family of five. Great video!

[@Explorcation]

Your Airbnb situation sounds awesome. Every time we visit we talk about how fun it would be to stay on the water. Sounds like your host has a great location. Thanks so much for watching!

[@djSmokeShow]

You guys are putting a massive amount of effort into this channel and it shows!!! Really enjoyed this video and just subscribed. Wishing you the best in everything you do.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for noticing. It's thoughtful and encouraging comments like these that give us the energy to keep it going. Thank you so much for subscribing and supporting our channel. We really do appreciate it!

[@amandathemystic1828]

This place looks amazing! I prefer inflatable paddle boards over kayak any day 👍 so much easier to maneuver. I use mine as a kayak with a double paddle.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Amanda. We've been so impressed with our inflatable boards and are surprised with how much we love them! We've thought about buying kayak paddles for those days where we want to move faster and don't feel like standing up. Glad to hear that it's been working well for you!

[@familyk9training529]

Exploded😮

[@Explorcation]

At least it didn't happen while one of us as on it 😂

[@Scrambler85]

Epic paddle 👍👍👍

[@Explorcation]

It was a god one!

[@Jayjay610_]

16:47 that is @RiverDaddys lily pad. So cool haha

[@Explorcation]

Awesome. Looks like a very cool place!

[@gladysgriffin7347]

What an adventure ! Thanks for sharing.

[@Explorcation]

It really was! Thanks for watching!

[@ginanicole5664]

The ‘Pet me’ dog on Paddle board in your video, is here today! 😊

[@Explorcation]

Awww 🐶 there were so many dogs on the river when we were there. We should have gotten more of them in video 😁

[@carolyn_s]

What a workout! That was a great trip with beautiful scenery.

[@Explorcation]

It really was a heck of a workout, but we sure did enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

[@jenikaybell142]

Love this river! I’ve paddled from Roger’s Park and back many times. One of my favorite places!

[@Explorcation]

You and us both! It's such a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

[@rhondalyn100]

Another wonderful video, guys! Excellent visuals, editing and soundtrack. Thanks so much! 😃

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much, Rhonda. We love making these types of videos and hope to many more adventurous things going forward.

[@floridacycling4842]

Spring Hill resident here...I won't mention the name either but yeah, that hotel directly across from the Water Park is pretty well known in the area for being sketchy at best.

[@Explorcation]

Yep... the 3.5 star rating was about 3.4 stars higher than it should have been 😂

[@genehinders9639]

That water is soooo clear!

[@Explorcation]

It really is, especially once you start getting close to the head spring.

[@ginanicole5664]

Lol! This just showed up and I’m kayaking on Weeki Wachee! Love this place! 🤍 Gonna watch this real quick to get any tips for the day!

[@Explorcation]

That is awesome, we hope you have a great paddle 😁

[@Victory1981]

Good stuff! Glad you’ll had a better time this time around.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks! Yes this time did go significantly better than the last one.

[@lisapolanski9379]

Wow! Thanks for all the information. This would be so fun.

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure, Lisa! We hope you are able to give paddleboarding a try sometime soon. It really is a fun way to explore, especially on Florida's beautiful spring fed rivers!

[@lisapolanski9379]

I really appreciate all this helpful information. I'll have to practice paddle boarding where I live and consider doing this trip. It's such an unusual and special vacation idea. I just visited Crystal River (the day after the hurricane) and drove south past these springs and I definitely want to go back there for a few days. Florida is beautiful in October.

[@Explorcation]

We're glad you found the info in the video helpful! So many people only think of beaches when they think of Florida, but these spring fed rivers have so much to offer! We hope you are able to get back to the area soon!

[@alangoacher727]

Thank you guys for your videos! We went to weeki wachee on our trip last week and kayak down it! We also went to other hidden gems we seen on your videos

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for sharing, Alan. Next time are just going to paddle downstream too so we can really just take our time to enjoy it!

[@alangoacher727]

@@Explorcation have you guys ever looked at jump florida? I did that also down there it was alot of fun skydiving. I uploaded the video on my channel

[@toddjones1403]

We’re renting a house in FL next year for a month……..apparently during yellow fly season. Dang!

[@Explorcation]

I think they are only bad in shaded areas around rivers/creeks. So if you can avoid those, you should be ok!

[@genehinders9639]

Manatee.....Cool!!!

[@Explorcation]

Yeah, it was just a little guy. They are so easy to spot on this river because the water is so clear.

[@ScullyPopASMR]

This is one great episode!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks, Scully!

[@richardvonhagn5019]

Great trip

[@Explorcation]

Thanks. Challenging but very fun!

[@billyc3757]

Great video. Beautiful waterway. Headed to Destin for three weeks otherwise I would like to try that float but 12 miles might get the best of my wife and I. :-)

[@Explorcation]

Yeah 12 miles definitely tested our limits, but you can always just start at the headspring. We hope you have a great time in Destin!

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, can I ask you about that orange bag, that is a dry bag? Thanks 👍🤗

[@Explorcation]

Thank you for always watching and taking the to comment! And yes, the orange bag is a dry bad...it's almost a necessity when your out on the water with a bunch of electronics!

[@BobCarlson]

I took my daughter on several kayak trips in Milton Fl near pensacola on the Cold Water Creek and the Blackwater Creek. Both 11 miles long and no way to paddle upstream. Not super deep, clear water, but a lot of dead head logs to dodge and a pretty swift current depending on how recent it rained. Check out Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center. We stayed in a cabin and did the zip line course in addition to cold water creek. But now I really want to check out the paddle board experience.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for sharing, Bob. We definitely plan on bringing our boards with us and do some paddling when we finally do get up to the panhandle. The Milton paddle sounds fun. We've never actually paddled on a river with a fast current, but we definitely want to give it a try!

[@summerlinpublic5673]

Good work out! How do the arms feel this morning?

[@Explorcation]

It definitely was. Surprisingly arms felt pretty good the next day!

[@julesbug18]

Loved this adventure, but 7-1/2 hours is a long time, what do you do when you have to go the bathroom?

[@Explorcation]

We're glad you enjoyed the adventure! LOL yes it's a long time. We purposely don't drink too much along the way (only what's needed). Plus you are sweating a lot which usually makes you have to go less.

[@julesbug18]

Thanks for the info. I really enjoy your videos.@@Explorcation

[@Explorcation]

@@julesbug18 thank you, we really appreciate you watching!

[@genehinders9639]

That had to be brutal on your back...my hat is off to you. I hope you had some meds afterwards.

[@Explorcation]

Yeah, Jamie was definitely feeling it by the end of the trip, but thankfully, she felt pretty good the next day already!

[@genehinders9639]

@@Explorcation good to hear, that sciatica pain can be brutal and sometimes last for quite some time!

[@memorycamp4990]

Can you swim in the river ?

[@Explorcation]

Outside of the state park, you are permitted to swim in the river. Within the state park, only within the roped off swimming area near the head spring. Thanks for watching!