Where to paddle

• Rookery Bay and Isles of Capri: calm mangrove creeks with birds, dolphins and manatees.
• Wiggins Pass, North Naples: clear kayak tours and sunset glow tours.
• Everglades City and Chokoloskee: mangrove tunnels and the Ten Thousand Islands, including multi-day trips with camping on the islands.

Mornings are calmest. Guided tours handle the gear and the route, and rentals suit paddlers who want to set their own pace.