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PHOTOS: BOGGY CREEK AIRBOAT ADVENTURES
BOGGY CREEK
AIRBOAT ADVENTURES A Trio of Wetland Wonders
BY MADELAINE LAFRAMBOISE
At the headwaters to the Florida
row seat to this Mother Nature show, which
observe Native American traditions at a Everglades a group of outdoor
cruises past swampy areas into the natural
uniquely recreated Native American village. adventurers are queuing for a
wetlands of Kissimmee. Feel the humid
Watch the Big Mountain Family, who are thrilling ride into the “real Florida.”
summer breeze as the high-speed custom-
descendants from the Jororo Tribe, show a For 28 years, Boggy Creek Airboat Adven-
made boat skims the water’s surface,
forgotten way of life through traditional tures, a locally owned and operated, guided
oftentimes feeling like you’re floating atop
practices once used by their ancestors living airboat tour company has been taking fami-
the headwaters.
on the Kissimmee River hundreds of years lies, couples and anyone interested in seeking
Back on land, there’s the baby gator
ago. Catch a glimpse of ancient gator- true tucked-away Floridian places on an eye-
exhibit, home to a bunch of wild swamp
hunting techniques and learn the use of opening experience through the Everglades
residents ready for viewing.
early weapons as you step inside this piece headwaters located just south of Orlando.
of living history.
At the southernmost point of Lake
LOCAL WILDLIFE
Tohopekaliga, locally known as “Lake Toho,”
Around these wetlands, go for the you can find a crew of knowledgeable and
unscripted wildlife views. Surrounded by experienced Boggy Creek Airboat Adven-
shallow grass flats and natural bullrush, tures staff leading adventure lovers through
don’t be surprised by the many animals that
Get ready for fun and adventure in the wild wetlands of the headwaters to the famous Florida Everglades! DS
the Central Florida Everglades in a new way
call this natural habitat home. Watch bald that seems far away from the nearby amuse-
eagles perch high on treetops. Scan the ment parks.
murky swamp water for other surprises
Three reasons why you need to explore
too—it could be Florida’s famous trophy this off-the-beaten-path gem:
bass, turtles, otters, and then there are those wild gators!
WET ’N’ WILD
A fleet of U.S. Coast Guard-approved air-
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE
boats offers you the chance to get a front-
Indigenous culture is celebrated as visitors
TRAVEL PLANNER
For more information about Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures visit bcairboats.com
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