Join in this one-of-a-kind eco event that showcases the beauty of Southwest Florida's environment. The festival runs for nine days and moves across Southwest Florida's waterfront communities, such as Sanibel and Fort Myers, along the Great Calusa Blueway paddling trail. Events include paddle races, kayak fishing tournaments, photography and birding seminars, waterway cleanups and cultural tours.
To view the more than 50 scheduled events--many of which are FREE-- visit www.CalusaBluewayPaddlingFestival.com. For more information and to request free maps of the 190-mile, marked trail visit www.GreatCalusaBlueway.com
Location: County-wide
Directions: Take I-75 to Southwest Florida. A day's drive from Atlanta and a few hours from Orlando, Lee County, Fl is a convenient drive from many southern states. Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers offers easy-access to travellers from farther away.
