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With clear waters and one of the largest concentrations of fresh water springs in the world, the Santa Fe River is ideal for kayaking excursions. This small-group excursion from Rum Island County Park makes kayaking as easy and fun as possible, offering life jackets, safety whistles, dry bags, and fun 100 percent see-through kayaks so that you can look down into the water as you paddle to five different freshwater springs.

Experience the legendary waters of Ginnie Springs in a completely different way, by clear kayak and away from the crowds. This guided tour launches from Rum Island County Park on the scenic Santa Fe River, giving you direct access to the spring system without the busy park atmosphere. Paddle in fully transparent kayaks for unmatched views straight down into crystal-clear water, where every bend reveals vibrant blue springs, fish, and submerged limestone. Your guide brings the experience to life with local knowledge, history, and wildlife insight while leading you to iconic locations like Devil's Ear and nearby spring runs. This isn’t just a kayak trip, it’s the best way to see Ginnie Springs without the crowds. You’ll capture iconic, postcard-worthy photos in glass-clear water, explore hidden views most visitors never reach, and experience one of Florida’s most famous spring systems in a calm, natural setting from the water.

Catch trophy bass at the Rodman Reservoir on a private fishing trip from Fort Lauderdale. Join your captain on a fishing charter to discover Floridian birds, alligators, and—of course—fish. You can leave your tackle box at home as all gear, including both right and left-handed rods, are conveniently provided. No previous fishing experience is required and your captain happily provides tips for every level.

Are you ready for an adrenaline rush? 'The Hunt' is an absolute sensation in the center of Gainesville, Florida. For those who love strategy and action, this game is the ultimate challenge. Imagine you are immersed in a world of tension and strategy, divided into teams - the ruthless criminals and the smart police officers. The clock is ticking and the hunt begins! It's a battle that requires the teams to hide, chase and run. Every minute of the game is crucial. Are you up for the challenge? Feel the thrill of chasing or dodging! Play 'The Hunt' with your friends, family or colleagues in Gainesville, Florida.

Crazy Dash of Gainesville is a great way to see the city! Use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. Find them in any order you choose and submit a photo for points. You'll also complete challenges for points. See your score on the rankings compared to others who have played across the country when you are finished. All games have a remote host that will chat with you during the game. Crazy Dash is our most easy-going scavenger hunt. Come have some fun in Gainesville today!

The Gainesville scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Gainesville.

Explore Gainesville in a different way with this interactive Operation City Quest scavenger hunt. Download the app to your phone, grab your team, and head out to start the game. You’ll be given a list of items to find, with the opportunity to gain even more points by completing challenges. Compete against other teams around the country and see who can top the leaderboard.

Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!

This tour is exciting and will get you out of your seat and into the beauty of old Florida! Come see fish, birds, reptiles, and crystal-clear springs! World Class beautiful blue springs from Florida's underground aquifers and caves! Learn about the history of this area and its unique habitat!