Activities

Guided kayak nature tours are a great way to learn about kayaking or Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) and the local environment. No experience is needed. All tours start with a short paddle instruction on land, midway through the tour you will take a break on a sandbar for a snack and swim (on most tours) in warm weather. Tours are planned to go with the current so you can work on those paddling skills and really enjoy the scenery. Along the way the naturalists describe the salt marsh eco-system, critters and local history. A 3 hour tour has about 2 hours of kayaking. Which tour we do on each day is determined by the tide that day. Reservations are required. Fee $70 adult, $60 child under 12 yr

We supply the kayak, canoe or SUP*, PFD’s, paddles and map. Depending on the tide and weather we can make suggestions routes, local sites and what to avoid. There are miles of salt water trails to explore and many sandbars or sandy beaches to stop on and swim or picnic. All rentals leave from our location and need to stay here in the State Park. So that means paddling against the current half the time. We have singles and doubles, sit in and sit on top kayaks. Kids under 5 years old can usually fit in front of an adult in a single or in a third jumpseat in the tandems. Our Talbot State Park office is open from 9am-5pm everyday. No reservations are needed for rentals.

Single kayak (or SUP) – $45, Tandem kayak – $60 for half day (up to 4 hr), over 4 hr Single $60, Tandem – $75

Yoga practice blends perfectly with kayaking and paddleboarding (SUP)……balance…..serenity…. inner strength…. relaxation….meditation

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga – SUPY – Imagine a Yoga Mat that is floating across the crystal blue waters, the sounds of birds chirping while relaxing in down-dog and white puffy clouds forming shapes while flowing through the class. SUPY provides you the ability to move your yoga class to the water!  No experience needed. Classes are most Sundays (except in winter) fee $30/person

Kayak Yoga – Experience this multi dimensional eco adventure by merging kayaking and yoga.  Our yogic philosophy for the day will be on the natural connection between the rhythms of nature and our own. This adventure starts with a paddle to a sandy beach where we will enjoy relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class.  Feel free to bring a towel or mat for the yoga class. Which sandbar we stop on depends on the tide that day. Fee $65/person

SUP Intro Class – Find out what Stand Up Paddleboarding is all about. This one hour class will get you comfortable on the SUP board and introduce the basic strokes. You will paddle in a quiet lagoon area, no long distances. Just enough to get you ready for cruising. This class is suggested before you rent SUPs. Fee $30pp

SUP Ecotour – SUP eco tour lasts about 2-3 hours and we suggest prior SUP experience. Tours are guided by our highly trained and knowledgeable staff which will dazzle you with their charming personalities, extensive knowledge of local ecology, and engaging stories of the local history that is so intricately woven into the land and waterscapes we experience. Stopping along the tour on sand bars and beaches to take in the scenery and eat one of our world famous KA cookies.We cover 3-4 miles on this tour. NOTE: paddlers must be over 12 years old. Fee $70pp

Discover a Fantastic Outdoor Adventure on the Timucuan Trail

Looking for an exciting outdoor excursion? Look no further than the Timucuan Trail – a ten-foot-wide paved path that winds through a beautiful maritime forest. The trail offers six miles of scenic routes through Talbot Island State Park, which link up to another six miles on Amelia Island, including the Nassau Sound Bridge. This trail is perfect for hiking and biking, with plenty of side paths that meander through the stunning maritime forest. Make sure to visit the captivating “Boneyard Beach,” a popular spot for photography that you won’t want to miss!

Our bikes are comfy beach cruisers. The terrain is flat, no hills to climb.

Rentals – $8/hr or $24/day no reservations

Bike Ecotour – Naturalist led tour thru Big Talbot Island State Park, on gently rolling nature trails through tree hammocks, pine flats, and ancient dunes systems teeming with Florida’s diverse wild residents. Call to schedule a bike tour. $50pp up to 20 bikers, 2 hours long.

Marsh Music – There’s a certain hush that comes over the marsh in the evening. Perfect for musical entertainment! Bring your lawn chairs and favorite beverage. Most nights there will be a food truck, selling tasty delights

Kids (5-15) – $10

A week long day camp where kids 7-14 years old learn about nature thru hands on activities, kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming. Thru games and free play the kids will increase their confidence in and on the water. They will come home tired and dirty with stories of their adventures…guaranteed!

Campers will leave with a tangible memory of all they have learned and explored. Our groups are small, 12 campers with 2 adult councelors and a Jr Councelor. There are two week long camps for 7-10 year olds and two weeks for 10-14 year olds. Hours are 9am-3pm / Monday- Friday, kids bring their own lunch each day. Fee is $285/wk

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This is a BEGINNERS COURSE designed for the everyday paddler. Great for 1st time kayakers and people that have been kayaking for awhile. We will cover a multitude of kayak information. Everything from loading and unloading your kayak, what gear you should have, to performing a self rescue. Classes are 3-4 hours long depending on group size and how much fun we’re having. Be ready with lunch and snacks and of course bring any gear that you normally use on the water (kayak, paddle, PFD).

Quick Start Your Kayak – This  is a brief introduction to paddling a kayak. Students are presented with basic information on dressing to paddle safety, potential hazards and simple rescues. Various paddle strokes are presented and practiced, allowing students to safely and comfortably maneuver on still water. This class is about 3-4 hours long. Fee is $105pp which includes rental of kayak, PFD/whistle, paddle, bilge pump and dry box + a bottle of water. If you have your own kayak and gear the cost is $85.

Flatwater Kayak Safety and Rescue workshop – will introduce essential flatwater safety practices and rescue techniques that can be performed with a minimum of equipment, in the first few minutes of an emergency. This course will help you understand that prevention is key to a safe trip. Understand how to avoid potential dangers. Develop and practice key self-rescue skills. Learn to focus on fast, simple, low risk rescue techniques and develop the skills to manage minor in-water incidents. We strongly suggest that you bring your own gear that you would normally paddle in and it has proper front and rear flotation i.e. hatch covers or foam inserts. We will be getting wet so be prepared with dry clothes to change into when attending class room scenarios. This class is about 3-4 hours long. Fee is $100 which includes rental of Kayak, PFD/whistle, paddle, bilge pump, and dry box + a bottle of water (and use of tow rope and paddle float). If you have your own gear the cost is $85.