The Paddling Center

06/21/2024

Our Resurrection Fern is happy again.
Did you know these plants can last 100 years without water and then still revive after a single exposure.

06/09/2024

Irs a beautiful day to enjoy Shingle Creek

06/05/2024

Rare Job Opportunity here at The Paddling Center. Now hiring for beach attendant. Part-time. Saturday's and Sunday's a must. Kayaking experience preferred but not necessary. Apply on site.

05/24/2024

We keep telling yall they’re out there, this is for the non believers. Let’s make a splash this Memorial Day weekend with some otterly awesome adventures!

05/11/2024

Hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend so far, the water at shingle creek has been so clear these last few days we got a great look at George!

Can we all just take a second to appreciate this big ol’ boy? Come paddle and you guys might get a chance to see the king himself.

05/05/2024

X marks the spot. Beware beautiful Cypress Forest ahead.

04/27/2024

🦉WHOO’s ready for a good weekend? 🦉

Come to the paddling center and enjoy some wonderful weather on Shingle Creek! ☀️

04/24/2024

Thank you to City of Kissimmee Government and Publix for coming out today for a belated Earth Day clean up.

04/08/2024

She sees you even if you don't see her!
That's our Edith!

04/06/2024

It's a Picture Perfect Day!

03/12/2024

Long day on the creek! 3 group tours back to back to back. We're still standing and ready to do it again!
We love Spring Break!!!

03/07/2024

We've been hearing these guys all day. This Limpkin was kind enough to stop by for a visit.

03/06/2024

Another successful Corporate Tour thanks to our good friends at Access Destination Management Services!!

02/18/2024

Needless to say. We won't be open today due to this yicky weather

02/05/2024

Another rainy day forecast. Not a good day for kayaking. Don't worry- it's Florida. The rest of the week looking good!

01/16/2024

Brrrrr. The forecast is looking a bit foo chilly for kayaking. We will be closed tomorrow, 01/17/2024.
We will reopen Thursday morning.

01/07/2024

We do like when our guests share their experience with their following. We LOVE when they take it to the next level!
Now we know why you guys wanted our brightest PFDs.

Are you ready to escape the Orlando crowds and immerse yourself in a hidden gem of Central Florida? Today, we're trading theme parks for tranquil waters as w...

01/05/2024

Mama and baby out enjoying this beautiful day.

12/24/2023

On the twelve day of Swampmas, here on Shingle Creek; Our staff wants to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas

12/23/2023

On the eleventh day of Swampmas, here on Shingle Creek: 2 mottled ducks wading in unity

12/22/2023

On the tenth day of Swampmas, here on Shingle Creek, we saw an anhinga a-sunning

12/21/2023

On the ninth day of Swampmas, here on Shingle Creek: a limpkin hunting for mollusks amongst the knees

12/20/2023

on the eighth day of Swampmas, here on Shingle Creek: a white tailed deer forging through the shrubbery

12/19/2023

On the seventh day of Swampmas, here on Shingle Creek, tour guide Josh went paddling through the cypress trees

12/18/2023

On the sixth day of Swampmas, here on Shingle Creek: An Osprey looking right at me!

12/17/2023

On the fifth day of Swampmas, here on Shingle Creek: 5 turtles sunbathing

12/16/2023

On the fourth day of Swampmas, here on Shingle creek: A Great White Heron wading effortlessly