Outdoor Pastimes
This page lists kids places to enjoy popular outdoor pastimes such as fishing, rowing/boating, camping and hiking in the Gainesville area.
Listings
The Adventure Club of Gainesville
ACG is a community of professionals in Gainesville, Florida, who are constantly looking for new and exciting social activities and things to do. Our events are coordinated by an experienced team of event leaders, and are designed to accommodate a wide range of interests. Since 2001 we have posted over 2,900 events - enough to keep anyone's calendar full. Whether you're looking to plan a weekend getaway months in advance, or just feel like doing something fun with friends tomorrow night, we've got you covered. If you live in or around Gainesville, Florida, we have dozens of social activities, group events, and things to do!
www.adventureclub.info
7817 SW 95th Lane, Gainesville, Florida 32608 / (352) 215-7050 or (352) 262-1162
www.adventureclub.info
Adventure Outpost
Based in the heart of North Florida's famous "Spring Country," the. Adventure Outpost outfits and guides kayak and canoe tours on over 40 waterways throughout the region. We also offer sales and rentals of canoes, kayaks and camping equipment, books, maps and more.
Riverguide200@yahoo.com
www.adventureoutpost.net
815 Northwest Santa Fe Boulevard, High Springs, FL 32643 / (386) 454-0611
Riverguide200@yahoo.com
www.adventureoutpost.net
Campgrounds
There are lots of opportunities to go camping with kids in the area. Click on the links below for more information.
www.campflorida.com/campgrounds
www.koa.com/where/fl
www.floridaparks.com
www.gocampingamerica.com
www.trails.com/stateactivity.aspx?area=12637
www.wildernet.com
www.campflorida.com/campgrounds
www.koa.com/where/fl
www.floridaparks.com
www.gocampingamerica.com
www.trails.com/stateactivity.aspx?area=12637
www.wildernet.com
Family Fishing Days
One Saturday of every month 8:00AM - 12:00PM / March - November only
All ages
FREE
Fishing for Success hosts monthly events that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun setting at the 6 heavily stocked "catching ponds" on the grounds of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, sunshine bass, and channel catfish up to 10 lbs, and volunteers are on hand to help with baiting hooks and releasing fish. Loaner poles and tackle are provided for those that need it and there is a casting challenge where all participants win a prize.
All ages
FREE
Fishing for Success hosts monthly events that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun setting at the 6 heavily stocked "catching ponds" on the grounds of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, sunshine bass, and channel catfish up to 10 lbs, and volunteers are on hand to help with baiting hooks and releasing fish. Loaner poles and tackle are provided for those that need it and there is a casting challenge where all participants win a prize.
UF Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences fishing ponds: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville FL 32653
http://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/FishSUCCESS/Fishing Areas
There are lots of opportunites to go fishing with kids in the area. Click the links below for more information.
www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/alachua
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/fl/fishing/alachua.htm
www.wildernet.com
www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/alachua
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/fl/fishing/alachua.htm
www.wildernet.com
Hiking Areas
There are lots of opportunities to go hiking with kids in the area. Click on the links below for more information.
www.trails.com
www.americantrails.org
www.floridatrail.org
www.floridahikes.com
www.wildernet.com
www.trails.com
www.americantrails.org
www.floridatrail.org
www.floridahikes.com
www.wildernet.com
O2BKids Ultimate Frisbee
Kids will have TONS OF FUN learning FUNdamental Frisbee skills including the backhand throw, catching, teamwork, rules and scoring. FAST ACTION AND FUN will be emphasized as they learn to play Ultimate Frisbee.
www.O2BKids.com
www.O2BKids.com
Santa Fe Canoe Outpost
This guide company offers a wide variety of paddling excursions on the Santa Fe, Ichetucknee, and Suwannee Rivers with day and overnight trips available.
gocanoeing@santeferiver.com
www.santeferiver.com
2025 NW Santa Fe Boulevard, High Springs, Florida 32643 / (386) 454-2050
gocanoeing@santeferiver.com
www.santeferiver.com





