PEACE RIVER CHARTERS
Come enjoy a real Florida ride with a swamp buggy or airboat!
Canoe Outpost on the Peace River, Arcadia Florida
Come paddle with Canoe Outpost-Peace River and enjoy a quiet, peaceful float along Florida's most popular State Paddle Trail. The beautiful Peace River offers wildlife viewing, fishing, swimming, hiking trails, wilderness camping, fossil hunting, and of course, canoeing and kayaking.
View towering cypress trees with moss beards and soaring birds, hear the rippling water, and the meaning of the true Florida becomes apparent. Be transported back to the days of the Spanish explorers, Indians and first settlers as you explore this piece of Florida from days past.
For the novice or experienced paddler, the Peace offers something for all. Wilderness half-day, full-day, and overnight camping trips from two to eight days. Located in Arcadia, Florida, close to the center of the state, Canoe Outpost-Peace River is centrally located in the state. Located 2 miles west of Arcadia, Canoe Outpost is just a short drive from Orlando, Tampa, the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, Naples, Sarasota, Bradenton, Fort Myers, and Sanibel. Come find a little peace and become a Peace Paddler!
Driving Around Arcadia, Florida
Arcadia Municipal Airport hosts an annual Aviation Day event in the month of March. Currently the event consists of a static display of aircraft, biplane rides, helicopter rides, and a skydiving demonstration, but bigger plans are in the works.
Arcadia is located on the Peace River, the major tributary of the Charlotte Harbor estuary. The river offers fine canoeing, shark tooth hunting and natural habitats. Tours, recreational accessories and accommodations are readily available.
Arcadia hosts DeSoto County's annual fair usually in the month of January. While traditional aspects of a fair or carnival are provided, the event also presents livestock shows consisting of swine and cattle, which are presented by the local FFA and 4-H.
Arcadia is also the home of three rodeos. These events, which are managed by the local rodeo association, occur during the month of March, the Fourth of July holiday, and in the fall. From the profits of these events many local charities, college scholarships and causes receive funding.
Arcadia is one of the largest groupings of antique dealers in the state, all located conveniently in the downtown area. The local dealers' association sponsors a 4th Saturday Antique Fair each month from 8 am to 3 pm, bringing an additional 60 to 120 independent dealers in for the event.
Peace River Airboat Tours
Check us out on Road Trippin CBS12 , it will air on July 12th Peace River Charters Airboat Tours and other local businesses in Arcadia Florida will be on the segment! Thank you CBS12 and Discover Desoto
Peace River Campground
Peace River Campground in Arcadia, FL. Our trip around on a golf cart.
Big Gator on Peace River
Large gator as big as my 16' boat
Peace River flood
Don't go to peace River thousand trail if it going to rain
Air Boat Ride on the Peace River // Nav-A-Gator Grill
Tours depart from the Nav-A-Gator and take you on a casual and informative ride, designed to give you that personal touch. While cruising along the beautiful Peace River, you will learn about the rivers rich history and experience the abundant beauty of its marine, wildlife and plant life along the way. Tours are approximately 1 1/2 hours of casual and informative fun!
Music by O'Captain -
Peace River Airboat Ride Dec 2015
Oak Park Inn, Arcadia FL Road Trip
Welcome to Oak Park Inn
The Oak Park Inn is located in the heart of Florida Cattle and Citrus Country. One of the oldest towns in Florida, Arcadia was incorporated in 1888. Only 25 miles from Gulf Coast Beaches, an hours drive from great shopping in Sarasota, Naples, and Ft. Myers. Where you can tour the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. If Theme Parks are your interest, we are only a one and 1/2 hour drive to Sea World and Disney World.
Arcadia is a Florida Main Street City and on the National Registry of Historic places. Enjoy the oldest Rodeo in Florida, with many events throughout the year. Canoe or hunt for Fossils on the Peace River. If Antiquing is your pleasure, you will find it here with many fine Antique and specialty stores to choose from.
Beautifully restored, and remodeled, our twelve room (1 suite) Bed and Breakfast Inn, resides in a building built in the late 1800s. In 1905 the whole town of Arcadia burned to the ground, with only 3 buildings surviving the fire. Our Inn being one of the three.
Come to the Oak Park Inn, and make it your home away from home, as you explore this part of Florida.
Peace River Wildlife Center, Punta Gorda, Florida
Peace River Wildlife Center, located in Punta Gorda, Florida, is a wonderful non-profit wildlife center dedicated to the care, preservation and protection of Charlotte County's native wildlife. #CHGIFlorida
Brownville Park Arcadia Florida Fossil Hunting
Fossil hunting at Brownville Arcadia in Florida. Found a few small shark teeth. There are a lot of turtle shell and mammal teeth fragments found here. People strive to find Megalodon shark teeth which i have yet to find. These sharks once lived over 15 million years ago.
Adventure and Wildlife - Episode 3: Peace River Wildlife Center - Shark Brothers Multimedia
An original series - Adventure and Wildlife Hosted and Produced by the Shark Brothers in association with the Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach Visitor and Convention Bureau. This Conservation Spotlight Segment features the Peace River Wildlife Center in Punta Gorda. This non-profit facility is dedicated to the rescue, care, protection, and preservation of the area's injured and orphaned native wildlife. They are also active in educational outreach within the surrounding communities.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Series producers and hosts, Sean Paxton & Brooks Paxton aka the Shark Brothers say, This series provides a meaningful collaborative opportunity to share with people around the world why The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, its natural environments, outdoor recreational opportunities, its people, communities, and quality of life are so unique. Our family moved to this area from Pennsylvania four decades ago. Since then, we’ve been to many parts of the planet, but this is the place we always come back to and are proud to call home.
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ABOUT THE SERIES HOSTS AND PRODUCERS
Sean Paxton and Brooks Paxton are the founders of Shark Brothers Multimedia. In their roles as presenters and producers, they specialize in the award-winning capture and delivery of content for series, documentaries, destination, and tourism promotion, innovative live streaming events, education and cause marketing. Their production expertise covers a full range of content needs for script and narration-writing, ground-to-air cinematography, logistical support, custom music scoring, edits and distribution.
CONNECT WITH THE SHARK BROTHERS
Sean&Brooks@SharkBrothersMultimedia.com
ABOUT THE VCB
Annually, the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau conducts marketing, sales and promotional campaigns to increase awareness of and visitation to Charlotte County. In addition to generating economic contributions, the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is also focused on developing soft adventure or ecotourism, a low-impact industry enabling the county to preserve the invaluable natural resources that contribute to its ecological health, distinguish the area and draw visitors. Learn more about Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach by visiting PureFlorida.com.
ABOUT PUNTA GORDA / ENGLEWOOD BEACH
Located halfway between Tampa and Naples on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast, Punta Gorda /Englewood Beach is a charming collection of nine coastal communities surrounding the state’s second largest harbor. Florida’s premier year-round eco-tourism destination, the area offers a pristine unspoiled beauty. In 2014, Port Charlotte was named the top “U.S. Best Value Destination” by Trivago (the world’s largest online hotel search site), and the Charlotte Sports Park, spring training home of the Tampa Bay Rays, was voted “Best Spring Training Facility” by readers of USA TODAY. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach has been named one of SAIL magazine’s “10 Greatest Places to Sail in the United States,” ranked by Golf Digest as “Third Best Place to Live and Play Golf in America,” and rated by MONEY magazine as one of the “Best Places to Live in the South.” Englewood was named second of the Top Ten emerging travel destinations in the U.S. by TripAdvisor.com. The area is served by five airports: The Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) with private and charter air service, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), Southwest Florida International Airport, Ft. Myers, (RSW), St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). For more information on visiting Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach visit or call1-800-652-6090.
Harlem Shake' Peace River Edition
The Kniola's and friends enjoy the Harlem Shake at Peace River Campground.
Tree jumping - peace river
Lake Placid Penitentiary: This Place Is A Prison
1 sandbar, 2 houses, 3 boats, 4 different water sports, 30+ friends, and unlimited FUN!!!
Pockets of Arcadia, FL flood after Hurricane Irma - live shot
After Irma pounded Florida, flooding became an issue in the Sarasota region, particularly further inland. Video courtesy WWSB-TV.
Airboat Ride
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snook catch on peace river
Finz Finds at the Open Road Bar and Grill ABATE'S PEACE RIVER CHAPTER PRE-BIKETOBERFEST BASH
Finz Finds at the Open Road Bar and Grill ABATE'S PEACE RIVER CHAPTER PRE-BIKETOBERFEST BASH
Get your scenic ride at
Open Road Bar and Grill
4313 NW Hwy 70
Arcadia, FL 34266