Ready to try something new this year? New adventures await in Lake County, Florida where you can venture offroad, into the water or up in the sky! The options are extensive no matter your level of thrill.
Get Dirty
Take a detour from the highways for some offroad action! At Revolution Adventures in Clermont, you can ride through the trails on an ATV. Ever heard of a “mucky duck?” Take control of this amphibious vehicle and shock your passengers when you drive from the shoreline right into the lake! They also offer non-motorized adventures including fishing, clay shooting, and archery tag. The family-friendly, yet competitive game of archery tag uses foam tipped, lightweight arrows.
If one horsepower is more your speed, go horseback riding in Lake Louisa State Park. Animal lovers will enjoy a unique, guided trail ride. Explore the forests of Florida while learning about the park’s historical significance. For an elevated experience, reserve the Sunset Trail Ride for some champagne and charcuterie. Stay in a glamping tent to have more time for another activity, whether it be biking, Segway tours, or an eco-hike!
Get in the Water
Get in the water and ride around one of our thousand lakes on a two-person catboat. There’s no boating experience needed to captain your own powered catamaran on a guided tour of our waterways. Lake County has not one, but two ways to try it for yourself! With CatBoat Adventure Tours in Mount Dora, you can cruise through the beautiful Dora Canal to spot reptiles and native birds. Catboat Clermont gives you access to the Clermont Chain of Lakes to explore the native ecosystem!
Another way to get out on the water and immerse yourself in nature is in a kayak or paddleboard. Glide across the water without a motor and try listening to all the sounds of nature. Imagine the splash of a turtle diving off a log and the call of wading birds like the Great Blue Heron or the White Ibis. Check out Adventure Outdoor Paddle in Tavares for tours and rental options. Another amazing place to kayak or canoe is Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest. The springs recreation area is a perfect spot to have a picnic and go swimming or snorkeling in the cool, clear water.
Take Flight
Defy gravity as you soar into the sky on a thrilling ride! In the city of Tavares, known as America’s Seaplane City, you can take a flightseeing tour over the beautiful central Florida landscape with Jones Brothers Air and Seaplane Adventures! Experience the “Splash and Dash” where the seaplane touches down on Lake Dora, then takes off again. You could even take a sunset flight for breathtaking views of golden hour in the sky!
For adrenaline-pumping aerial views and the feeling of the wind in your face, visit Paradise Airsports in Groveland. Their hang-gliding flights may be as close as you can get to flying like a bird! The introductory tandem flights are with an experienced certified instructor, and you can choose one of three options based on altitude: The Smoothie (2,500 ft.), The Screamer (3,500 ft.), or for the truly daring, The Mile High Club (5,280 ft.). Definitely add on the in-flight video package so you can watch back your adventure in the clouds!