The Friends of Silver River State Park

To Preserve, Protect and Enhance Silver River

Awareness Adventures, Inc.

Capt. Vince Druding, R.N., M.S.
Masters License USCG
University of Florida Master Naturalist
(352)690-7140

Capt. Vince has been cruising the waters of the US for over 50 years, Florida waters for over 20 years and he is a graduate of the UF, Master Naturalist program. He is a licenced USCG Captain, Masters Level, as well as a Registered Nurse for over 43 years. We plan to have a safe, educational and fun experience. We can custom design your cruise, as well as the time, place and date. (MIN: 6- MAX: 10)

CRUISES

  • Nature
  • Luncheon
  • Star Gazing
  • Sunset Dinners
  • Christmas Lights
  • Scalloping
  • Bird Watching
  • Snorkeling
  • Sr. Fishing
  • Wheelchair Accessible

CANOE TRIPS

  • Whitewater Canoe & Rafting
  • Manatee Observations
  • Juniper Springs
  • Alexander Springs
  • Ichetucknee Springs
  • Santa Fe River
  • Rainbow River
  • Okefenokee Swamp
  • Specialty Groups
  • Boat Shuttling

What's Happening: Spring 2009
April 7th Tuesday - Silver River Cleanup; We may wrestle a few alligators, cut a few trees, pick up any trash, and have a FUN day on the river. Meet 9 AM at boat ramp, bring lunch & drinks. We should return approx. 2:30 PM
April 16th Thursday - BABY BLUES!!!  We will meet at boat ramp Moss Bluff (west side upstream) 10 AM. We will cruise to BIG Great Blue Heron Rookery, then back to ramp, then to DAM Diner for lunch on you. Approx. 2.5 hrs. Cost $15.00
April 17th Friday - BABY BLUES (as above)
April 30th Thursday - Ocklawaha River; Put in at Moss Bluff 9 AM. Go through the locks 32 ft. up or down, then down river and back. We may see BIG gators, eagles, monkeys, etc. Then to DAM Diner, lunch on you. Approx. 3.5 hrs. Cost $25.00