The 83-acre Indian River County park is just north of the St. Lucie County line, between Vero Beach and Fort Pierce. ... Kayak, paddleboard, hike alongside Florida manatees in Indian River Lagoon.

Hidden Gem: Kayak, paddleboard, hike alongside Florida manatees in Indian River Lagoon. Laurie K. Blandford. Treasure Coast Newspapers. ... If it’s low tide, paddles can scrape the river bottom.

In Homosassa, a tiny town along Florida’s Gulf Coast, the famed artist created some of his most luminous watercolors, capturing an area rich in aquatic life. By Geraldine Fabrikant When Winslow ...

Look, but don't touch manatees; Don't feed manatees or give them water; Do not pursue or chase a manatee if you see one while you are swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddling or operating a boat.