Kayak Tour: Archaeology of Ross Island

This trip will paddle from Weedon Island’s mainland to Ross Island where participants will tour one of Tampa Bay's best preserved archaeological sites. During the paddle, the group will make short stops to learn about the history of Weedon Island's exceptional estuary habitats. The trip will be led by professional archaeologists from the Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education (AWIARE) and the Central Florida Gulf Coast Archaeological Society (CGCAS).

This guided tour is not for beginner paddlers; experience and endurance are required. Individuals must be at least 18 years old to participate and must sign a liability waiver prior to getting on the water. Kayaks will be provided by ECOmersion.

Host or Publisher WIP Cultural and Natural History Center