NATURE TOURS

The Coffeen Nature Preserve
Four Mile Village

The entrance to the Preserve is four miles west of Santa Rosa Beach and just south of U.S. Hwy. 98. Two scenic foot trails offer visitors an opportunity to observe the many different coastal ecosystems represented within the Preserve.
267-2312

Nature Tours by Alan

Successful nature-based tour company in the Florida Panhandle for over five years. Specialty is bird-watching. Leader Alan Knothe has written a book, “The Birdman’s Guide to Better Birding,” has 10 years of guiding and teaching experience in both birding and astronomy.
862-3498.

See listings under “State Parks/ Hiking”

Guided River Cruises

Wetland Wilderness Adventures – 865-0333

• Provides family-friendly guided leisure tours of the Choctawhatchee River and Bayous
• Tours are aboard a 24’ pontoon boat with both sunny and covered area for shade
• Tours are for 2-6 guests
• Tours are usually two hours and focus on the wildlife and foliage in and along the river
• Frequent stops are made to observe and discuss nature
• Cost is about $150 for 4-6 guests and $100 for two guests
• Captain Kent Mundy provides the tours, and is licensed and insured

Rental businesses:

• Bamboo Beach & Bicycle Co. – 231-0770
• Big Daddy’s Bike & Beach Sport – 622-1165
• Island Sports Shop – 650-9162
• Butterfly Bike & Beach Rentals – 231-2826
• Moon Doggy’s – 267-9995
• Seaside Bike Shop – 231-2314
• Big Fish Bike Rentals – 259-3740 or 231-1343
• Bikes-R-Us – 837-6947
• Yellowfin Ocean Sports – 231-1717
• Ono Surf Shop – 231-1573
• Sea Oats Beach Service – 877-207-0460

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