If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, consider pole boating in the Everglades! The Florida Everglades are a beautiful sight to behold, and they’re brimming with life. Touring these waters with a pole boat can give you a major advantage. Pole boats are quieter and less likely to scare off critters.
Jack Shealy has been a pole boat guide in the Everglades for about 15 years. His family has been hunting, trapping, and fishing on pole boats for almost 40 years along the Ochopee prairie. He’s a certified Florida glades-man.
The first glades-man in the area used pole boats to navigate swamp waters, which allowed them to barter and trade goods.
Glades-man culture still has roots in the area today. Taking a pole boat tour will give you a fascinating glimpse into the life of the men and women who first settled along the swamps. Shealy will give you an up-close and personal look at the environment and the history. It’s an unforgettable experience.
Ochopee is only 2.5 hours from Palmetto by car. This is a great opportunity to get away for a relaxing weekend trip and a change of scenery.
Everglades Pole Boat Safari Tours is open seven days a week. They book up in advance, so call ahead to schedule your tour.
40904 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL 34141