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Name: Venture Outdoors
Address: 2750 Taylor Ave Suite A-41, Orlando, FL, 32806, US
Telephone: +1 407-267-9950

Great blue heron standing on a Florida riverbank surrounded by plastic pollution, highlighting the impact of litter on wildlife and waterway ecosystems

October 31, 2025

Paddling With Purpose: How Every Trip Helps Florida’s Rivers

There’s something sacred about slipping a kayak into Florida’s calm waters. The world quiets, the paddle dips, the surface ripples, and for a moment,...

September 11, 2025

Why We Paddle: 8 Miles of the Econlockhatchee River Cleaned in 4 Hours

Intro to the Effort At Venture Outdoors, paddling is about more than recreation, it’s about stewardship. On a recent Sunday, we joined forces with vol...

September 2, 2025

Building Bridges for Conservation: Reflections on the NRLI Panel

Earlier this month, our Founder had the privilege of participating on a panel at the Florida Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI), an eight-m...

Small group of sea kayakers paddling the Suwannee River through wild Florida wilderness on a multi-day kayak expedition with Venture Outdoors

August 28, 2025

Beyond the Paddle: Why We Started a Multi-Day Kayak Tour

For years, the idea of leading a multi-day kayaking trip has been tugging at me. As someone who loves the rhythm of life on the water, paddling by day...

Lush water lilies covering the calm surface of the Wekiva River beneath a dramatic Florida sky, surrounded by ancient cypress and hardwood forest near Orlando

July 30, 2025

Wekiva River: The Timeless Heart of Wild Florida

You might know Wekiva as a crystal-clear place to paddle on a hot day. But long before kayaks and river picnics, this water was a lifeline, a meeting...

Two West Indian manatees swimming together in the crystal-clear spring waters of Blue Spring State Park, Florida

June 27, 2025

The Story of Adopting Flash: One Big Step Toward Protecting the Wildlife

At Venture Outdoors, we’ve always believed in leaving nature better than we found it. So when the opportunity came to symbolically adopt a manatee thr...

Astrid Jackson, founder of Venture Outdoors, standing in front of a colorful rack of kayaks at her Orlando outdoor adventure business

June 16, 2025

Behind the Paddle: From Desk Job to Kayak Guide

Most people don’t leave a career in artificial intelligence to start guiding kayak tours through back Florida waterways and manatee-filled springs. Bu...

Hand touching glowing bioluminescent water at night, creating a vivid blue electric glow from bioluminescent plankton in Florida's Indian River Lagoon

June 12, 2025

Glowing Waters and Gentle Wildlife: How to Enjoy Bioluminescence Responsibly

There’s something truly magical about paddling through waters that shimmer with each movement—like nature’s own version of stardust beneath your kayak...

January 28, 2025

Top 10 Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in Central Florida

Central Florida is a treasure trove of outdoor adventures perfect for families looking to connect with nature, create unforgettable memories, and enjo...