Head out to the Choctawhatchee River with Backwater Tours

June 18, 2014

Explore the waterways of the Choctawhatchee River with Andy Coleman of Backwater Tours. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors
Explore the waterways of the Choctawhatchee River with Andy Coleman of Backwater Tours. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors

Interested in exploring a tucked away crystal clear spring on the Choctawhatchee River? Head out and discover nature at its best on with a river cruise with Backwater Tours.

Captain Andy Coleman knows the Choctawhatchee River waterways and shares stories of its history as a major thoroughfare for logging and commerce. Living here and exploring the area since 1976, Capt. Andy will take you to some tucked away places only the locals know. One of those special places is a spring run with clear, cool water.

Explore the spring run on a YOLO board with Backwater tours. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors
Explore the spring run on a YOLO board with Backwater tours. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors

The vessel is a 26 ½ ft. Panga that glides through the water smooth and easy. A a nature lover himself, Capt. Andy also enjoys exploring the water on a YOLO stand up paddle board. He will bring a few boards along to explore the crystal clear waters of a spring run.

The vessel can hold up to six adventurers, and snacks and drinks are provided. Four hour and two hour tours are available. The boat launches from the Point Washington boat ramp on CR395 in Santa Rosa Beach.

Expect to see a variety of wading birds, osprey, turtles, and maybe a gator or two. Head out and explore the real Florida with Backwater Tours.

Call Andy directly at 850-865-0420.