This may just be a Florida thing. Airboat rides are a blast, pun intended.The person who first dreamt up the idea of mounting a big block motor to the back of a flat bottom boat & then mounting an airplane propeller directly to the motor was one very disturbed individual. But he sure knew how to have a good time!All around the peninsula of Florida you can find someone who is selling airboat rides. In some parts of the state you can go to boat launches where you can hitch a ride without a reservation. Strapping yourself into one of these boats is some of the best fun you can have without getting in trouble with the law.
One of the best ways to see the wildlife of Florida is from the seat of an airboat. With all the noise that these boats put out you won’t sneak up on anything or anyone. However, you will see wildlife that won’t see anywhere else on a single trip. On a recent trip my wife & I took on it we saw hundreds of alligators, turtles & bald eagles. We saw hawks, osprey & other birds of prey.Several times during the trip our guide would drive it up the side of the river & spin it around so the airboat was pointed back at the water. He would stop the engine & let things settle down a bit. As he did, the wildlife would come out of hiding. Dozens & dozens of alligators would pop their heads up to see what was happening. Turtles & other wildlife would appear in the water & on land.On one of these stops we got out & enjoyed a long break & picnic lunch. Our airboat came equipped with coolers for drinks & places to store our picnic basket. Taking a break to stretch our legs & eat our lunch was a great time to enjoy nature & have dozens of alligators pop up in the river to watch us eat.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/918981
