Mission

The restoration of the Kissimmee River is a huge undertaking to bring balance back to nature. Ride along for the epic journey in an eye-opening documentary from Central Florida News 13 and Bright House Networks.

Watch "Expedition: Kissimmee River"

You can watch Expedition: Kissimmee River any time you want.

Just tune to News 13 On Demand Digital Cable Channel 313.

Only on Bright House Networks.

History

Meet the Explorers

Meet the Documentary Crew

Equipment List

Click Here for the Expedition Equipment List

Special Thanks to Travel Country Outdoors and Bass Pro Shops for their generous support.

Facilities

Expedition: Kissimmee River will pass by many amazing facilities available to the public.

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Day 1

Begin: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
End: Makinson Island Approx
Distance: 16 miles (minus 5-6 miles for two major portages)

Day 2

Begin: Makinson Island
End: Southport Park
Distance: 10 miles

Day 3

Begin:                              Southport Park
End:                                  Lake Cypress Boat Ramp
Approx. Distance:         7 miles

Day 4

Begin:                           Lake Cypress Boat Ramp
End:                              Camp Mack River Resort
Approx. Distance:     12 miles

Day 5

Begin: Camp Mack River Resort
End: Brahma Island
Approx. Distance: 9 miles

Day 6

Begin:  Brahma Island
End:  Shady Oaks Fish Camp
Approx. Distance: 8 miles

Day 7

Begin:                            Shady Oaks Fish Camp
End:                               Town of KICCO Historic Site
Approx Distance:       15 miles

Day 8

Begin: Town of KICCO Historic Site
End: Bluff Hammock Trailhead
Approx. Distance: 20 miles (USAF range closure may affect mileage open for hiking)

Day 9

Begin: Bluff Hammock Trailhead
End: Riverwoods Field Laboratory
Approx. Distance: 14 miles

Day 10

Begin: Riverwoods Field Laboratory
End: Yates Marsh Trailhead
Approx. Distance: 15 miles

Day 11

Begin: Yates Marsh Trailhead
End: Kissimmee River Fishing Resort (Kissimmee R. & State Road 70)
Approx. Distance: 12 miles

Day 12

Begin: Kissimmee River Fishing Resort
End: Okee-Tantie Recreation Area
Approx. Distance: 11 miles