Whether you’re a flatwater fan or a whitewater warrior, the Southeastern states have a slew of great kayaking spots you’ll want to visit again and again. We talked to the experts to find out their favorite kayaking locales in the region. Here are their picks:

Patrick Nichols, consultant with Travel Country Outdoors in Orlando (www.travelcountry.com)

• Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge on the Georgia-Florida border.
“It’s an incredible location with multiple canoe and kayak trails, and you can paddle directly from there to the Suwanee River.”
• The Florida Everglades.
“It’s probably one of the last great frontiers in the United States. It’s a living, breathing place with lots of bird life and a huge number of fish. Because it’s so remote, it’s probably a better spot for a seasoned kayaker to explore.”
• The Dry Tortugas in the Florida Keys.
“The Dry Tortugas are part of the least-visited national park in the country; they are incredibly fascinating. They’re a series of islands about 65 miles west of Key West, and they have great snorkeling and diving.”

David Shubert, co-owner of Go With the Flow in Atlanta (www.gowiththeflow.com)

• The Chattahoochee River in Atlanta.
"This is a great place for fishing while you kayak. There are more than 30 species of fish in the river and 10,000 trout per mile.”
• The Chattooga River in Northeast Georgia.
“I like Section IV for the thrills – it has class IV and V rapids and the most beautiful scenery.”
• Green River in North Carolina.
“Go to the narrow section for adrenaline whitewater. There’s class V's throughout, and it’s the best of the best for an experienced paddler.”

Ryan Mason, trip guide and rental agent at Blue Moon Outdoor Center in Miami (www.bluemoonmiami.com)

• John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach, Florida.
“They’ve got a nice estuary and they’re surrounded by mangroves. You’ll see various bird life, hermit crabs, conch, pufferfish, starfish, sea urchins – just a ton of wildlife.”
• Oleta State Park in Miami, Florida.
“With its mangrove canals and peaceful, canopy-like paddling, you’ll forget you’re anywhere near a metropolitan area. There’s a good beach area in the park, and you have access to a couple of islands where you can snorkel and occasionally see manatees and dolphins.”

Russell Farrow, partner with Sweetwater Kayaks in St. Petersburg, Fla. (www.sweetwaterkayaks.com)

• The Weeki Wachee River in West Florida.
“The river is gorgeous, spring-fed and crystal-clear, and it’s about 72 degrees year round. It’s just a lush jungle with a ton of fish, and in the winter, you’ll see a lot of manatees.”
• The 10,000 Islands area of the Florida Everglades.
“Every time I go to this portion of the Everglades, it’s different. Storms move the islands around a lot, and there’s so much wildlife. You feel like you’re out there in the corner of the continent – there’s this feeling of ‘away’ that I really like down there. There are no houses and no roads and everyone you see is in a boat.”
• Cumberland Island, Georgia.
“I like this area a lot. You’ve got old-growth maritime oaks, deer, wild horses and these really cool mansions. Some days there’s really good surf if you want to surf your kayak.”

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