Peace River Links Page
 800-268-0083, 863-494-1215, 863-494-4391 fax
               Places to Stay Catering E-Mail
Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) www.myfwc.com
Occasionally we get some jerks in airboats, on PWC's (jetskis), or in boats that think they own the river. They are rude and can be dangerous. If you encounter such a jerk, try to get their FL numbers, the numbers on the side of the boat then contact the FWC at: 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) or go online to http://myfwc.com/law/alert/ and click on the report online link. You can report water safety violations after the fact. This is the Wildlife Alert Reward Program but includes water safety violations. The law does not say human-powered boats have the right-a-way. It reads: The vessel with the least maneuverability should be given "lee" (right-a-way). On the river, that usually means canoes and kayaks.
Local Attractions, friends, and neighbors
www.peacerivercampground.com Campground right next door, right on the river
www.riversidervresort.com Campground just a few miles down the road, on the river. 
www.arcadiarodeo.com Rodeo time, the Granddaddy of 'Em All
www.arcadiamainstreet.com Check out our historic downtown. There's lots of antique stores and some great restaurants.
www.joshuacitrus.com Local citrus supplier
www.desotochamber.net Local Chamber of Commerce site with Arcadia and DeSoto County information
http://co.desoto.fl.us/ Local county info
http://co.desoto.fl.us/gen/offials.html E-mail the County Commissioners about problems with boats, PWCs, or airboats on the Peace River Canoe Trail. Only the County Commissioners can do anything about speed limits and motorized boats on the Canoe Trail.
www.martinrealtyfla.com Local realtor who can help you find your dream house or place to put down roots.
www.solomonscastle.com Interesting, area attraction, NW of Arcadia
www.nav-a-gator.com Different part of the river and good food, SW of Arcadia
Camping and Canoeing Helpful Hints
www.buglovers.com Canoe/camping website
http://members.aol.com/Mmcbs1/checklist.html  Canoe/Kayak Camping Gear Equipment Checklist
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/9200/leave_no_trace.html Outdoor Ethics
http://camping.about.com/travel/camping/cs/outdoorcooking/index.htm Outdoor Recipes
http://www.propaddle.com/pub-how2padl.htm Paddling hints & how-tos from all over
Gator info
www.gatorama.com Visit the alligator and crocodile experts. Started in 1957, Gatorama is one of Florida's first alligator attractions. Today, Gatorama offers a wild variety of Florida wildlife in a natural setting, continues as an operating alligator farm and offers farm-direct meat and leather products. On your way to Arcadia on 27 or when heading back home stop and visit them, south of the traffic light in Palmdale. Take a break, there's lots to see, buy some gator meat, and take a look at all kinds of gator gifts. 
http://wld.fwc.state.fl.us/gators/ General gator info from Fish and Wildlife Commission
http://www.fl-alligator.com/ General gator info from Dept. of Agriculture
http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/ Godwin's The Gator Hole. Comprehensive presentation of American alligator natural history and ecology, commercial farming and products, attractions and other links.
http://agrigator.ifas.ufl.edu/gators/ University of Florida: The American Alligator
Comprehensive information regarding the natural, commercial and social history of the American alligator in Florida.
What's growing on the river ?
 http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/main.asp?plantID=3264  plus all kinds of small flowers are blooming.
http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/photos.html . Pictures are seen quicker at this site but this site doesn't cover all wildflowers but includes trees and ferns.
http://www.flwildflowers.com/pictures.html More Pictures of Florida Wildflowers
If you're doing a day run, the 10 or 16 mile, you're in DeSoto county. Go to http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/search_by_county2.asp?County_code=DES for a listing of plants commonly found in the area.
If you're on the 23 mile, Zolfo Springs to Gardner, you're in Hardee County, go to http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/search_by_county2.asp?County_code=HAR for a listing of plants commonly found in the area.
Peace Paddler Websites
Visit some of our customer's websites for great pics of the river
www.artisticmetals.com/CAMPING.html - Peace Paddler with some great stuff and Peace River camping pics.
http://www.tmssc.com/camping.asp The Miami Sports and Social Club, friends who get together and go camping.
http://www.teajayphoto.com/peaceriver2007/ & http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=6195070 Conga Rey Canoe Trips
Just for fun
 http://www.peacerivercampground.com/Famous%20Fossil%20Hunter%20Judd%20Cribs.htm see famous fossil hunters. Site courtesy of www.peacerivercampground.com
www.peacerivercampground.com/river%20views.htm See the river change from low water to lots of water. Site courtesy of www.peacerivercampground.com
Southwest Florida Attractions and other fun places
www.caribbeangardens.com/ The zoo in Naples, home of four of Africa's top predators and the rarest tigers in America.
www.floridafreshwaterfrontier.com The sights and sounds of the six local rural counties in the area including DeSoto County, the home of Canoe Outpost-Peace River.