We would like to take this time to thank one of our sponsors, RTM Kayak and Canoes. We completely endorse and carry their products.
October 30 at the Tarpon Lodge we are partnered with the Tarpon Lodge and the Great Calusa Blueway Festival to bring you the Calusa Costume Ball with mistrals, a skit, food, drink, prizes, and giving away a new RTM Kayak. Contact www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.com for details
Take a walk of the Calusa pyramids (mounds) with our guide and see demonstrations in making cording (basis for fishing line, netting, clothing and much more), shell tools, and latex paint production. Hear the sound of the horse conch horn as it sounded hundreds of years ago over Pine Island Sound. Listen to the stories I have collected from famous archaeologists, scientists, and local residents about first contact with Ponce de León or what happened to the once most powerful civilization in southwest Florida (the Calusa). We will tell the tragic story of the Calusa and how the Seminole got to be here. Did you know the Seminoles went to war three times against the U.S. and they have never surrendered and that is why they are called the Unconquered People? Hear about the Calusa’s religion (as we know it) and rituals. See artifacts and replica artifacts. About 1 1/2 hours $30 per person. These are custom adventures call or email us today to plan your walk of the ancient city of Tampo and learn about it’s lost people.
Reservations, calusaghosttour@comcast.net or 239-938-5342 but be patient if trying to call us reception is bad on the water and we are on the water most of the time.
We also offer the “In the Shadow of Cushing Adventure”. Paddle to the “Hidden Lagoon” from famous explorer and archeologist Frank Cushing’s “Lost Manucripts” and hear about how he and the Calusa are locked in history together. Stop on a remote deserted island for a break before paddling back. As always on these waters you have a chance of seeing dolphin, manatee, shark, rays, eagles, osprey, and the list just goes on and on. There are bars or motes between you and the wildlife, no artificial environment, just pure natural adventure. To see us in action watch our videos by following our You Tube link. We supply, guide, kayak/canoe, paddle, and vest. You need to bring your own bug repellent, sunscreen, drink, and snack. About 3 hours long, $65 per person. Make a reservation for your adventure today.
You can combine the two adventures above for a discounted price of $85 per person, about 4 1/2 – 5 hours.
We also offer all day kayak fishing adventures with the Snook Cowboy – contact us for more info.
We also offer the “Jug Creek Eco/cultural paddle – 3 hours on Jug Creek for $65 each.
Ask about a Moonlight or Starlight Adventure.
Contact us for a demonstration or seminar at your location in, Primitive Technology (Calusa John instructor), Fishing (Snook Cowboy), Grant Writing, (pro grant writer, Lynne Paeno), and others in the fields of marine biology, archeology, kayaking and more. $100 per hour in the Lee County Fl area.
CalusaJohn | 
07 25th, 2009| 
