This was one of the highlights of our trip. Even though we were here during the high water season…read more(fewer alligators) we still saw a ton of smaller gators. Our airboat captain was a creole guy with a great personality and very accommodating. He was very laid back and we were allowed to take our own cooler and drinks (including alcoholic drinks). It was a little pricy but still worth it. I want to go back and hope to see some huge gators sunning, but even if you're here during the summer it's still worth it. They also have a little "zoo" area that you can walk through and see their alligators, and they have one in the office that you can hold.

What an amazing experience with my family. The kids (10 & 14) enjoyed the boat and buggy tour…read more Being able to see alligators in their natural environment is worth very penny spent.

Lots of fun for a work outing. Worth the $$ Captain Mike was…read morefunny & informative. Boat ride lasted about an hour & we saw over a dozen alligators. Definitely have food at restaurant before you leave !

Mike was an awesome tour guide ! Funny and informative - it was a chilly day but we still saw more…read morethan a dozen gators and some really neat birds . We would definitely go again !

I've been fishing for almost 70 years. Bass, Bluegill, crappie, it doesn't matter; if it swims, I…read morefish for it. I was also a bass-fishing guide for 30 years, and I can tell you Dennis is a spectacular crappie guide. We had a great time and caught so many fish they were falling out of the cooler. But he really takes care of his customers. From the time you step on his boat, he's all about making sure you enjoy yourself and have fun fishing. In all my years of fishing I've never had someone bait my hook or cook me a hotdog while I'm fishing. If you're looking for a fun trip with an excellent guide. Call Dennis!

Start late, end early. I caught 8 bluegill. He wants you to fish his way. He didn't even get us on…read morecrappie. I'll never do it again. Don't lean back in his 20$ seat either.

A beautiful Class A luxury RV resort located on the Myakka River. A well laid out RV resort with…read moreonly 100 Sites. Lots of activities and other planned events. Minutes to several beaches make this location amongst the best located RV resorts. We love it here!

This is a beautiful class A Motorcoach resort on the Myakka River with an awesome boardwalk and…read morepier. The sunsets are amazing. There is a very nice pool. Workout room and clubhouse. It offers 5 pickleball courts and lots of players. The lots are large and the landscaping is well cared for. There is a very large off leash dog park. This is the friendliest park we have been to in our 6 years of travel. They offer free water aerobics and yoga and daily activities and occasional special events and outings. Check in is easy and you are escorted to your site. There is friendly staff in the office and they are very helpful. We love Myakka.

Ranger Rob is very knowledgeable and knows a lot about the island. His passion for wildlife and…read morehonoring the area is apparent and he is a huge asset to The Pink Shell.

We had the best time on our personalized tour with Ranger Rob! He was very accommodating getting…read moreus on the schedule at short notice. He is very knowledgeable, fun & kind. We would recommend him a thousand percent! Thank you for a wonderful tour Ranger Rob!

The resort has really come along way in the last couple of years. Everything is looking beautiful…read moreand looking forward to a great winter season.

Exciting fun place. Seniors reliving there teenage years. Have fun you'll be happy you went…read more Beautiful pool and tons of fun actives everyday. We don't usually join in but these were not the same old gobies bingo time activies

We went on a walk-in tour in late March 2019 with our 9 and 11 year old children while on a…read morevacation in Florida. (Mark also offers kayak-in trips as well) In my 11 year old's words, it was "the highlight of his vacation". Mark is an amazing tour guide, a wealth of knowledge, and an amazing personality. We had so much fun on this tour. We met up at a predetermined location in Arcadia, along with two other families, where Mark showed us a few examples of the types of fossils we would be finding and should be looking for. He was very specific that while there was a possibility of finding giant megladon teeth and other awesome finds, they would likely not be what we found that day. After the orientation, we drove about 15 minutes to our dig site. Mark provides the shovels and screens for our fossil digs. We spent 3-4 hours in a shallow river (3-4 ft deep) digging and screening for fossils. The kids' attention was kept for at least two hours before they started chasing minnows and playing in the river. Mark had the families in different areas of the river, and took turns with each group throughout the day to help identify our finds, and to give pointers on where to dig. In the end, we walked away with a few handfuls of fossils, most notably a prehistoric giant armadillo plate, and 4 small shark teeth. Mark is very knowledgeable, and gave us all quite an educational, yet fun experience. We enjoyed chatting with Mark, and learning about his adventures and finds. If you're even considering this trip, do it, I can't recommend it enough. A few tips: - bring a hearty lunch in a cooler, you'll be hungry when you break for lunch. Also bring cold drinks. - wear water shoes, or socks and an old pair of tennis shoes. There's lots of sand and gravel in the river, and they get stuck in sandal type shoes. -don't forget sunscreen! -bring a tube of hand sanitizer for mealtime -bring a change of clothes, you WILL get wet. I wore a swimsuit and shirt. -if you're interested in purchasing on of Mark's books, bring some extra money ($20 each) -don't be shy, ask questions

The rebuilt, huge new Tiki hut and bar is beautiful spot on the water. It a made for a lovely…read moresunset listening to a live band sipping low price drinks ...two sodas, and one bourbon ($7) There's no kitchen but two food trucks outside self-service offered quality meatballs & hamburgers ($13) or Asian food. The banyan tree side was beautiful and there's picnic tables right on the water. And nice evening at the Elks.

Peace River View doesn't get better than this! Reasonable drinks, live music, food options are…read moregood. Brand New Tiki is amazing. Members Only - HIGHLY RECOMMEND becoming a member. These group of folks make things happen for the good in our community to Nationwide.