Horseback Riding Is Surprisingly Good for You

Horseback Riding Is Surprisingly Good for You

From increasing your cardiovascular health to helping you relax, horses can influence your physical and mental health in ways you might not realize. Horseback riding offers stress reduction, confidence building, and a way to connect to nature. Here are some reasons...
The Peace River Boasts Unique Features, Storied Past

The Peace River Boasts Unique Features, Storied Past

A quiet and meandering river, there is no denying how the Peace River got its name. Described as serene and still, this easy-flowing body of water has a unique and interesting history.  The Peace River is a watershed. A watershed is an area of land that water...
Get an A-Plus in Gator Safety

Get an A-Plus in Gator Safety

One of the most exciting experiences you’ll have while on a tour with Peace River Charters is our alligator encounters! Take a trip with us, and you’ll spot several prehistoric creatures traveling the river by airboat or swamp buggy. Afterward, stop at our petting zoo...
Airboat Trivia We Bet You Didn’t Know

Airboat Trivia We Bet You Didn’t Know

When it comes to the tourism industry, airboats are pretty much synonymous with the Florida Everglades, rivers, and swamps. Airboats, also known as “fan boats,” effortlessly cruise through waterways that are often not accessible by other vehicles. Traveling on top of...

Airboat Design Dates to the Early 1900s

Airboat tours are one of the most popular ecotourism activities in Central and South Florida. These flat-bottomed vessels are a common means of transportation and recreation in the Everglades and rivers throughout the region.  Fast and unobtrusive to plants and...
Hurricane Ian and Our Path to Recovery: We Will Rebuild 

Hurricane Ian and Our Path to Recovery: We Will Rebuild 

Hurricane Ian made landfall with a vengeance last week. The catastrophic storm that kept everyone guessing made landfall south of Punta Gorda as a Category 4 hurricane. Its sustained winds wreaked havoc along much of the southwest coast of Florida. Heavy rainfall and...