Dolphin Research Tours   Address: Dolphin Research Tours Goodland Boat Park 750 Palm Point Dr Goodland FL Phone: (239) 777-4296 or text Email: dolphinresearchtours@gmail.com Join our dolphin tour and search for Marco Islands dolphins during a unique ‘citizen science’ eco-tour in The 10,000 Island Wilderness Preserve. Individuals of all ages can learn from and participate in a fifteen-year photo-identification study of the area’s dolphins with Kent Morse, founder and director of The Dolphin Study. Be a citizen scientist for a day Each Dolphin Research Tour contributes photos and sighting data to a long term photo-identification study of the bottlenose dolphin communities in Southwest Florida.

Marco Island Boat Tours   Address: Marco Island, Florida Phone: 239-695-0000 Marco Island Boat Tours is an educational tour operator working in Florida's 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Everglades National Park and the surrounding protected areas. All guides are formally trained Florida Master Naturalists, Environmental Educators and Full-Time Outdoor Leaders. Power Boat Tours and Boat Assisted Kayak Eco Tours - Marco Island - Goodland and The 10,000 Islands.

Sea Excursions   Address: Marco Island,Florida 34145 Phone: 239-642-6400 Our professional service, competitive pricing and seamless customer service has made Marco Island Sea Excursions. Inc. the premier water activities provider in Naples and Marco Island. We have the experience to customize the right program for your groups' entertainment.

See Manatees   Address: 525 Newport Drive Naples Florida 34114 Phone: 239-642-8818 See MANATEES, alligators, sharks, birds, dolphin and more on one of our four Everglades boat tours! We offer fishing charters too. Six passenger boats, completely covered and no high speeds or waves. Great for kids and seniors!

Marco Island Beaches
Locations of Marco Island beaches, hours, facilities available - including Tigertail Beach, Residents Beach and South Beach

Camping

Hiking at Rookery Bay Reserve
Trails Through Time... Located near the end of Shell Island Road, the Trails Through Time is a series of three trails each approximately ¼ mile long. Botanical signage has been installed along the trails to assist visitors in identifying the various native trees and ecosystems.

Local Parks
Locations of Marco Island Parks with information about facilities and hours

Shelling
Shelling can be a wonderful experience if you plan for it and are prepared. There are several things you should do before you start:

1. Check the tides. While low tide is best because more shells will be exposed as the water recedes, you should allow time for gathering your treasures. If you plan to walk across an inlet to a sand bar, start earlier so you won't find yourself on the sand bar at high tide. Incoming tide currents can be strong and pose a problem for your safe return to shore....read more »

State and National Parks/Sanctuaries

Canoeing & Kayaking
"The main attraction for paddlers is Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, which encompasses Rookery Bay, its namesake, and 110,000 acres of uplands, islands, and estuaries from Gordon Pass at Naples to Everglades National Park. Some 150 species of birds live in the estuarine research reserve, including bald eagles, ospreys, roseate spoonbills, black skimmers, and least terns...Rookery Bay opened a 16,500-square foot visitors center and marine laboratory in 2003. To reach the visitors center and headquarters, located between Marco and Naples, turn right off CR 951 south of US 41 on Tower Road. You can also access a canoe trail through Rookery Bay and visit The Conservancy's Briggs Nature Center by turning right off CR 951 on Shell Island Road, just south of the Rookery Bay headquarters."
by Jeff Ripple, author, Day Paddling - Florida's 10,000 Islands and Big Cypress Swamp