Weedon Island Preserve, a 3,190-acre natural area on Tampa Bay, has long been a destination for hikers and birdwatchers. Now, a network of marked paddling trails offers a new way to experience the preserve's unique ecosystem. These trails, accessible by kayak or canoe, wind through mangrove tunnels and open water, providing close encounters with the diverse wildlife that calls Weedon Island home. The paddling trails cater to various skill levels, with routes ranging from short, easy loops to lon