My husband & I (age 60) took the afternoon kayak paddle on Shingle Creek with Stephanie, our guide. Shingle Creek is a beautiful piece of pristine nature -- a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and the parks. We are novice kayakers, but Stephanie made us feel very comfortable and we didn't have much trouble with our tandem kayak. The creek and surrounding forest (including the cypress forest area) are beautiful. Stephanie is very knowledgeable, and was able to tell us about most everything. We saw several alligators ( a mother & babies, and several smaller ones), lots of beautiful turtles, birds, and other wildlife. This was a very memorable trip; it should be a part of many more travelers' itinerary.