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If We're Going to Die, It's Probably Here: Everglades Circumnavigation by Canoe - A 174 Mile, 8 Day Tandem Canoe Exploit

January, 2024, John Connelly and Adam Tremblay completed their circumnavigation of South Florida’s Everglades National Park,174 miles in 8 days. Severe weather, sea and current conditions, sharks, alligators, crocodiles, mosquitoes, and colorful characters make for an exciting exploit that will keep you wondering what’s next. Find out if they sink or swim, get sucked dry by bloodthirsty insects, and how they survive saltwater crocodiles in the Jurassic Park of South Florida.“... an exploration of a landscape that demands respect, a place where the line between awe and terror blurs, and where, indeed, if you’re going to meet your maker, it just might be right there.”—Richard Bangs, Host of PBS Richard Bangs’ Quests“...a fun and edgy adventure, a celebration of the Everglades that will make you very glad you weren’t in the canoe with him.”— Everett Potter, contributor, Forbes.com“(Connelly) succeeds in finding raw wilderness and real adventure in the most unlikely of places: South Florida.”—Freddie Wilkinson, writer, National GeographicJohn Connelly authored the adventure memoirPaddleQuest 1500 - A 1500 Mile, 75 Day, Solo Canoe & Kayak Odyssey titled, Dying Out Here Is Not An Option. He co-authored a river guidebook,Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States. He is a contributing author forNational Geographic Online, Cooking Light Magazine, and in-flight magazines. He has had articles published about outdoor adventures, the health and wellness benefits of paddling, and the direct relationship between adventures in the wild and resource conservation and stewardship.Read more

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