Hillsborough Co., FL-- It's time to get outside and get paddling, whether you're an adventure-seeker or a low-key nature-lover looking for a peaceful float through Hillsborough County’s waterways. Four-hour canoe/kayak rentals are offered at $25 at several Hillsborough County Regional Parks. A park entry fee will also apply at $2 per vehicle carrying up to eight people, and $1 each additional person. Only cash, check and traveler’s check payments are accepted at this time.

The following Hillsborough County parks offer canoe and kayak rentals:

Crystal River, Florida-- The Wildlife Foundation of Florida honored longtime Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologist Ron Taylor with the 2011 Louise Ireland Humphrey Achievement Award at the FWC Commission meeting Thursday, May 3, in Crystal River.

According to the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Taylor has studied marine fisheries for the state for 35 years, and he is the lead scientist for Snook research in Florida,  noted worldwide as an authority on the sport fish.