Paradise Run
Rec Opportunities - Paradise Run. At the end of the old Kissimmee River, on the north side of S- 6. E, you'll find an expanse of thick marsh that is virtually inaccessible, except for cuts in the old river. Newton`S Law. The old river resembles the look of the C- 3.
There aren't many places to get out and walk into the impoundment, but the more adventurous might want to park by the marshy pasture at the north end and walk to higher ground to find a shady oak for a picnic. Since this portion of the river is not as heavily visited as others, this would be a good place to canoe or kayak, but bring sunscreen, a hat and water because there is little shade. From a historical perspective, this is a good place to see where the old river dead- ends at a levee to the south. This levee and a canal separate S- 6. E Impoundment and Paradise Run. The western border of Paradise Run resembles the edge of a puzzle piece because the old Kissimmee River, with its snaking switchbacks, forms the boundary. Fishing is good in the old river.
To the east, toward the C- 3. C- 3. 8. This is where the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission oversees small game and waterfowl hunts, which are the main attractions for visitors in this area. No airboats are allowed at Paradise Run, but it can be accessed from C- 3. Kissimmee River from Buckhead Ridge. Among the sites commonly seen at Paradise Run are a large population of burrowing owls, and several bald eagles- both mature and juveniles- who spend their days along Paradise Run. For More Information: Okeechobee Service Center FLWATS 1- 8.