Our History

Adventure’s Unlimited began with two canoes on top of a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass, then expanded to thirty canoes and a 1972 GMC three quarter ton pickup (affectionately referred to as “Old Blue”). The Blackwater River State Park was the main point of debarkation and phones were answered from the Sanborn family residence  in Bagdad, Florida.

In 1978, the original Tomahawk Landing was purchased on the Santa Rosa County courthouse steps. It started out as one building, and over the years developed into a complete lodging and water recreation resort. By 1982, Adventure’s Unlimited began adding rustic cabins (“Azalea” and “Cedar”), and then our first fireplace cabins soon followed (“Egret” and “Foxden”). Canoeing and tubing proved to be very popular, and customers began staying in the developing campgrounds and cabins. In the early 1990’s, the new “Creekside Kitchen” was built which brought much success with catering hayrides and group retreats.

In 1993, “Granny Peaden’s”, a cracker-style cabin, was moved to Adventure’s Unlimited’s Wilderness Resort on Coldwater Creek. It was restored and furnished with period pieces and has become one of the most popular cabins (seen below). In summer of 1994, a 1940’s State of Florida Ranger cabin and a two-story house (originally owned by Bagdad Land and Lumber Company) were moved to the Resort. Both dwellings have been restored and have had fireplaces added to them.

Also in the summer of 1994, the Adventure’s Unlimited high and low ropes Challenge Course was completed. Since then, Adventure’s Unlimited has had numerous groups benefit from these unique sets of problem solving elements. The challenge course has grown to be one of the premiere challenge courses in the South East. In 2005 AU added the “Pirate's Tower”, a set of three climbing elements ultimately leading to a 60’ high super zip line.

In the fall of ’94, several schools in the Santa Rosa County school system were among the first groups to enjoy the “Adventure Hike”. School children were given a basic hands-on science lesson, and taken on a nature hike. Hopefully this program will grow and benefit us all by exposing new generations to the beauty in nature and helping them learn to protect and appreciate it.

These programs and activities join a fleet of approximately 250 canoes, 90 kayaks, 500+ tubes, and 4 rafts for “on water” enjoyment. Adventure’s Unlimited also has approximately 100 acres on its Wilderness Resort location with 21 cabins, the Schoolhouse Inn, campgrounds for groups and individuals, a catering facility, a playground, nature trails, sports fields, and sports equipment. There is also a franchise location on the Perdido River.

In the fall of ’96, renovation on the old Fidelis Schoolhouse began. In the summer of ’97 it was completed and became our School House Inn. It has 8 rooms, each themed after an American author. Four have gas fireplaces.

In 1997, renovation was started an old trailer located on Coldwater Creek. The new riverfront cabin, Riverside I, was completed in 1998. This cabin became a favorite among guests, and in the summer of 2002 another riverfront cabin was added to Adventure’s Unlimited ---- Riverside II. These two-bedroom cabins are located side by side, with screened-in porches overlooking the rippling creek.

Another recent addition to Adventure’s Unlimited is the “Recreation Barn”, designed specifically for group retreats, the Recreation Barn offers a meeting room, as well as a gymnasium complete with a basketball court and ping-pong tables.

Adventure’s Unlimited continues to expand to meet the needs of all of our guests – families, honeymooners, churches, schools, Scout Troops, corporate groups, and many more! If there is anything Adventure’s Unlimited can do to meet your specific requests, please let us know! Your input is essential to the growth and development of Adventure’s Unlimited Outdoor Center, and has made this resort what it is today.

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Adventures Unlimited
8974 Tomahawk Landing Road
Milton, Florida, 32570
850.623.6197
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