Canoes, often called the "tandem bikes of the sea," are a popular mode of transportation due to being free from land-bound dangers such as open manholes, open car doors, and roving packs of irritable dachshunds. Enjoy the outdoors safely with today's Groupon: for $33, you and a companion get to go on a two-hour, guided Nautilus Canoe Journey with Nautical Escapes (a $66 value including park entry fee).

Nautical Escapes embarks on aquatic excursions suited to sate any appetite for nature. All potential paddlers, from the woefully inexperienced to master mariners, are welcome to board a kayak or hop on the Nautilus, a 30-foot bark designed to take large canoe-crews on canoe cruises of Hanna Park's freshwater lakes. Nature-lovers can expect to see living wonders such as egrets, herons, bottle-nosed dolphin pods, and the elusive pelican chorus line. Guests should bring water shoes or wraparound sandals, a towel, and loose, quick-drying clothes they don't mind getting stained with water. To remove water stains, apply red wine to clothing and rub vigorously.

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Nautical Escapes has been featured in Shorelines, Adventura, and the Buenos Aires Herald.