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Author Archives: Beverly Hill
Kayaking in the Panhandle with the Florida Master Naturalist Program
Earlier this summer I enrolled in the Florida Master Naturalist Program through UF/University of Florida/IFAS . As part of the coursework, I paired off with a partner, Diane Poff, and together we designed and produced a brochure and corresponding video … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking
Tagged clas project, Florida Master Naturalist, Florida panhandle, FMNP, kayaking, Okaloosa County, walton county
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Hiking Safely in the High Humidity of Florida
For those unfamiliar with Florida, the climate is considered temperate, ranging from sub-tropical to tropical. Of Florida’s four geographical regions, the largest portion is equatorial rainforest with the defined rainy season stretching from June through September. Being situated between … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Tips & Techniques
Tagged heat exhaustion, heat illness, heat stroke, hiking, humidity
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Turkey Creek Alert – Niceville, FL
Update: Turkey Creek has been reopened to paddlers. Confirmed with Jackson Guard on 5/27/15. The Jackson Guard/Eglin Natural Resources Division announced earlier today that, as a result of the recent rain event that effected northwest Florida,the culverts along the upper … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking, News
Tagged eglin, florida, Jackson Guard, kayaking, niceville, Turkey Creek
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Kayaking Safety – First Aid on the Water
With the explosion of kayaking and standup paddleboarding, more people are on the water and potentially being exposed to sometimes life-threatening waterborne illness such as vibrio bacteria (including vibrio vulnificus aka flesh-eating bacteria), mycobacteria, E. coli and other bacteria, … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Techniques
Tagged bacteria, first aid on the water, fishing, flesh eating bacteria, kayaking, paddleboarding, SUP, vibrio vulnificus, water-borne illness
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Kayaking on Ocheesee Pond near Marianna, Fla
Recent rains and perfect weather made a trip to Ocheesee Pond near Grand Ridge, Fla., a must-do for the local kayaking clubs at the November campout at Florida Caverns in Marianna. Located on Arkansas Rd off of 69A and … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations, Kayaking
Tagged canoeing, cypress, fall colors, florida, Florida Caverns, grand ridge, kayaking, marianna, Tallahassee
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