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Author Archives: Beverly Hill
How to Choose a Stand-up Paddle Board for the Beginner
It’s no surprise that more and more people are getting into the sport of standup paddle boarding. It’s fun, great exercise and allows a person to continually challenge themselves as they gain more experience. Many advanced paddle boarders surf, … Continue reading
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Tagged beginner paddle boards, belt pack life jackets, best paddleboards, best standup paddle boards, board leash, gusu, paddle leash, paddleboarding, SUP, surfing, yolo
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Exploring Karick Lake in Blackwater River State Forest near Baker, FL
Located about 20 miles northwest of Crestview, Florida in Blackwater River State Forest is the 65 acre man-made Karick Lake. This tranquil lake was created in 1965 and then opened to fishing a year later. It has a maximum … Continue reading
Posted in Camping, Destinations, Hiking, Kayaking
Tagged bass fishing, birding, blackwater river state forest, Camping, crestview, emerald coast, fishing, florida, General Andrew Jackson, hiking, Jackson's Red Ground Trail, Karick Lake, nature, wildlife
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Video: Exploring the Florida Panhandle
It’s been a rainy weekend on the Emerald Coast so I took the time to create a short 4 minute video highlighting some of the sights along the Florida panhandle. I hope you enjoy it! [amazon_enhanced asin=”0813033381″ /]
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Tagged alligators, beach, canoeing, destin, emerald coast, florida, florida springs, kayaking, nature, outdoor adventure, rivers, snorkeling, springs, video, wildlife
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Coming Soon: A Virtual Hike of the Emerald Coast
If you happened to be on the beaches of the Emerald Coast this past week you may have noticed an odd sight wandering along the shoreline. No, it wasn’t an alien, but in fact was a team working in … Continue reading
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Tagged Aliens, destin, emerald coast, florida, Florida panhandle, fort walton beach, Google Mapping 360, Google Maps Camera, Google Trekker, Gulf Breeze, news, panama city, pensacola, Virtual hiking
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Scalloping for Bay Scallops Along Florida’s Nature Coast
Each year during the summer months thousands of people flock to Florida’s Nature Coast to enjoy the age-old pastime of scalloping. Some people wade for them, others snorkel. No matter the method of collection, Florida’s bay scallops keep people … Continue reading