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Author Archives: Beverly Hill
Inflatable Kayaks and Alligator Attacks
It’s not often that I write an opinion piece, but a recent news article describing an alligator attack on Sarah Boynton while she was paddling her inflatable kayak in the Florida Everglades really caught my attention. A couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking
Tagged alligator attacks, alligators, canoeing, common sense, florida, kayaking, sarah boynton
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Introducing the Affordable and Light-weight Runaway Camper
I’ve always considered myself to be somewhat of a camping purist; tent on the ground, wind in the trees, strange animals snuffling around the campsite. Then a multi-day hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail introduced me to the wonders of … Continue reading
Posted in Camping, Product, Reviews
Tagged custom camper, inexpensive campers, lightweight campers, micro camper, mini camper, runaway campers, teardrop camper
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Understanding Why Alligators Attack
Alligators, Alligator mississippiensis, have a long-running reputation for being unforgiving man-eaters, and while it’s true that people have fallen victim to these prehistoric reptiles over the years, not all of these attacks can be attributed to an alligator specifically … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Techniques, Wildlife
Tagged alligator attacks, florida, gators, man eaters, predators, reptiles
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Kayaking Alaqua Creek in Freeport, Fla
Located about 3.5 miles west of the town of Freeport, Fl., is Alaqua Creek. This dark-water creek begins on the Eglin Reservation (recreation permit required for most of the upper section) and flows into Alaqua Bayou on Choctawhatchee … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations, Kayaking
Tagged Alaqua Creek, canoeing, fishing, florida, Freeport, kayaking
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Do-It-Yourself Camera Float for all Watersports
This short guide will demonstrate how to make an inexpensive camera float for your waterproof camera. Yes, there are $6 – $20 floats out there, but this float works just as well as the expensive ones. First, obtain a … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Techniques
Tagged camera float, canoeing, kayaking, protecting your camera, waterproof camera, waterproofing your camera
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