Category Archives: Destinations

Places to go on along the Florida panhandle.

A Different View of Crystal River, FL

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Beverly Hill

Most people think of manatees when trying to describe Crystal River, Florida, but there’s more to this coastal town than just the gentle giants that inhabit King’s Bay and the surrounding waterways. Situated along the beating heart of the coastal … Continue reading →

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Kayaking on Turkey Hen Creek/Shoal River

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Beverly Hill

Today’s adventure brought us to a a creek that, despite being only thirty minutes away, we had never visited before. A trip to this location requires all visitors to have an Eglin range pass. Located just south of the Shoal … Continue reading →

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Kayaking on Rainbow River in Dunnellon, FL

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Beverly Hill

The NWFLOA team attended the 2017 Florida Paddler’s Rendezvous in Ocala, FL this past weekend, and one of our trip destinations was Rainbow River in Dunnellon, FL, about 45 minutes away via Hwy 40 and Hwy 41. Our trip started … Continue reading →

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Exploring Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Beverly Hill

    Last September, after months of planning, I embarked on an adventure to Alaska to witness firsthand several remarkable things that I had never seen before; Humpback whales, Sea lions, Sea otters, Mountain goats and glaciers. It was the … Continue reading →

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Explore Florida’s St. George Island on Apalachicola Bay

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Beverly Hill

  In late October I visited Dr. Julian G Bruce St George Island State Park (talk about a mouthful!) along the Forgotten Coast located in the lower panhandle of Florida. This important barrier island provides protection for the Apalachicola Bay … Continue reading →

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