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- Kayaking on Turkey Hen Creek/Shoal River
- Kayaking Cypress Spring on Holmes Creek, Vernon FL
- Spring 2018 News and Updates
- Kayaking on Rainbow River in Dunnellon, FL
- Announcing the 2018 Florida Paddler’s Rendezvous Dates
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Category Archives: Destinations
The Jewels of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Oasis is perhaps the best description of Topsail Hill Preserve. An oasis of nature in a changing world of urban sprawl. Here, a unique ecosystem holds onto its place in Florida’s coastal dune system under the shade of an … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Camping, canoeing, coastal dune lakes, dunes, fishing, hiking, kayaking, longleaf pine, pine lily, pitcher plants, State Park, Topsail Hill
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Kayaking Adventure on the Ichetucknee River
The Ichetucknee River has always been on my list of rivers to explore. For years I had been jealous of tales of crystal clear waters and more wildlife than you could shake a stick at, so I was thrilled … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations, Home, Kayaking
Tagged Ichetucknee Springs, kayaking, Santa Fe River, springs, tubing
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A Hike to Cherokee Sink near Wakulla Springs
I learned of Cherokee Sink Hiking Trail while preparing for a return visit to Wakulla Springs south of Tallahassee. My morning plans consisted of a river boat ride on the Wakulla River followed by a couple of hours of … Continue reading
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Tagged Cherokee Springs, florida, hiking, lake, sink hole, wakulla springs
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Magical Manatee Madness
At the time of writing this article, the West Indian Manatee, and its two subspecies, the Antillean and Florida Manatee, is still listed on the Endangered Species List. There is a current proposal before the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations, Kayaking, Wildlife
Tagged Crystal River, endangered species, florida springs, kayaking, King's Bay, manatees, snorkeling, wildlife viewing
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Kayaking on Big Escambia Creek on the Alabama/Florida Line
On this adventure, I met up with the FPCKC (Florida Panhandle Canoe & Kayak Connection) group that I’m a part of, in order to join them on a trip down Big Escambia Creek (aka Conecuh River), which as luck would … Continue reading
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Tagged alabama, canoeing, Conecuh River, cypress, Escambia River, float trip, florida, kayaking, paddling, trains
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