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- 2020 Winter Solstice Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction
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- New Wildlife Art Store — Flying Frogs
- The Quarantine Edition of NW FL Outdoor Adventure
- 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
Ochlockonee River State Park Revisited
A state park can be very different depending on the season in which it is visited. During my first visit to Ochlockonee River State Park near Sopchoppy, FL, it was midsummer and the temperatures were well into the upper 90s. … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, florida, hiking, kayaking, nature, Ochlockonee River State Park, paddling, piebald deer, Sopchoppy, White Squirrels
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Exploring the Dead Lakes of Wewahitcka
One of Florida’s most unique places may just be the Dead Lakes, located in Wewahitchka, FL and just a short drive from Panama City and Port St. Joe. Once a hardwood forest sitting between the Chipola and Apalachicola River, … Continue reading
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Tagged Apalachicola River, birding, canoeing, Chipola River, dead lakes, fishing, kayaking, photography, wewahitchka
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Camping at Three Rivers State Park on Lake Seminole
Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit Three Rivers State Park. Nestled on the banks of Lake Seminole near the Florida/Georgia border, this park offers camping, hiking, fishing and boating, wildlife viewing and relaxation. If you’re looking … Continue reading
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Tagged alligators, Apalachicola River, Camping, Chattahoochee River, fishing, Flint River, florida, hiking, Jim Woodruff Dam, nature, three rivers state park
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A Visit to Fanning and Manatee Springs State Parks
On a recent trip down to Tampa, I decided to take the more leisurely and scenic route along Highway 98 to visit some of the state parks along this stretch and made my first stop at Fanning Springs State Park. … Continue reading
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Tagged fanning spring, florida, manatee spring, manatees, nature, State Park, wildlife
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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
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Tagged canoeing, cypress, fall colors, florida, Florida Caverns, grand ridge, kayaking, marianna, Tallahassee
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