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Category Archives: Kayaking
Kayaking Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching and many people are wondering what gifts to buy for the paddling enthusiast in the family. While a top of the line kayak or canoe is always appreciated, they might be out of … Continue reading
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Kayaking at St. Vincent Island on Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Located near the city of Apalachicola, Fla, and across the Saint Vincent Sound is the St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, a 12,300 acre undeveloped barrier island teeming with both native and exotic wildlife. There are no roads leading to … Continue reading
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Cold Weather Gear & Tips to Keep You Paddling Year-round
When the icy fingers of winter descend many paddlers wind up retiring their canoes and kayaks to the dark recesses of the garage until spring, but with the proper gear it’s possible to paddle all year long and stay … Continue reading
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Kayaking on Florida’s Perdido River Near Pensacola
This sand-bottom river was given its name, “Perdido,” meaning “lost,” by the Spaniards who inhabited the area in the early 1700s. This “lost” river begins in southern Alabama and empties into Perdido Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The … Continue reading
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Kayaking on the Yellow River in the Florida Panhandle
The Yellow River, a state designated canoe trail through the Florida Greenways & Trails program, offers 56 miles of paddling trail from SR-2 – SR-87. This important aquifer of northwest Florida is managed and protected by the Yellow River … Continue reading
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