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Kayaking on the Emerald Coast.

Planning Your Kayaking Trip to Florida

  While traveling abroad recently the statement was made by a fellow vacationer that whenever they pictured Florida they didn’t think of it as having places to kayak, instead they envisioned palm trees and endless stretches of white sand beaches. … Continue reading

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Kayaking on the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida

  The 5.6 mile long Rainbow River at Dunnellon, Florida, is notably one of the clearest rivers and is designated as an Outstanding Florida Waterway. As such it has special regulations applied to it that help maintain its pristine state. … Continue reading

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Kayaking on the Chassahowitzka River along Florida’s Nature Coast

    The Chassahowitzka River, pronounced ‘Chaz-wits-kuh’ and which means “hanging pumpkin,” is one of the state’s Outstanding Florida Waterways and as such has been given special protections to maintain its quality. Located about 8 miles south of Homosassa Springs, … Continue reading

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Paddling on the Choctawhatchee River

  The Choctawhatchee River is Florida’s fourth longest river, traveling approximately 170 miles from its beginnings in Alabama to the Choctawhatchee River basin, bay and into the Gulf of Mexico. This alluvial river encompasses a broad flood plain that nourishes … Continue reading

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Misadventures in Kayaking

  I wouldn’t say that I necessarily have a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time — rather I seem to always unintentionally be where the action is. There are all kinds of situations that a … Continue reading

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