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Paddling on the Perdido River near Pensacola, Florida

On Sunday eight paddlers showed up bright and early on a perfectly perfect day for paddling with the FPCKC (Florida Panhandle Canoe & Kayak Connection) down the Perdido River. The drought had brought water levels down to almost historical levels … Continue reading

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Portage Purgatory — Five Runs, Conecuh National Forest, Ala

  It’s not uncommon for paddlers to encounter a portage while on a float trip, particularly during low water. In fact, most canoeists and kayakers expect it; some even going as far as to carry along a saw for clearing … Continue reading

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Kayaking on Merritt Mill Pond Near Marianna, FL

The more I explore Florida the more I find to love about it. This week’s adventure begins with a two hour drive from the city of Fort Walton Beach to Merritt Mill Pond near the city of Marianna, Fl, where … Continue reading

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Hiking at Krul Lake in Blackwater State Forest

Thanksgiving Day, 2010 I have an aversion to the holidays, particularly Thanksgiving, so instead of stuffing myself to capacity I took a drive out to Krul Lake in Blackwater State Forest instead to do a bit of hiking. First, let … Continue reading

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A Visit to St. Vincent Island

On Saturday we took a trip out to Port St. Joe along the peninsula down to Indian Pass where the tip of St. Vincent Island lies just a half mile from shore across St. Vincent Sound. The island itself is … Continue reading

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