Category Archives: Places

Reviews of popular destinations in and near the Florida panhandle.

A Review of Ponce de Leon Springs State Park, Florida

  Note: There may be some slight exaggeration to the Pterodactyl mosquito attack that happened during this particular visit. Normally when I go out to review a location I do my best to sell it in a positive light, however, … Continue reading

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Deep Sea Fishing in Destin, Florida

  Destin is known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” and for good reason, deep water access begins straight from Destin’s East Pass to 100-foot (30m) depths within 10 miles (16km) — the speediest deep sea fishing access on the Gulf … Continue reading

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Chipola River — Peacock Landing to Look & Tremble Rapids

  It was a beautiful Sunday morning on the Chipola River with low water levels and near perfect temperatures when twenty two members of the FPCKC and West Florida Canoe Club set out for a day of fun on the … Continue reading

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Snorkeling With the Manatees of Crystal River, Florida

  While most people were rushing about on Christmas Eve to finish up last minute holiday shopping I was spending my morning immersed in the chilly 72 degree waters of Crystal River on a quest to find and swim with … Continue reading

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Review of Little Boiling Creek in the Florida Panhandle

  I’ve done Big Boiling Creek north of Navarre several times and enjoyed it immensely, so when the opportunity arose to try out Little Boiling Creek with the Florida Canoe & Kayak Connection I jumped at it because when trying … Continue reading

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