Tag Archives: canoeing

Review of the Harmony High Volume Sea Kayak Bilge Pump

I recently started carrying a Harmony dual action bilge pump in my kayak and finally got to put it to the test while paddling the Chipola River with a group of friends. While negotiating a turn around a submerged tree … Continue reading

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Exploring Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna, Florida

Florida Caverns State Park, located in the town of Marianna, is a unique destination featuring Florida’s only show cave, and offering canoeing, camping and miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Within the park’s 1,300 acres, visitors can experience a … Continue reading

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Canoeing the Chipola River at Marianna, Fl from Yancey to Magnolia Bridges

Paddling the ten mile section of the Chipola River from Yancey Bridge in Marianna, Fl, to Magnolia Bridge south of the city makes for a relaxing and enjoyable float trip at almost any time of the year. The river is … Continue reading

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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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