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Tag Archives: canoeing
Kayaking on the Upper Chipola River at Florida Caverns State Park
The upper Chipola River is an easy out-and-back paddle beginning at the Chipola River Sink boat ramp within Florida Caverns State Park near Marianna. The river’s name comes from the Choctaw Indian language and translates as “sweet water,” and … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, Chipola River, florida, Florida Caverns, florida springs, kayaking, marianna, paddling
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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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Tagged canoe trails, canoeing, chassahowitzka river, float trip, florida, kayaking, nature coast, paddling
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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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Tagged alligators, boating, boating accidents, boating dangers, canoeing, feral hogs, float trip, kayaking, paddling
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