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Tag Archives: canoeing
Kayaking & Canoeing on Alexander Creek and Springs Near Ocala, Florida
There’s nothing that will get the blood pumping faster than rounding a creek bend in your kayak and surprising an alligator, but that’s exactly what happened to me on a recent trip to Alexander Creek and Spring near Ocala, … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander spring, alligators, canoeing, float trip, florida, florida springs, kayaking, nature, Ocala, paddling trips
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Kayaking on Florida’s Silver River and Silver Springs
Silver River is a nature lover’s dream and the best way to see it is from the water. All wildlife on the river is protected and as a result most of the animals seem undisturbed by the humans they … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, float trip, florida, florida springs, kayaking, Ocala, Silver River, Silver River State Park, Silver Springs
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Kayaking and Canoeing With Your Dog Safely
Paddlers are a hardy breed, going where landlubbers fear to tread. Naturally, spending so much time on the water often leads to thoughts of bringing along Fido, but before loading up the family dog for the next kayaking or … Continue reading
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Tagged alligators, canoeing, dog life vests, dogs, kayaking, paddling, paddling with your dog
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Kayaking on Western Lake at Grayton Beach State Park, Florida
It’s a rare treat when a single location offers more than one would expect. At Grayton Beach State Park, paddling enthusiasts can paddle and fish in the Gulf of Mexico or in the park’s 100-acre coastal dune lake. Western … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, florida, florida state parks, grayton beach, kayaking, nature, paddling trips, Point Washinton Forest
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Kayaking and Canoeing Safety
Participating in water activities always carries an element of danger, some seen and unseen. It’s important to be aware of one’s surroundings and be prepared for emergencies in the event one should arise. Even the most experienced paddlers can … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, float trip, flotation device, kayaking, life jacket, paddle float, paddling trips, safety, whistle
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