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Tag Archives: Chipola River
Exploring the Dead Lakes of Wewahitcka
One of Florida’s most unique places may just be the Dead Lakes, located in Wewahitchka, FL and just a short drive from Panama City and Port St. Joe. Once a hardwood forest sitting between the Chipola and Apalachicola River, … Continue reading
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Tagged Apalachicola River, birding, canoeing, Chipola River, dead lakes, fishing, kayaking, photography, wewahitchka
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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 the Chipola River in Marianna, Florida
The Chipola River paddling trail starts near Marianna, Fla, and continues 51 miles to the small community of Scott’s Ferry near Florida’s “Dead Lakes”. The upper portion of the river offers high limestone banks and lush hardwood forest; the … Continue reading
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Tagged canoe trails, canoeing, Chipola River, float trip, florida, kayaking, marianna caverns, paddling
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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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Tagged canoeing, Chipola River, Harmony Bilge Pump, high volume bilge pump, kayak pump, kayaking gear, kayaking safety
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