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- Kayaking on Rainbow River in Dunnellon, FL
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Tag Archives: fishing
The Jewels of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Oasis is perhaps the best description of Topsail Hill Preserve. An oasis of nature in a changing world of urban sprawl. Here, a unique ecosystem holds onto its place in Florida’s coastal dune system under the shade of an … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Camping, canoeing, coastal dune lakes, dunes, fishing, hiking, kayaking, longleaf pine, pine lily, pitcher plants, State Park, Topsail Hill
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Low Impact Adventure After an Illness
Occasionally there comes a time, perhaps due to illness, weather, equipment or the like where an outdoor activity may need to be scaled back to accommodate the capability of the participant. I recently experienced this while recovering from a … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Techniques
Tagged cabin fever, fishing, fishing fever, hiking after an injury, kayaking, low impact, nature, paddling, stir crazy, wildlife
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Chassahowitzka River Kayaking Part Two
Our adventure continues, read Part One here, with a mother manatee and calf right in front of the boat launch and docks. The fact that these two made it into the No Wake zone is a miracle in itself. So … Continue reading
Kayaking Adventure on the Chassahowitzka River in Homosassa, FL
I recently spent a few days camping near and exploring the Chassahowitzka River (pronounced Chaz-wits-kuh), or Chaz as the locals call it, along Florida’s Nature Coast in Homosassa Springs. As a destination, this is an area that certainly lives up … Continue reading
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Tagged boating, canoeing, chassahowitzka river, fishing, florida, Homosassa, kayaking, manatees, nature coast, paddling trail, solution holes, springs
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Exploring the Wonders of St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Located at the end of a long road on the tip of a peninsula is a unique and pristine state park nestled between Saint Joseph Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This hidden gem of the Forgotten Coast is … Continue reading
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Tagged beaches, boating, Camping, fishing, florida, forgotten coast, hiking, kayaking, port st. joe, scalloping, snorkeling, state parks
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