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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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Visit Florida’s Tallest Waterfall at Falling Waters State Park
Falling Waters State Park, located three miles south of the town of Chipley, boasts Florida’s tallest waterfall at 73 feet. In addition to the waterfall, the park contains several prominent sinkholes, hiking trails, lake and campground. Conveniently located just … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, Falling Waters State Park, florida, hiking, sinkholes, tallest waterfall, waterfall
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A Review of Ponce de Leon Springs State Park, Florida
Note: There may be some slight exaggeration to the Pterodactyl mosquito attack that happened during this particular visit. Normally when I go out to review a location I do my best to sell it in a positive light, however, … Continue reading
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Tagged florida, hiking, mosquitoes, Ponce de Leon Springs, pterodactyls, State Park, swimming
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My First Close Call With an Alligator
My friends would have you believe that I’m fearless in the presence of alligators, especially when I’m drifting close in my kayak attempting to get that one-in-a-million photograph. Truth be told, I have a very healthy respect for them, … Continue reading
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Tagged alligator, close encounters, florida, kayaking, wildlife photography
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Hiking the Dutch Tieman Trail at Pine Log State Forest near Ebro, FL
Located 14 miles north of Panama City, Florida in Pine Log State Forest are several hiking, biking and horse trails just waiting to be explored. In particular, the Dutch Tieman trail, named after the park’s first ranger, Edgar “Dutch” … Continue reading
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Tagged emerald coast, florida, hiking, hiking trails, horse trails, off-road cycling, panama city, panhandle, pine log state forest, sand pond recreation area
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