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Explore Fort Pickens National Park in Pensacola
Fort Pickens can be found nestled on the tip of Santa Rosa Island where it overlooks the entrance to Pensacola Bay. Originally designed to protect access to the bay and the surrounding area, construction on the fort began in … Continue reading
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Tagged attractions, Camping, Civil War, cycling, emerald coast, florida, Florida panhandle, Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore, hiking, national park, pensacola
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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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Tagged canoe trails, canoeing, dunnellon, float trip, florida, kayaking, paddling, rainbow river, tubing
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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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Kayaking the Suwannee River
The Suwannee River is perhaps the most well-known river in the state of Florida, inspiring songs and legends of life along its banks. The river stretches over 235 miles in length on its journey from the Okefenokee Swamp in … Continue reading
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Tagged canoe trails, canoeing, float trip, florida, kayaking, suwannee river
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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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