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Kayaking With Manatees at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Florida
Every winter the Florida manatee takes refuge in the warmer springs and rivers along Florida’s coastline. These endangered mammals attract an influx of tourists and nature lovers hoping to catch a glimpse of the magnificent creatures, which can reach … Continue reading
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Canoeing on Rocky Creek and Rocky Bayou, Niceville, Fla
Florida’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, located on Hwy 20 near Bluewater Bay and a short drive from Destin and Niceville, is one of the Emerald Coast’s hidden gems. As a kayaking destination, Rocky Bayou State Park provides … Continue reading
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Kayaking at St. Vincent Island on Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Located near the city of Apalachicola, Fla, and across the Saint Vincent Sound is the St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, a 12,300 acre undeveloped barrier island teeming with both native and exotic wildlife. There are no roads leading to … Continue reading
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Kayaking on Florida’s Perdido River Near Pensacola
This sand-bottom river was given its name, “Perdido,” meaning “lost,” by the Spaniards who inhabited the area in the early 1700s. This “lost” river begins in southern Alabama and empties into Perdido Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The … Continue reading
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Kayaking on the Yellow River in the Florida Panhandle
The Yellow River, a state designated canoe trail through the Florida Greenways & Trails program, offers 56 miles of paddling trail from SR-2 – SR-87. This important aquifer of northwest Florida is managed and protected by the Yellow River … Continue reading
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