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Tag Archives: florida
Inflatable Kayaks and Alligator Attacks
It’s not often that I write an opinion piece, but a recent news article describing an alligator attack on Sarah Boynton while she was paddling her inflatable kayak in the Florida Everglades really caught my attention. A couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking
Tagged alligator attacks, alligators, canoeing, common sense, florida, kayaking, sarah boynton
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Understanding Why Alligators Attack
Alligators, Alligator mississippiensis, have a long-running reputation for being unforgiving man-eaters, and while it’s true that people have fallen victim to these prehistoric reptiles over the years, not all of these attacks can be attributed to an alligator specifically … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Techniques, Wildlife
Tagged alligator attacks, florida, gators, man eaters, predators, reptiles
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Kayaking Alaqua Creek in Freeport, Fla
Located about 3.5 miles west of the town of Freeport, Fl., is Alaqua Creek. This dark-water creek begins on the Eglin Reservation (recreation permit required for most of the upper section) and flows into Alaqua Bayou on Choctawhatchee … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaqua Creek, canoeing, fishing, florida, Freeport, kayaking
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Turkey Creek Revisited. Kayaking in Niceville, FL
Update: Repairs at the damaged trestle have been completed and Turkey Creek has reopened to paddlers. 5/27/15 It’s been a couple of years since I’ve written about Turkey Creek. It’s one of the creeks that we frequent the most if … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, eglin reservation, emerald coast, float trips, florida, kayaking, niceville, paddling
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Alaqua Creek Park
Alaqua Creek has been on my list of places to explore for some time now, but circumstances have thus far prevented me from dropping my kayak into the waters here. Nevertheless, I did find time to explore the park … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaqua Creek, florida, Freeport, parks, walton county boat ramps
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