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Tag Archives: florida
Kayaking on Dry Creek near Marianna, FL
Dry Creek, located in Jackson County, is a conundrum among local paddlers. This shallow, pristine creek is virtually the golden ring held just out of reach because the current put-in location for the creek is located on private property … Continue reading
Kayaking at the 2012 Paddler’s Rendezvous in Marianna, FL
During October I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the 2012 Paddler’s Rendezvous hosted by the Apalachee Canoe & Kayak Club (ACKC) at Merritt Mill Pond in Marianna, Florida. This four-day event brought over 167 paddlers from … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, canoeing, float trip, florida, kayaking, marianna, paddlers rendezvous
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A Visit to Eden Gardens State Park
Tucked away in Point Washington State Forest between Destin and Panama City is a century old mansion with a sprawling picturesque landscape, gardens, picnic areas and nature trails. The well-maintained lawn stretches all the way down to the quaint … Continue reading
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Tagged choctawhatchee bay, Eden Gardens, florida, florida state parks, Frogs, Garden of Eden, Tucker Bayou, Weddings at Eden Gardens, Wesley House, Wesley Mansion
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The Amazing Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis, or the Green Anole, is often inaccurately referred to as the “chameleon” of North America. It is a fascinating little lizard that many people have only seen in pet shops or zoos. Anoles are a common reptile found … Continue reading
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Tagged anole, Anolis carolinensis, camouflage, chameleon, florida, green lizard, lizards, reptiles
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Mediterranean Geckos: Urban Geckos of Florida and the Southeast
Most often seen between dusk and dawn, the small Hemidactylus turcicus are prowling window screens and doorways in the dark of the night, dutifully on the patrol for moths, flies, or other bothersome pests. What are these odd, little … Continue reading
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Tagged florida, florida wildlife, geckos, house geckos, lizards, reptiles
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