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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

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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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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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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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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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