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- A Different View of Crystal River, FL
- 2020 Winter Solstice Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction
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- New Wildlife Art Store — Flying Frogs
- The Quarantine Edition of NW FL Outdoor Adventure
- Kayaking on Turkey Hen Creek/Shoal River
- Kayaking Cypress Spring on Holmes Creek, Vernon FL
- Spring 2018 News and Updates
- Kayaking on Rainbow River in Dunnellon, FL
- Announcing the 2018 Florida Paddler’s Rendezvous Dates
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Tag Archives: hiking
A Different View of Crystal River, FL
Most people think of manatees when trying to describe Crystal River, Florida, but there’s more to this coastal town than just the gentle giants that inhabit King’s Bay and the surrounding waterways. Situated along the beating heart of the coastal … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations, Places, Reviews
Tagged Crystal River, dining, florida, hiking, kayaking, Kings Bay, nature, nature coast, outdoors, shopping, sightseeing, travel
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The Quarantine Edition of NW FL Outdoor Adventure
Welcome to a surreal installment of Northwest Florida Outdoor (Indoor?) Adventure. These are strange times indeed. Although, if I reflect on my own family history, my father, having been born in 1906, survived the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic and … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, News, Tips & Techniques
Tagged adventure, gardening dogs, hiking, indoor, outdoor, pandemic, quarantine, soccer, walking
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The Jewels of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Oasis is perhaps the best description of Topsail Hill Preserve. An oasis of nature in a changing world of urban sprawl. Here, a unique ecosystem holds onto its place in Florida’s coastal dune system under the shade of an … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Camping, canoeing, coastal dune lakes, dunes, fishing, hiking, kayaking, longleaf pine, pine lily, pitcher plants, State Park, Topsail Hill
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Hiking With Cold-Weather Asthma
As I write this, it is 32 degrees in my corner of Florida, with an expected high of 56. The forecast calls for sunny skies and a mild breeze. Perfect hiking weather – if you don’t have cold-weather induced … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Techniques
Tagged asthma, cold weather asthma, coughing, exercise-induced asthma, hiking, respiratory distress, trouble breathing
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