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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

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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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Do-It-Yourself Camera Float for all Watersports

  This short guide will demonstrate how to make an inexpensive camera float for your waterproof camera. Yes, there are $6 – $20 floats out there, but this float works just as well as the expensive ones. First, obtain a … Continue reading

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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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A Visit to Pitt & Sylvan Springs at Econfina Creek

Located north of Panama City, Fl, on Hwy 20 in Bay County approximately 8.5 miles east of Hwy 77 lies several points of interest nestled into one small area: Econfina Creek, Pitt Spring, Sylvan Spring group and Williford Springs. 1/4 … Continue reading

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