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Tag Archives: kayaking
Beginner’s Guide to Kayaking, Capsizing and Paddling
One of the most common fears of first-time kayakers is that they’re afraid they’ll capsize or get stuck inside of the kayak. What most don’t realize is that the vast majority of modern kayaks are very stable and much … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Techniques
Tagged beginners, kayaking, learn how to kayak, learn how to paddle, what to do in a capsize
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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
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
Posted in Kayaking, Places, Reviews
Tagged Camping, canoeing, float trip, florida, kayaking, marianna, paddlers rendezvous
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Turkey Creek Boardwalk and Boggy Bayou Nature Trail
Located at 340 John Sims Blvd in the City of Niceville are two natural areas that have been set aside for the enjoyment of its residents, visitors and most importantly, local wildlife. Although both nature areas are in close … Continue reading
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Tagged birdwatching, Boggy Bayou, eglin, kayaking, niceville, swimming, Turkey Creek, walking
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A Visit to Ochlockonee River State Park
38 miles south of Tallahassee in the town of Sopchoppy on the banks of the Ochlockonee and Dead Rivers is the quiet 543 acre Ochlockonee State Park consisting of a beautiful pine woods forest providing a home to a … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, Dead River, florida, hiking, kayaking, Ochlockonee River, Ochlockonee State Park, Sopchoppy, White Squirrels
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