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Tag Archives: manatees
Magical Manatee Madness
At the time of writing this article, the West Indian Manatee, and its two subspecies, the Antillean and Florida Manatee, is still listed on the Endangered Species List. There is a current proposal before the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations, Kayaking, Wildlife
Tagged Crystal River, endangered species, florida springs, kayaking, King's Bay, manatees, snorkeling, wildlife viewing
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Chassahowitzka River Kayaking Part Two
Our adventure continues, read Part One here, with a mother manatee and calf right in front of the boat launch and docks. The fact that these two made it into the No Wake zone is a miracle in itself. So … Continue reading
Kayaking Adventure on the Chassahowitzka River in Homosassa, FL
I recently spent a few days camping near and exploring the Chassahowitzka River (pronounced Chaz-wits-kuh), or Chaz as the locals call it, along Florida’s Nature Coast in Homosassa Springs. As a destination, this is an area that certainly lives up … Continue reading
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Tagged boating, canoeing, chassahowitzka river, fishing, florida, Homosassa, kayaking, manatees, nature coast, paddling trail, solution holes, springs
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A Visit to Fanning and Manatee Springs State Parks
On a recent trip down to Tampa, I decided to take the more leisurely and scenic route along Highway 98 to visit some of the state parks along this stretch and made my first stop at Fanning Springs State Park. … Continue reading
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Tagged fanning spring, florida, manatee spring, manatees, nature, State Park, wildlife
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Kayaking With Manatees at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Florida
Every winter the Florida manatee takes refuge in the warmer springs and rivers along Florida’s coastline. These endangered mammals attract an influx of tourists and nature lovers hoping to catch a glimpse of the magnificent creatures, which can reach … Continue reading
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Tagged Crystal River, florida, kayaking, King's Bay, manatees, snorkeling, three sisters springs
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