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- A Different View of Crystal River, FL
- 2020 Winter Solstice Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction
- The Great Camera Rescue
- 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: nature
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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Personal Victory: Completing the Florida Master Naturalist Program
Three years ago I embarked on a journey to become a Florida Master Naturalist. It’s an adult education program created by the University of Florida/IFAS intended to promote awareness and understanding of Florida’s unique environment. I am happy to announce … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged environment, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, nature, wildlife
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Paddling With the Dolphins of Choctawhatchee Bay
One of my favorite things to do after a long day at work is to take the paddleboard out for a couple of hours and paddle around the bayou. On special days like today, I’ll sometimes find myself amongst a … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking, SUP
Tagged choctawhatchee bay, dolphins, florida, fort walton beach, kayaking, nature, paddling, standup paddleboard, wildlife
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Kayaking Adventure on Rocky Creek, Niceville FL
With the recent heat indexes in Florida we’ve been keeping the adventures fairly close to home so that we can start early and be off of the water before the temperatures really start to broil. Yesterday, we decided to take … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations, Kayaking
Tagged canoeing, float trip, florida, kayaking, nature, outdoors, paddleboard, summer, SUP
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Low Impact Adventure After an Illness
Occasionally there comes a time, perhaps due to illness, weather, equipment or the like where an outdoor activity may need to be scaled back to accommodate the capability of the participant. I recently experienced this while recovering from a … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Techniques
Tagged cabin fever, fishing, fishing fever, hiking after an injury, kayaking, low impact, nature, paddling, stir crazy, wildlife
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