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- Kayaking Cypress Spring on Holmes Creek, Vernon FL
- Spring 2018 News and Updates
- Kayaking on Rainbow River in Dunnellon, FL
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Tag Archives: nature
Ochlockonee River State Park Revisited
A state park can be very different depending on the season in which it is visited. During my first visit to Ochlockonee River State Park near Sopchoppy, FL, it was midsummer and the temperatures were well into the upper 90s. … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, florida, hiking, kayaking, nature, Ochlockonee River State Park, paddling, piebald deer, Sopchoppy, White Squirrels
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Camping at Three Rivers State Park on Lake Seminole
Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit Three Rivers State Park. Nestled on the banks of Lake Seminole near the Florida/Georgia border, this park offers camping, hiking, fishing and boating, wildlife viewing and relaxation. If you’re looking … Continue reading
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Tagged alligators, Apalachicola River, Camping, Chattahoochee River, fishing, Flint River, florida, hiking, Jim Woodruff Dam, nature, three rivers state park
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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 at St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park in Stuart, Fla
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve is a unique location for paddlers that is entirely dependent on the tides. Kayakers can launch at the end of Cove Rd in Stuart, Fla., and paddle across the Intracoastal Waterway to duck into the … Continue reading
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Tagged beaches, birding, canoeing, florida, florida state parks, kayaking, mangroves, nature, st lucie inlet preserve, wildlife
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