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Tag Archives: nature
Biking and Hiking at Timberlake, Fort Walton Beach, Fl
Sun and surf aren’t the only activities that the Fort Walton Beach/Destin area have to offer. Just a few miles inland on the Eglin Reservation are over 26 miles of maintained biking and hiking trails for the outdoor adventurer. To … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Hiking
Tagged bicycling, biking, biking trails, cycling, destin, emerald coast, fort walton beach, hiking, nature
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Paddling on the Perdido River near Pensacola, Florida
On Sunday eight paddlers showed up bright and early on a perfectly perfect day for paddling with the FPCKC (Florida Panhandle Canoe & Kayak Connection) down the Perdido River. The drought had brought water levels down to almost historical levels … Continue reading
Posted in Places
Tagged canoeing, float trip, florida canoe trails, kayaking, nature, paddling trips, pensacola, Perdido River
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Visit the Jewel of Panama City, St. Andrews State Park
Tucked discreetly on a peninsula literally a stone’s throw from civilization are 1,260 protected acres teeming with wildlife and unspoiled beaches. A visit to St. Andrews St. Park provides the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, … Continue reading
Posted in Camping, Destinations
Tagged Camping, cycling, emerald coast, florida, hiking, nature, panama city, St. Andrews State Park
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Kayaking on Merritt Mill Pond Near Marianna, FL
The more I explore Florida the more I find to love about it. This week’s adventure begins with a two hour drive from the city of Fort Walton Beach to Merritt Mill Pond near the city of Marianna, Fl, where … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking, Places, Reviews
Tagged canoeing, fishing, florida, kayaking, marianna, merritt mill pond, nature, paddling trips, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming holes
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Hiking at Krul Lake in Blackwater State Forest
Thanksgiving Day, 2010 I have an aversion to the holidays, particularly Thanksgiving, so instead of stuffing myself to capacity I took a drive out to Krul Lake in Blackwater State Forest instead to do a bit of hiking. First, let … Continue reading