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Tag Archives: paddling trips
Portage Purgatory — Five Runs, Conecuh National Forest, Ala
It’s not uncommon for paddlers to encounter a portage while on a float trip, particularly during low water. In fact, most canoeists and kayakers expect it; some even going as far as to carry along a saw for clearing … Continue reading
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Tagged alabama, canoeing, conecuh national forest, five runs creek, float trip, kayaking, paddling trips, yellow river
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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
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Tagged canoeing, fishing, florida, kayaking, marianna, merritt mill pond, nature, paddling trips, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming holes
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Canoeing on Florida’s Blackwater River
Take a leisurely float trip on one of Florida’s premiere rivers, Blackwater River, located in the northwest panhandle of Florida; a pristine, shifting sand bottom river, perfect for a long leisurely float trip. With an average current of 2-3 … Continue reading
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Tagged blackwater river, canoeing, float trip, florida, florida canoe trails, kayaking, nature, paddling trips
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A Visit to St. Vincent Island
On Saturday we took a trip out to Port St. Joe along the peninsula down to Indian Pass where the tip of St. Vincent Island lies just a half mile from shore across St. Vincent Sound. The island itself is … Continue reading
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Tagged apalachicola, hiking, nature, paddling trips, panama city, port st. joe, st. joseph bay, st. vincent island, st. vincent national wildlife refuge
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Kayaking in Niceville, Florida on Turkey Creek
What better way to spend a day than by paddling along beautiful Turkey Creek and experiencing nature at its finest. From cool swimming holes to first rate wildlife viewing, Turkey Creek has it all. Update: Repairs at the damaged trestle … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, float trip, florida canoe trails, kayaking, paddling trips
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