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- 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: wildlife
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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Exploring Big Lagoon State Park in Perdido Key, Fla
Fall is the perfect time of year to plan a trip to Big Lagoon State Park, located just 10 miles southwest of Pensacola, Fl near Perdido Key. This 655 acre park has just about something for everyone; camping, hiking, … Continue reading
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Tagged beaches, Camping, coastal, cycling, fishing, florida, hiking, kayaking, nature, pensacola, Perdido Key, state parks, wildlife
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Exploring Karick Lake in Blackwater River State Forest near Baker, FL
Located about 20 miles northwest of Crestview, Florida in Blackwater River State Forest is the 65 acre man-made Karick Lake. This tranquil lake was created in 1965 and then opened to fishing a year later. It has a maximum … Continue reading
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Tagged bass fishing, birding, blackwater river state forest, Camping, crestview, emerald coast, fishing, florida, General Andrew Jackson, hiking, Jackson's Red Ground Trail, Karick Lake, nature, wildlife
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Video: Exploring the Florida Panhandle
It’s been a rainy weekend on the Emerald Coast so I took the time to create a short 4 minute video highlighting some of the sights along the Florida panhandle. I hope you enjoy it! [amazon_enhanced asin=”0813033381″ /]
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Tagged alligators, beach, canoeing, destin, emerald coast, florida, florida springs, kayaking, nature, outdoor adventure, rivers, snorkeling, springs, video, wildlife
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