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Category Archives: Canoeing
Kayaking on Turkey Hen Creek/Shoal River
Today’s adventure brought us to a a creek that, despite being only thirty minutes away, we had never visited before. A trip to this location requires all visitors to have an Eglin range pass. Located just south of the Shoal … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, crestview, eglin, float trip, kayaking, paddling, Shoal River, Turkey Hen Creek, yellow river
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Kayaking on the Upper Chipola River at Florida Caverns State Park
The upper Chipola River is an easy out-and-back paddle beginning at the Chipola River Sink boat ramp within Florida Caverns State Park near Marianna. The river’s name comes from the Choctaw Indian language and translates as “sweet water,” and … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, Chipola River, florida, Florida Caverns, florida springs, kayaking, marianna, paddling
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Canoeing on Rocky Creek and Rocky Bayou, Niceville, Fla
Florida’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, located on Hwy 20 near Bluewater Bay and a short drive from Destin and Niceville, is one of the Emerald Coast’s hidden gems. As a kayaking destination, Rocky Bayou State Park provides … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, float trip, florida, kayaking, niceville, paddling, rocky bayou, rocky bayou state park, rocky creek
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Cold Weather Gear & Tips to Keep You Paddling Year-round
When the icy fingers of winter descend many paddlers wind up retiring their canoes and kayaks to the dark recesses of the garage until spring, but with the proper gear it’s possible to paddle all year long and stay … Continue reading
Posted in Canoeing, Kayaking, Tips & Techniques
Tagged canoeing, cold weather gear, drysuit, kayaking, neoprene, paddling gear, paddling gloves, poggies, spray skirt, wetsuit
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Kayaking on Florida’s Perdido River Near Pensacola
This sand-bottom river was given its name, “Perdido,” meaning “lost,” by the Spaniards who inhabited the area in the early 1700s. This “lost” river begins in southern Alabama and empties into Perdido Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The … Continue reading
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Tagged canoe trails, canoeing, float trip, florida, kayaking, paddling, pensacola, Perdido River
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