Tag Archives: Chipola River

Exploring the Dead Lakes of Wewahitcka

  One of Florida’s most unique places may just be the Dead Lakes, located in Wewahitchka, FL and just a short drive from Panama City and Port St. Joe. Once a hardwood forest sitting between the Chipola and Apalachicola River, … Continue reading

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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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Kayaking the Chipola River in Marianna, Florida

  The Chipola River paddling trail starts near Marianna, Fla, and continues 51 miles to the small community of Scott’s Ferry near Florida’s “Dead Lakes”. The upper portion of the river offers high limestone banks and lush hardwood forest; the … Continue reading

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Review of the Harmony High Volume Sea Kayak Bilge Pump

I recently started carrying a Harmony dual action bilge pump in my kayak and finally got to put it to the test while paddling the Chipola River with a group of friends. While negotiating a turn around a submerged tree … Continue reading

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