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The Jewels of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

  Oasis is perhaps the best description of Topsail Hill Preserve. An oasis of nature in a changing world of urban sprawl. Here, a unique ecosystem holds onto its place in Florida’s coastal dune system under the shade of an … Continue reading

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Low Impact Adventure After an Illness

  Occasionally there comes a time, perhaps due to illness, weather, equipment or the like where an outdoor activity may need to be scaled back to accommodate the capability of the participant. I recently experienced this while recovering from a … Continue reading

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Chassahowitzka River Kayaking Part Two

Our adventure continues, read Part One here, with a mother manatee and calf right in front of the boat launch and docks. The fact that these two made it into the No Wake zone is a miracle in itself. So … Continue reading

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Kayaking Adventure on the Chassahowitzka River in Homosassa, FL

I recently spent a few days camping near and exploring the Chassahowitzka River (pronounced Chaz-wits-kuh), or Chaz as the locals call it, along Florida’s Nature Coast in Homosassa Springs. As a destination, this is an area that certainly lives up … Continue reading

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Exploring the Wonders of St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

  Located at the end of a long road on the tip of a peninsula is a unique and pristine state park nestled between Saint Joseph Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This hidden gem of the Forgotten Coast is … Continue reading

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