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Tag Archives: canoeing
Kayaking on the Loxahatchee River near Jupiter, Fla
The Loxahatchee River has the distinction of being Florida’s first “Wild and Scenic River.” Designated in 1985, the Loxahatchee, a Seminole name meaning “turtle river,” is part of Florida’s Greenways and Trails System and is a favorite of local … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, florida, florida greenways and trails, jonathan dickinson state park, kayaking, kayaking trails, Loxahatchee River, paddle trip, River Bend, Trapper Nelson
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Kayaking on Kitching Creek at Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound, FL
Kitching Creek is a small tributary that flows into the Loxahatchee River at Jonathan Dickinson State Park near Hobe Sound, Fla. Visitors can rent a canoe or kayak from the camp store or launch their own vessel at the … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, florida, Hobe Sound, jonathan dickinson state park, Jupiter, kayaking, kitching creek, Loxahatchee, paddling trails
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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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Inflatable Kayaks and Alligator Attacks
It’s not often that I write an opinion piece, but a recent news article describing an alligator attack on Sarah Boynton while she was paddling her inflatable kayak in the Florida Everglades really caught my attention. A couple of … Continue reading
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Tagged alligator attacks, alligators, canoeing, common sense, florida, kayaking, sarah boynton
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Kayaking Alaqua Creek in Freeport, Fla
Located about 3.5 miles west of the town of Freeport, Fl., is Alaqua Creek. This dark-water creek begins on the Eglin Reservation (recreation permit required for most of the upper section) and flows into Alaqua Bayou on Choctawhatchee … Continue reading
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