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The Small Wonders of Basin Bayou, Freeport Fla
Basin Bayou is a nearly pristine, yet somewhat overlooked area nestled on the north shore of Choctawhatchee Bay and located a short drive west of Freeport, Florida on Highway 20. The northern side of Basin Bayou is surrounded and protected … Continue reading
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Tagged basin bayou, basin creek, canoeing, choctawhatchee bay, florida, Freeport, kayaking, paddling
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Small Town Adventure: Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival
Every year in the very small town of Sopchoppy, Fl, nestled in the heart of the Apalachicola National Forest and yet less than an hour’s drive from the state capitol, a unique annual festival unfolds bringing out locals and … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, festival, florida, Ochlockonee River, small town, Sopchoppy, Worm Grunting Festival
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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
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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Tagged boating, canoeing, chassahowitzka river, fishing, florida, Homosassa, kayaking, manatees, nature coast, paddling trail, solution holes, springs
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Ochlockonee River State Park Revisited
A state park can be very different depending on the season in which it is visited. During my first visit to Ochlockonee River State Park near Sopchoppy, FL, it was midsummer and the temperatures were well into the upper 90s. … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, florida, hiking, kayaking, nature, Ochlockonee River State Park, paddling, piebald deer, Sopchoppy, White Squirrels
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