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Tag Archives: paddling
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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Turkey Creek Revisited. Kayaking in Niceville, FL
Update: Repairs at the damaged trestle have been completed and Turkey Creek has reopened to paddlers. 5/27/15 It’s been a couple of years since I’ve written about Turkey Creek. It’s one of the creeks that we frequent the most if … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, eglin reservation, emerald coast, float trips, florida, kayaking, niceville, paddling
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Kayaking on Dry Creek near Marianna, FL
Dry Creek, located in Jackson County, is a conundrum among local paddlers. This shallow, pristine creek is virtually the golden ring held just out of reach because the current put-in location for the creek is located on private property … Continue reading
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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Kayaking on the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida
The 5.6 mile long Rainbow River at Dunnellon, Florida, is notably one of the clearest rivers and is designated as an Outstanding Florida Waterway. As such it has special regulations applied to it that help maintain its pristine state. … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking
Tagged canoe trails, canoeing, dunnellon, float trip, florida, kayaking, paddling, rainbow river, tubing
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