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This paddle is one of our absolute favorites—but timing is everything. From February through March, the winds can shift in an instant, and today was no exception. Strong southern winds turned the journey into a battle, making every stroke toward the island (and back) feel like a test of endurance. Despite the challenge, the destination... Continue Reading →
On day two of our Bike & Springs Paddle, we were advised by Amy from The Holiday Inn Express in Crystal River to try paddling the Chassahowitzka River and see both the Seven Sisters Springs as well as the Crack. This waterway is quite vast and opens to the gulf. Since this was on our... Continue Reading →
From Hobe Sound/Stuart FL, we headed NW for a two day excursion to paddle Three Sister Springs in the town of Crystal River and then off to Rainbow River in the town of Dunnellon. DAY ONE: After a 3.5 hr drive, our first stop was to bike a portion of the Withlacoochee State Trail. At... Continue Reading →
Peanut Island, in Riviera Beach, FL, is rich in history and offers both land and sea trekking. There was/is a hidden bunker for JFK for when he and his family would vacation in their Palm Beach home. https://youtu.be/QlOWdxi0dg8 If you can’t make the paddle, there are a couple of alternatives: Blue Water Cove Resort and... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/TdHmMgZ6zPQ Fort Pierce Inlet State Park This completes our third paddle in Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. Our first paddle was along the SL islands, and if you paddle here, make sure to stop at SL-13 (Spoil Island), where opposite of Spoil Island is a sliver of sand and trees, with a swing. Our second... Continue Reading →
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