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Spelunking along the Florida Trail, Citrus County.
I am drawn to the cave opening carved into a small limestone cliff. I spot an opening low to the ground that could only be entered by crawling. At this moment, I decided I am going inside to explore or spelunk. Spelunking is a word of Greek origin that means “the art of exploring caves.” Continue reading
Scrubby flatwoods of Oscar Scherer State Park is bursting with fall wildflowers.
Oscar Scherer State Park is one of the largest remaining contiguous tracts of Scrubby Flatwoods habitats in Sarasota County. This 1381+ acres of scrub and Pine Flatwoods is home to the endangered Florida Scrub Jay, the only bird that is endemic to Florida. Continue reading
Paddle rapids on the Withlacoochee River North at low water!
Who says there are no rapids in Florida? Depending on the water levels….some days this may be true. But right now with the Withlacoochee River North at a low 40.5 feet, there are rapids and they are ripe! When at low levels, this river is not recommended for inexperienced paddlers. Continue reading
Madison Blue Spring State Park is a natural Florida hidden gem!
Madison Blue Spring has certainly earned its name as its pool of blue waters sit in a pristine setting surrounded by the temperate hardwood forest commonly found in northern Florida. Take in the view from all angles as you follow the path around the rim of the spring. Continue reading
Paddle Otter Creek for peace and serenity in Natural Florida
Follow the river as it forks right to enter the creek. Watch for yellow crowned night herons perched in the Cypress trees as they wait patiently for receding tides to expose hoards of fiddler crabs. Listen for the chirping call of an Osprey as you paddle past his large nest of intricately woven branches sitting high up in an old cypress snag. Take a moment to notice the golden sedges that line the waters edge with their delicate reddish blooms swaying softly in the light summer breeze. Continue reading
