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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
Paddle the Withlacoochee River South for a journey back in time.
We enjoyed a leisurely paddle in shallow waters as the first five miles gently bends and winds through the Witlacoochee State Forest and other protected lands. These lands allowed for peace and solitude through a prehistoric looking sight while the shallow waters kept the motorized boats at bay. We relaxed and took in the view as we passed intricate patterns of interwoven cypress knees lining the riverbanks. The still tanic waters provided near perfect reflections off the rivers surface. Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Canoeing, Florida Canoe Trail, Kayaking
Tagged B A Bowen Photography, eco-toursim Sumter County, FL, Florida River, kayaking Sumter County, landscape photography, nature photography, oudoor recreation Florida, paddling Sumter County, reflection, river, Sumter County, waterscapes, Withlacoochee River south
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Immerse Yourself in Natural Florida: Paddle the lesser traveled Waccasassa River
I paddled three miles up the Waccasassa before dark the canopy and fallen logs made the portaging frequent and un-fun. But I had the pleasure of seeing several Swallow-tailed kites soaring through the skies, snatching grubs from tree tops and eating them all in mid-flight. The level of this river is also heavily influenced by the tide as the water levels can change 2-3 feet with the incoming water as well as the direction of river flow. The mudflats prove to be an interesting place as large populations of giant white clawed fiddler crabs crawl sideways along the banks into the jungle of cypress knees for refuge. Continue reading
