A river seems a magic thing. A magic, moving, living part of the very earth itself.
Laura Gilpin
I imagine I should no longer consider myself a novice kayaker, as I have been paddling Florida rivers for over ten years and have paddled over fifty rivers to date. I set a goal way back when to paddle all the Florida rivers, and this blog was my way of tracking my progress. Although paddling all rivers may be impossible for more reasons than one, it sure has been fun trying!
Strangely, I don’t own a kayak; I live in a condo with no place to store one. However, I have managed by using the outfitters along the rivers. I don’t know what I would have done without them! I have tried to include current outfitter information in all my posts.
A preview of my posts…
The Rhesus Monkeys
A common greeting among yakers on my Silver River trip was, “Have you seen any monkeys?” Everyone seemed to be looking for the elusive rhesus monkeys. I heard stories of large groups (bands? herds?) of these monkeys […]
Creek vs. River
As I paddled the Blackwater Creek, I wondered, “Why a creek, why not Blackwater River?” I asked my friend Bill. He suggested that it merely depended upon the person who named it. So, I Googled […]
My Three Most Awesome Florida River Paddles
Florida rivers are amazingly beautiful, mystical, and fun, and after paddling them for over ten years, I feel a touch of guilt selecting favorites. However, I admit it! There are those to which I would […]
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Footprints and Ripples 