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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!

Entering the Cypress Wonderland

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.


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Ocean to Lake Trail, 3rd Section, Corbett Wildlife Management Area to Beeline Highway (05/18/2023)

Ocean to Lake Trail, 3rd Section, Corbett Wildlife Management Area to Beeline Highway (05/18/2023)

Having learned (the hard way) that Uber will not drop off or pick up in these remote areas, the logistics of my next hike became my priority. In the end, my daughter dropped me at the South Gate to the Corbett Wildlife Management Area at 2:45 PM—yes, a late start, but it stays light until…

May 31, 2023
Hog Hammock and Promontory Trails (05/07/2023)

Hog Hammock and Promontory Trails (05/07/2023)

Now that I had warmed up on the Eagle Trail, I was ready for Hog Hammock and Promontory Loop Trails. Hog Hammock loops with an option to return at one mile or two. The Promontory Loop Trail is a straight one-mile shoot out and back from Hog Hammock. The total hike for both trails is…

May 28, 2023
Eagle Trail (05/07/2023)

Eagle Trail (05/07/2023)

I started my afternoon hiking adventure on this sweet, twisty-turny dirt trail that surrounds Gator Lake in West Palm Beach. Just over a half mile, this is a great warm-up trail! I love that access and parking to this trail and the Hammock Hog and Promontory Loop Trails was easy—and included bathrooms with flushing toilets!…

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

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