Canoeing on the Santa Fe River
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updated 9-11-97
Canoeing on the Santa Fe River
The Santa Fe, located near High Springs in north-central Florida, is a major tributary to the Suwannee River. The Santa Fe is dotted with springs along its length. At one point the river actually goes underground for about 3 miles before reemerging!
Winter Canoeing in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness Area.
The Okefenokee offers hundreds of miles of canoeing trails for the adventurous paddler. Back country camping, mostly accessible only by canoe or kayak, is available by permit only.
Juniper Creek in the Ocala National Forest
Juniper Creek is narrow and twisty and can be a challenging to the novice paddler. Excellent scenery and crystal-clear water are the reward for your efforts.
More info of the Ocala National forest
Florida Redbelly Turtles warming
their cold blood in the sun. With it's lush tropical foliage and an abundance of wildlife,
Alexander Spring Creek in the Ocala National Forest is one of our all time favorite places
to go canoeing.
A giant Baldcypress on the banks of the Icheetucknee River.
Called "The wood eternal" because of its resistance to decay, the majestic Baldcypress is among Florida's oldest and most beautiful trees. These trees often reach a height of over 100 feet. The name Baldcypress comes from the fact that most of the older trees have a flat or "squared off" top due to old lighting strikes or storm damage.
Climbing Astors on Alexander Springs Creek in the Ocala National Forest
These pink and purple astors can be found on most of Florida's lakes, streams and wetlands, spring, summer and fall. Throw in some bright yellow begger-ticks and red cardnal flowers or wild hibiscus and it seems like you're paddling through the world's best flower shop!
Water Hyacinth.
PHOTOS TAKEN FROM THE SEAT OF A CANOE BY BRUCE BECKWITH, GUIDE AND ACA CANOEING INSTRUCTOR WITH FLORIDA PACK &PADDLE
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