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Bennett’s Creek

Bennett’s Creek

Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Birding, Coastal hammock, dolphins, Florida history, Interesting plants, island hopping, Karst topography, marine life, Maritime forest, open water, Plant lore, Rentals, Salt marshes, Shell midden, wildlife watching

…The mouth of Withlacoochee River and adjacent estuaries are excellent places to see loons, grebes (horned and pied-billed), mergansers (red-breasted and hooded) as well as the more common coastal species like white & brown pelicans, cormorants, anhin…

Ocklawaha River – Below the Dam

Adventure Outpost Tours, Birding, Civil War History, Florida history, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, National Park, Plant lore, Rentals, river otters, Steamboat history, steamboat landing, Timucua Indians, turtles, Uncategorized, wildlife watching

…n became unbearable.   Wildlife The wide open channel on this part of the river offers an excellent panorama of river forests and swamps that in places, stretch a half mile back from the main channel. Here, we find the usual menagerie of wildlife that…

Silver River

Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Birding, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, kayaking in springs, manatees, Mesic forest, monkey, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Seminole War history, Shuttle available, spring, Spring hopping, spring run, Springs, State Park, Timucua Indians, turtles, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching

…ng along in the shade of your boat. Feel free to bring swim-wear and snorkeling gear if you think you might be inclined to jump in and meet the river inhabitants face to mask. Highlights The most popular animals on this trip, and the most unusual for…

Withlacoochee River (South) #1

Adventure Outpost Tours, ancient Indian trail, Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Birding, blackwater river, De Soto exploration, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Hernando de Soto, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river ford, river otters, Seminole War history, Seminoles, Shuttle available, swamp exploration, Timucua Indians, wildlife watching

…ddle on relatively slow water. It’s very open in places, so wind can be an issue. Strength and endurance are your most important considerations. Like the lower Ocklawaha, there are many tempting side channels and the floating vegetation can be confusi…