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…nclination. NOTE: This river is a good place to look for these plants, as they grow right along the river bank in several places. However, it is illegal to disturb these plants here in the National Forest. Look, but don’t pick! History When William…
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…d. In the 1790’s, a number of ships were commissioned to combat the rising threat of piracy. Some of the timber used for these new ships was reportedly harvested from Cumberland Island. A decade after Nathaniel Green’s death, his widow married a cotto…
…ger excursions). Or maybe you enjoy wide open spaces with expansive views. If so, I recommend you look at Cedar Key, Wild Side of St. Augustine, Homosassa, Canaveral National Seashore, Chassahowitzka, Hontoon Island/Blue Springs, Suncoast Keys (Ozello…
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…ddle on relatively slow water. It’s very open in places, so wind can be an issue. But, since it’s an out-and-back trip, we can easily cut the trip short if wind or weather gets bad. Like Ocklawaha, the many tempting side channels and the floating vege…
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…dspring, is that it allows us to see the open, freshwater marsh community that dominates the first mile of the river. This is where we see the most wildlife, such as egrets, herons and cormorants. A very unique element of this first stretch is the pre…