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…issues. Hidden in the marshes, you might come on a sord of mallards or a spring of teal. While out in the open water, you’re more likely to see a cover of coots, or a paddling of ducks (if they take flight, the paddling becomes a brace). Overhead, it’…
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…17th century Spanish mission give ample testimony to this fact. Hernando De Soto made an unwelcome visit to the local Timucuan Indian village of Aguacaleyquen during his 1539 exploration of Florida (which eventually led him to the previously unknown…
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…-lined channel, we find ourselves on the open St. Johns River, compliments of an old logging canal. Osprey, vultures, eagles and many water birds keep us entertained as we move downstream (northward). Our next stop is Blue Spring State Park. Here, we’…
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…: Beginner – pro. The open channel can become a bit challenging when the wind kicks up. Otherwise, it’s a breeze ) Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your guide) Using your Own Boat – $40. (many padd…
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…ng our way upstream, the canopy slowly becomes more open and the waters edge becomes increasingly decorated with a lush assortment of emergent marsh vegetation. Another half mile and we’ve entered a wide, linear marsh. During much of the year, this ha…