5/23
Sun
9:30 AM
Leisure
Seminole
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Secret Lake Jessup Hike. A new trail that
Lynn Van Horne showed me. It’s a secret but I will tell you it goes out to
Lake Jessup and you really don't know what you will come across. Bring your
camera as the flora is just out of this world. Call me for directions and
more information. We will get started at 9:30 sharp. Event Host: Jerry
O'Keefe, (H) 407-767-2442 and (C)407-353-8099 or euph201@aol.com
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5/30
Sunday
9:30 AM
Moderate
St. Lucie
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St. Lucie Estuary Paddle.
We'll meet at the Intracoastal Waterway at Cove Road in Stuart and paddle
south across the water and through lots of mangroves for 3-4 miles to get to
a secluded landing. A short trek (50ft) through the brush will have us on
the beach. This beach can only be reached by boat so it should be very quiet
and peaceful. Lots of wildlife to see along the way including dolphin. We'll
have a picnic on the beach, rest and enjoy the ocean, then head back to the
start. Members and invited guests only. Please contact Cathy Phillips for
more info and directions at flakayaker@aol.com
(preferred) or 1-561-688-2398.
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6/6
Sun
10 AM
Leisure
Seminole
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Alexander Springs Run Paddle. We’ll meet at the
bridge just east of the entrance to Alexander Springs Rec. Area on County Rd
445 (off of Hwy 19 north of Eustis) Delorme pg. 73. From there, we’ll
caravan to the put in then paddle up stream for a couple of hours, stop for
lunch and turn around and paddle back. The paddle up stream is a little
challenging, but worth the effort. We may alter & paddle from the bridge
and back if road is poor. Limit 16 boats, but please call for reservations.
Bring sunscreen, water, and lunch. Event Host: Mabel Magarinos
magarim@ocps.net (preferred) or
407-251-7546.
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6/8
Tue
8:30 AM
Leisure
Seminole
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Spring Hammock Hike and Splash Park. Open to
hikers over 5 years of age. Bring your children or grandchildren to
experience a completely shaded 2 mile hike along a stream leading to Lake
Jesup. This is a great introduction to the wilderness as we hike a narrow
trail, go under a viaduct, walk on boardwalks, and then see huge Lake Jesup.
We may get muddy feet. Then we will drive 4 miles to the Torcaso Splash Park
in Winter Springs. No fee, just lots of spouts to run through. Meet at the
east end of Soldiers Field Soccer Park on 419, which intersects, with 434 on
one end and 17-92 on the other. Event Host: Lynn Van Horne
LynnV@oco.net 407-331-8609
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6/12
Sat
9 AM
Moderate
Alachua
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Santa Fe River Paddle.
The Santa Fe is a great place to paddle in the warm summer months with
crystal clear 72 degree springs all along the way. We plan to paddle a
15-mile section from the Hwy 441 Bridge to the Hwy 47 Bridge. This is a
downstream float trip but the 15 miles may make it strenuous for some. This
beautiful river boasts banks choked with pines, cypress, oaks, and other
hardwoods. An abundance of wildlife can be sighted year round and we might
see beaver, otter, deer, and alligators. We’ll use Santa Fe River Canoe
Outpost 386-454-2050 to shuttle our boats back to the put-in, fee $15 per
boat. Canoe/kayak rentals avail. Reservations required limited to 15 boats.
Events Host: Dennis and Kim Gonzalez.
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6/12
Sat
8 PM
Leisure
Volusia
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Turtle Watch and Beach Walk. New Smyrna
Beach - Canaveral National Seashore’s most extensive resource management
program involves Sea Turtles nest protection. The park documents 3,000 to
4,000 Sea Turtle nest each year. On summer evenings the rangers lead a
program at night to watch the turtles in their process of nesting. Space is
limited to 4 and reservations are required. Members only. Contact Event Host
for more info & reservations. Event Host: Lynn Van Horne
LynnV@oco.net or 407-331-8609
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6/19
Sat
8 PM
Leisure
Brevard
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Turtle Watch and Beach Walk. Merritt Island
- Canaveral National Seashore’s most extensive resource management program
involves Sea Turtles nest protection. The park documents 3,000 to 4,000 Sea
Turtle nest each year. On summer evenings the rangers lead a program at
night to watch the turtles in their process of nesting. Space is limited to
4 and reservations are required. Members only. Contact Event Host for more
info & reservations. Event Host: Shelley Claudin,
shelley.claudin@cubic.com or 407-281-7181 |
6/19
Sat
9:30 AM
Leisure
Volusia
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DeLeon Springs Paddle. Come and enjoy a day at
DeLeon Springs State Park. We will paddle approx 4 or 5 miles then have a
picnic lunch at the park. Fee is $3 per person or $5 per car. Rentals are
available, but advise that you call ahead and reserve. DeLeon Springs is
just off Hwy 17 just beyond the town of DeLeon Spgs. Members and invited
guests. Limit of 12 boats. Reservations required. Hosts are Brian and
Yvonne Baldwin ybaldwin@cfl.rr.com or
(386) 428-7058.
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6/20
Sun
9:00 am
Leisure/Moderate
Seminole
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Wekiva River Paddle. Join us for a leisurely
paddle on the Wekiva River from the Wekiva Marina to just past S.R. 46 to
what was formerly Katie’s Landing. This approximately 8 mile stretch of the
river starts as a meandering river with a moderate current and ends with a
couple of miles of shallow, wide open river. If the wind is strong and
blowing in the wrong direction, the last couple of miles can make the
paddling a bit of a challenge. The river supports abundant wildlife,
including gators, otters, and uncounted birds. The Wekiva sees a lot of
usage upstream from the Marina, but once you get a mile or so downstream, it
is not nearly as crowded. Bring a lunch, and we will search for a place to
eat along the way. We will start the shuttle at 9:00 sharp. There is a $3.00
launch fee per boat at the marina. Members and invited guests only. Event
host Tony Owen towen@finfrock.cc
(preferred) or 407-884-0570. |
6/25
Fri
8 PM
Leisure
Brevard
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Turtle Watch and Beach Walk. Merritt Island
- Canaveral National Seashore’s most extensive resource management program
involves Sea Turtles nest protection. The park documents 3,000 to 4,000 Sea
Turtle nest each year. On summer evenings the rangers lead a program at
night to watch the turtles in their process of nesting. Space is limited to
4 and reservations are required. Members only. Contact Event Host for more
info & reservations. Event Host: Shelley Claudin,
shelley.claudin@cubic.com or 407-281-7181 |
7/3-10
Sat-Sat
Moderate
Colorado
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Colorado hiking. Moderate/easy hiking & car
camping in glorious central Colorado, Pike National Forest an hour or two SW
of Denver. We’ll be in that area until Wed and then go to a different
location. Possible day of rafting or paddling. Members and invited guests.
Contact Erica by June 14 if interested, 407/327-4044 or
ericadj@earthlink.net
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7/4
Sun
9:30 AM
Leisure
Seminole
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Seminole Wekiva Trail Bike Ride. Meet at Paneras
Restaurant at I-4 and Lake Mary Exit on I-4. 9:30AM. Directions Lake Mary
exit on I-4 then left at exit, go over I-4 to the 2ond light and make a
left into strip mall there and Paneras is in that strip mall. Nice leisurely
ride for about 9 miles if you want more then lets do it. Members & their
guests welcome children too. Brunch at Paneras after the ride. Event Host:
Jerry O’Keefe 407-767-2442 cell 407-353-8099 or
euph201@aol.com
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7/10
Sat
8 AM
Leisure
Lake
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Juniper Springs Paddle. This easy paddle of 7
miles in clear spring water has many water birds and an occasional alligator
sighting. Often narrow and twisty - a fun paddle. Bring your swimsuit, we’re
sure to stop to cool off along the way. Rentals available at 352-625-2808.
Meet at the canoe launch area. Park admission is $3 per person and the
shuttle fee is $5 per driver. Members & invited guest only. Reservations
required limited to 12 boats. Hosts: Dennis and Kim Gonzalez
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7/18
Sun
9:00 AM
Moderate
Volusia
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Ormond Beach Paddle. Paddle three different
waterways, each with a different look. Start on Strickland Creek with a
first stop at the mouth of the Tomoka River on a white sand beach, then on
to a lunch stop at the Tomoka State Park snack bar. Return by Thompson's
Creek to the put-in. The Tomoka River section is open and there could be
some wind. The other legs are quite sheltered. No pullovers or other
obstacles, just water. Put-in at Sanchez Park on a wide sandy beach, just
north of St. Rt. 40 off US 1. (DeLorme pg. 75 - B1) North on US 1 from St.
Rt. 40 to Wilmette (Fire Station on Corner) Turn Right on Wilmette to Yonge
(stop sign); Then left on Yonge to Sanchez (road ends at Sanchez); Left on
Sanchez to Sanchez Park (about one block). No limit, but reservations
needed. Event Host Lou Bonnell,
bnnavnjn@hotmail.com Or 386-441-1468.
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7/21
Wed
9 AM
Leisure
Orange
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Rock Springs Run Paddle. Easy 8 mile downstream
paddle. Very scenic stream that flows through some well protected woodlands.
Most of the run is well shaded and there are some nice swimming areas too.
Meet at King's Landing located on Baptist Camp Road in Apopka
(407-886-0859). Refer to Gazetteer page 79 grid B3. Rental canoes available.
We will need to arrange our own shuttle. Launch and takeout fee total $5.
Bring a lunch to eat along the way. Reservations required. Host: Chuck Jones
407-892-2105 kayakk@webtv.net |
7/31
Sat
6 PM
Moderate
Marion
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Silver River Moonlight Paddle. Join us for a
moonlight paddle. We'll meet at Wayside Park off Rte. 40 for a leisurely to
moderate paddle up the Silver River to Silver Springs. We will head upstream
in the daylight, stop for a snack on the way up, and have a lovely float
down under the rising July full moon. The moon is expected to rise around
8:48 PM. Members and non-members welcome. Launch fee required, please bring
2 glow sticks and bug spray. Reservations required by July 17. Event Hosts:
Shelley Claudin, 407-281-7181 or
shelley.claudin@cubic.com (pref) & Judy Campbell 407-788-8919 or
judyreads@earthlink.net (pref). |
8/1
Sun
9:30 AM
Leisure
Seminole
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Cross Seminole Trail Bike Ride. Meet at entrance
to park, which is 750 feet to the west of the intersection of SR434 & SR417.
Members, guests, families and children are all welcome. The ride is any
distance you want to make it from 3 miles to 6 miles there is a large
parking lot at the entrance to the trail. We will meet at 9:30 a. Event
Host: Jerry O’Keefe 407-767-2442, cell 407-353-8099
euph201@aol.com
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8/7
Sat
9:00 AM
Mod/ Strenuous
Lake
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Van Fleet State Trail Bike Ride. This trail is a
safe and pleasant place for bicyclists. The 29 mile trail through the Green
Swamp was once a railroad track that has been converted for recreational use
and extends from Polk City through Bay Lake to Mabel. We will meet at the
Mabel Trailhead for a 30 mile ride R/T. We will stop for short breaks and
once for lunch. Parking is provided at the Mabel Trailhead off SR 50; Bay
Lake Trailhead south side of CR 565: Reservations required. No limits. Host:
Mabel Magarinos magarim@ocps.net (pref)
or 407-251-7546.
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8/7
Sat
9:30 AM
Leisure
Martin
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Saint Lucie River Paddle/Hike. We’ll paddle up and
back the beautiful south fork of the St. Lucie River in Stuart. This is a
very relaxing paddle with some winding turns. We'll leave from Hodsford Park
and paddle approx 3.5 miles to a secluded canoe landing only accessed by
paddlers. We’ll have a leisurely lunch then hike the 1 mile South Fork
Hiking Trail. Then paddle back. So far on this river I've seen alligators,
otters, beautiful birds including wood ducks, a very large hog on the shore
and just recently a manatee that was actually lifting its upper body out of
the water to feed on vegetation. Hopefully we'll see some of these wonderful
animals this trip. Open to members and invited guests only. Will e-mail you
with more info when reservations are made. Cathy Phillips at
flakayaker@aol.com (pref) or
561-688-2398.
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8/8
Sun
9 AM
Leisure
Marion
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Ocklawaha River Paddle. Join us on this beautiful
wilderness river located on the western edge of the Ocala National Forest.
We will paddle from the Highway 40 bridge to Gore_s Landing. The put-in will
be at the Wayside Park ($2.00 county park fee) located at the SW side of the
Hwy 40/Ocklawaha River bridge just east of Ocala. We will enjoy a leisurely
pace (with the current) to Gores Landing ($2.00 county park fee). This
paddle is approx. 10 mi. We will shuddle our cars to Gores Landing first, so
the 9 AM arrival is important. The area has abundant wildlife, including
turkey, otter, birds, deer, bear and even the occasional wildcat, panther,
and monkeys travel this area. Registration required, members and non-members
welcome. Event Host: Lee Simmons at
leedeland@yahoo.com (preferred) or 386-943-8745.
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8/14
Sat
10:00 AM
Moderate/ Strenuous
Marion
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Silver River Paddle. This 10 mile r/t paddle has
abundant wildlife, including turkey, otter, birds, deer, monkeys, bear and
even the occasional wildcat and panther. The put-in will be at Wayside Park
($3.00 fee) located at the SW side of the Hwy 40/Ocklawaha River Bridge just
east of Ocala. After a short canal to the main river we will proceed
upstream to Silver Springs. We willl stop to have lunch. The first 5 miles
of the trip is strenuous paddling upstream against a 4+ mph current. We will
then reverse our path and enjoy a leisurely pace (with the current) back to
the Wayside Park. Reservations required. Limit 16 boats. Host: Mabel
Magarinos magarim@ocps.net (pref) or
407-251-7546.
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8/15
Sun
8 AM
Leisure
Orange
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Rock Springs Run Paddle. Meet at Kings Landing to
paddle this lovely stream and get off the river before the afternoon
showers. Bring eats for rest stop in mid to late morning. Members and
invited guests. Host Erica Johnson, 407/327-4044 or
ericadj@earthlink.net
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