Dave's Yak Tales

Cedar Key Sunset

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Wekiva River




It is also a treat to see roseate spoonbills. Especialy at a location were they are rare. I have never seen a spoonbill after launching from Wekiwa Springs State Park. I paddled 15 years from Katie's Landing before I saw my first spoonbill on the Wekiva. I don't think I have ever seen more than 2, and I am not certain of that number.
Today, on a short paddle, I saw 7.
I did a car bike shuttle. Dropped the kayak at Wilson's Landing, drove to Katie's Landing, left the car, and made the short bike ride back to Wilson's.
On the River, in a drizzle, at 1:30

Friday, May 1, 2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Canaveral National Seashore, Apollo Beach end

Launched from Lot 6. Which used to be Lot 7, but in a reverse Big Yellow Taxi, the National Seashore has converted the old Lot 6 back to nature.
When I pulled up to the launch site, Mosquito Lagoon was calm. By the time I got on the water, the wind picked up.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Silver River and Cedar Key

Began the day with a short walk from Cabin 8 in Silver Springs State Park.
Frances and I checked out, shuttled a vehicle to Rays Wayside, and launched from a busy Silver Springs State Park before 10 AM. Excact time unknown as I only have iphone pics. Laptop won't read my SD cards.

Oklawaha River, Sunday April 26

In the canal at Rays Wayside at 8:38.
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Short paddle down the Silver River to the confluence with the Oklawaha River.

Monday, April 27, 2026

Rainbow River, Monday April 27




I have wifi. Currently at Park Place in Cedar Key. But the laptop is not reading my SD cards. So no camera pics from the last 3 days.