Little Manatee River

Rock Springs Run

Launched from Camp Joy at 12:18

Lakes Virginia, Osceola, Maitland and Mizell

This may be the third time I've paddled the Winter Park Chain on a Sunday. I wanted to attend the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Casa Feliz move.

On Lake Virginia from Dinky Dock Park at 8:30

Fern Canal to Lake Osceola.

Lake Osceola

Lake Hamilton

Lake Hamilton is a large lake in Polk County, with a public launch just off U.S. 27. 12 miles from my day's destination, Pioneer Days in Lake Wales. The event is on Lake Wailes, which have paddled before and with the festival I thought parking may be an issue.

On the large Lake Hamilton at 9:40.

Strong wind made for a challenging paddle.

This snowy egret is the only wildlife photos of the paddle

The lily pads are lotus. Flowers are gone for the season.

Landed at 10:40. Did not see anyone on the Lake. There was one boat. A guy came as I was leaving and his truck and empty trailer were there when I left.

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St Johns River at Blue Spring

On the St Johns from Blue Spring State Park at 12:23. I almost forgot about the reservation requirement. Pulled into nearby Valentine Park to make it.

Into Blue Spring Run

Ryan of Adventures in Florida finds a manatee.

Weeki Wachee

Lake Norris

On Blackwater Creek at the Lake Norris Conservation Area at 11:42