On the Withlacoochee River from the end of Turner Camp Road at 6:30 AM
Too early for non blurry photos
Indian Mound at Potts Preserve. Across from the mouth of Gum Slough
Gum Slough
Tram posts
Getting clearer as I paddle up Slough.
Barred owl
The only house on the Slough until you get to the source.
As with most Florida spring feed waterways, there are areas where the tree canopy opens into marsh like vegetation
An in Slough spring
When the Slough is low, it can be a struggle getting up the final section. Limestone formations rising from the bed can scrape the kayak. No issues today. Water was high enough to paddle into one of the two spring areas that are the sources of Gum Slough. One is the one with houses, the other is reached up a short run.
I snorkeled
Leaving the springs
Deer
Got out of the kayak and snorkeled two more springs
Stream flow gauge
Lush
Around each bend, another beautiful scene.
Not a spring. Just a clear, shallow area of Gum Slough.
Dean's family needs to clean up.
More trash
Not a comment on anyone's beliefs. I just think Jesus would not like his cross nailed to another living thing. Put it on your wall at home.
Citrus County Courthouse, Inverness.
2 comments:
This is one place I want to visit but always overlook. Looks like the perfect place for kayaking and snorkeling.
Best to snorkel alone. The springs are small.
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