Econfina Creek

 Getting away from Nicole. Wednesday, November 9. I already was taking Friday off.  For my birthday.  The office was not going to open until noon, if at all, on Thursday. I had some time off saved for the annual Sanibel trip. Which is not happening this year, due to Ian.  I looked to see what campsites were available near Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.  Where I would be trailer camping, Friday and Saturday nights.  A cabin was available at Grayton Beach State Park. Just 8 miles away. Perfect.

I was on Econfina Creek at 11:40.

Looking into Pitt Spring

Small springs on the right side of the Creek as I paddled upstream

Sylvan Springs

 

Another small spring.

Bug raft

 

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Woodpecker

The local outfitter.  Little business today.  I saw one paddle boarder at Sylvan Spring

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Turned around at 12:57

Got out of the kayak at Wilford Spring

Into the water

2 people at the dock when I landed, one person at the spring

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My kayak fit between the concrete posts at the entrance to Pitt Spring

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State Highway 20

McCormick Spring

Emerald Spring

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Into the Gainer Springs Group

Large carp

Sand and shells blown about

Landed at 3:45

Walk from my cabin at Grayton Beach State Park