Gulf Islands to Blue Springs

Gulf Islands and Blackwater River

Started the day with a beach walk

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Newport Campground, Wakulla River

Newport Campground, St Marks National Wildlife Refuge

I do not think I saw any loons in Florida last year, so this gets the opening photo honor.

Banana River, 2 paddles

From Ramp Road Park and the 1000 Islands in the morning, Oars and Paddles Park in the afternoon.

Blue Spring, Snake Creek Loop

Greg P., of Adventures in Florida, asked if I wanted to join him for a manatee tour at Blue Spring on Christmas Eve or Christmas. I said yes.

Due to cancelations, just one couple joined us as we launched from French Landing just before 9.

Manatees were seen.

And a bald eagle

Paddled up the St Johns to Snake Creek

Rock Springs Run

On the Wekiva River from Wekiwa Springs State Park at 10:36.

Wekiva and Little Wekiva

Under way from Wilson's Landing at 11:40.

Paddle up the Wekiva River.

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Arbuckle Creek

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On the beach for the last morning walk of this trip. High 40's at 7 AM

Solsticce sunrise at 7:11

Sanibel Day 6

Caught the sunrise

Sanibel Day 5

A very foggy morning.