Myakka River

Myakka River, January 30

Deep Hole

Myakka River State Park, Jan 29

Myakka River State Park

I was able to get a cabin for nights at Myakka River State Park.

I launched from the Park Road Bridge at 12:10 and paddled up River.

Big dead turtle in the low water. I would see this turtle again, but with vultures.

I would see a lot of woodstorks over the next 4 days. Alligators are a given at Myakka.

Lake Gem, Park Lake, and Mosquito Lagoon

Falcon 9 launch was delayed, so I watched it from land, not in the kayak. The day began on Gem Lake and Park Lake. On Sunday I discovered an old boat ramp at the edge of an open field on what may be the property of a new apartment complex.I parked in the street, and carted the kayak to the water.

Launched at 9:20. I intentionaly waited to 9 AM so cars would be off the road, at work, so I could get a good spot.

Into Lake Gem, first.

Wekiva and Little Wekiva

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Rock Springs Run

On the Wekiva River from Wekiwa Springs State Park at 11:30

Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Round Island Park

Began the day with a walk.

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