Dave's Yak Tales

Cedar Key Sunset

Monday, August 31, 2026

Blackwater River

Bryant Bridge launch/take out.
Meet Tom G. We left a car at Bryant Bridge, drove to Cotton Bridge, and were on the River at 12:10
Took a break at Wilderness Landing, a Okaloosa County Park.
Saw a few great blue herons, no photos. No people on the River. A handful at Wilderness Landing, down River, a guy and his dog on the bank.
Landed at 4:20. 11.5 miles according to Florida's Designated Paddling Trails.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Merritt's Mill Pond and Chipola River

On the Mill Pond from Hunter's Fish Camp at 11:35. 12:35 Eastern
Paddled across the pond to Gator Hole Spring.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Wekiva River

Launched from Katie's Landing at 2:59.

Friday, August 28, 2026

Haulover Canal

Likely my last chance to see dophins and manatees for the next 3 weeks as I start a trio to Utah, Sunday.
Put in at Bairs Cove at 1:30.
Dolphins in the Indian River. Saw manatees too, as I paddled to Mullett Head Island.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Triplett Chain

Launched from Secret Lake Park in Cassleberry on to NorthLake Triplett at 2:33
Into Middle Lake Triplet.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Rock Springs Run

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First time launching from Camp Joy since before school let out in May. I was the only person at the launch. Sadly about 50 people launched from King's Landing.
Underway at 10:58.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run

On the Wekiva at Wekiwa Springs State Park at 12:12. Summer crowds are thinning out. Local schools have been back in session over a week.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Econlockhatchee River

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Tim and I were on the river from the 419 Bridge at 8:40
Good thing I was paddling with a buddy. I heard wings flapping overhead. Dismissed it as a vulture. Luckily, Tim turned around. Eagle! Luckily for both of us, it landed.