This Florida Paddle Notes category, Florida Rivers, lists several rivers in this category explored by Florida Paddle Notes
The Santa Fe River continues its flow for over 30 more miles until it meets the Suwannee River near Branford, Fl. Along the way, numerous springs feed into the river as do New River, Olustee Creek, and the Ichetucknee River. Due to the numerous springs, the water temperature is usually around 72 ° F, especially close to the springs…James
Today marks the 48th Anniversary of President Nixon’s Stop Order halting construction of The Cross Florida Barge Canal, now known as the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway…James
The Outlet River was at one time a canal, dug in the 1800s to connect citrus growers and cattle ranchers along the Withlacoochee River to the railhead located in the town Lake Panasoffkee. Lake Panasoffkee, which is Indian for “Valley of Water” is the third-largest lake in Florida with a surface area of approximately 4100 sq ft. and a mean depth of 3′. The lake is designated an Outstanding Florida Waterway…James
On that day the Boll Green Aquaholics will be holding an event to mark this day and keep the protest alive until the damn Dam comes down. Those interested in participating can get details on the BGA Facebook Event Page. Mark your calendar and let your voice be heard! See you on the water!…James
The Weeki Wachee River, located in Hernando County in the town of Weeki Wachee. It is a 12-mile long river, flowing in a westerly direction from Weeki Wachee to the Gulf of Mexico. The source is the deepest naturally occurring, first magnitude spring in the United States, discharging from 112 to 150 million gallons of water a day…James
The Rainbow River is located, in Dunnellon, Fl, about 20 miles southwest of Ocala, in Marion County. The headspring, Rainbow Spring, is a 1st magnitude spring that ranks 4th in the state for volume, discharging 400-600 million gallons of water a day! The spring is composed of numerous vents rather than one single vent…James
This river is characterized by limestone banks, the exposed caves and grottoes, and numerous shoals. Several springs feed into the Withlacoochee and numerous sandy beaches offer time to rest…James
Originating in Georgia, The Withlacoochee River is a key tributary to The Suwannee River and is a state-designated paddling trail. The confluence of the Withlacoochee and Suwannee is west of Live Oak, Fl in Suwannee River State Park. From here, the Suwannee River continues to flow to the Gulf of Mexico…James
The Santa Fe River is a 75-mile river in north-central Florida and derives its name from a Franciscan mission named Santa Fé de Toloca once located near the river. Its source is Lake Santa Fe – Little Lake Santa Fe located north of Melrose and East of Waldo. The upper half of The Santa Fe is a small, winding creek that often dries in low water periods and the river is usually a slow-flowing river…James
The 74 mile Ocklawaha River is a must paddle for those interested in ‘Old Florida’. It’s history is rich as are the wildlife and surrounding forests. One of the most popular and uninhabited sections of the river is from Gores Landing to CR 316, see map below…James
