River Guides journal

I've created this blog to share some of the experiences and interesting wildlife encounters that I enjoy as a full-time river guide. I currently lead about 4 - 5 kayak (and canoe) tours per week on over 50 Florida rivers (see http://www.adventureoutpost.net ) . I often wish I could show more people the wonders of wild Florida. So, for those who aren't in this area, are physically unable to paddle, or just want to learn about wild Florida, I've created this journal. Welcome to my world!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Ponce's Lost Days

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It’s been five days (and 500 years) since our man Ponce de Leon set off into the Florida wilderness, and still no word. According to the b...

The Land of Flowers

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Sometimes you can tell how a story will end after the first few lines. When the Timucuas watched a boatload of Spaniards slosh onto thei...
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Saturday, April 28, 2012

If the Hat Fits; Even if it Doesn't...

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In an effort to save time on the river, here are answers the five most frequently asked questions on my tours. 1. No, that’s not a dead a...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Free-wheelin' Barnacles

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There's a great lesson to be learned at Crystal River--turn off the tunnel vision. Unlike most rivers we paddle on our tours, Crystal R...
Friday, February 10, 2012

Florida's Pompeii - Thoughts on Rodman Reservoir

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Breaking news - there’s too much life in Ocklawaha River. So says the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and other State ag...
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Thursday, December 15, 2011

The Changing Face of Florida’s Gulf Coast

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Florida has often been referred to as a paradise, partly because its abundance of beautiful palm trees. In classical versions of paradise ...
Friday, August 26, 2011

Close Encounters of the Turd Kind

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Hiking in Ichetucknee Forest this morning, I was reminded that nature observation requires a few basic skills. Spontaneity is high on the ...
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About Me

Lars Andersen
Full-time river guide for Adventure Outpost in High Springs, Florida. Each week, I lead 3 - 4 kayak and canoe tours per week on over 50 Florida waterways. I'm also a published author: Paynes Prairie: A History and Guide. Pineapple Press, Sarasota, FL. 2001 and 2004; The North Florida Adventure (an educational audio CD), produced in 1988. Recent projects include the Paddlers Guide to the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, published in March 2009 and Paddlers guide map to the Gilchrist County Blueway (to be published in 2015) My wife Patsy and I own and operate Adventure Outpost: Outfitter and Guide Service where we sell and rent kayaks, canoes and outdoor gear. We also provide rentals and shuttling for unguided paddle trips on Santa Fe, Suwannee and Ichetucknee Rivers. For information about Adventure Outpost, our guided tours or unguided paddle trips on Santa Fe, Suwannee & Ichetucknee Rivers (and calendar) please visit adventureoutpost.net
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