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!

Saturday, September 27, 2014

For the Love of Melons

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It's Halloween and, once again, pumpkins throughout the land are wondering how they got involved with a pagan Celtic holida...

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Spanish Moss

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Next time you find yourself in the hospital wearing one of those stylish backless gowns, take heart in knowing it could have been worse...

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Ancient River Crossings

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If I ever offer a series of tours titled, “The River Fords of North Florida,” Prairie Creek and Steinhatchee River will be the featured w...

Saturday, June 28, 2014

July Paddle Tours

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Here are the tours we have on the schedule so far. There will be more listed as we go along, so for the most current updates (as well as f...

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Stakin' a Claim to the Weed Patch

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Looking back on my life’s path over the last 50 years, I now see it was inevitable that I became a river guide. Put every job I worked ...

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Friday, February 28, 2014

Lessons of the Hontoon Owl

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On the bank of Hontoon Island under a spreading live oak tree stands a simple totem pole carved in the shape of an owl.* Its wooden ey...

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Request for manatee sightings on Ichetucknee

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With our changing climate and environmental conditions, the ranges and seasonal movements of some of our wild animal species are chan...

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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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