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!

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

The Enduring Legacy of the Spanish Missions

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As visitors enter Suwannee River State Park, their eyes are immediately drawn to a break in the far tree line that holds the promise of a f...

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Friday, July 31, 2015

Steinhatchee River

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If plunging over a waterfall in a barrel is on your bucket list, I have two suggestions. First, put it at the end of your list (if you do...

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Sturgeon Watching tour - Friday, 7/17

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In light of the recent tragedy, the time seems right for some public outreach on behalf of one of Florida's most spectacular species-...

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Lessons of the Dune

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The story of the demise of Florida's Timucua people began and ended in the dunes near St. Augustine. They were the first thing Ponce de...

Thursday, May 28, 2015

This weeks tours: Silver River (Sat) & Ocklawaha (Sun)

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If I were to plan an itinerary that best showcased Ocklawaha River--its archaeology, history, geology and wild inhabitants--it would lo...

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Coming of Age in the Wild Kingdom

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Some of my earliest introductions to the wildlife beyond Florida was Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom TV show, hosted by Marlin Perkins. ...

Monday, April 13, 2015

Darwin Misses a Link (to Florida)

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February 12 was the anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birthday--Happy 206th, Chuck!!. Around the world, scientists raised their glasses and ...

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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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