Friday, March 20, 2015

In the Wild

             Weeki Wachee River
 
 
Withlacootchie State Forest and Weeki Wachee River are part of my Florida adventure today. Camping in Florida is best done October through May. It is in the late eighties here now which bodes well for a day in the water and in the sixties at night which makes it ideal sleeping in a tent. 

Our campsite is on the Big Withlacoochee River in the Crooked River section. It is 8 dollars a night. It takes no reservations and if you have ever camped in Florida right now most state parks are full. This site is a great last minute camping pick. There is potable water and there are also real restrooms. The sites are spacious.  The Florida Trail hooks up here for those interested in hiking. A biking traill starts here as well. You can kayak the tannic river.  You could spend your time exploring all the activities available in this state forest. Thirty minutes away, however, is one of my favorites parts of Florida, a natural spring,   Weeki Wachee.

You could spend the day at the park, but for those more adventurous, your day is week spent on the Weekei Wachi River where you can kayak and snorkel down the crystal clear white sandy bottomed riverbed. Deep blue bends and shallow sandy areas make this a fun space to explore for kids, teens, and adults. The almost 6 mile paddle is a good four hours. If you want to rent a kayak, be sure to reserve and come early.  Although it seems that hundreds of people are trying to get into the water via the ramp, you will quickly find solitude on the water under the live oaks and stands of cypress. You will find peace and real Florida wild. It might also go down as your favorite days in Florida as it did for me.


8 comments:

  1. We have considered taking our boys camping in Florida; so this post was very interesting to me. I definitely need to Google the Weeki Wachee! Even the name sounds fun. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Your adventure sounds like so much fun! This might be something my husband and I could try! Thank you for your post!!

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  3. Your adventure sounds like so much fun! This might be something my husband and I could try! Thank you for your post!!

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  4. I love this area, it is beautiful. It makes me feel as though I am discovering how Florida historically was viewed.

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  5. The photo is amazing and your description of kayaking tranquility sounds heavenly right now. "Deep blue bends and shallow sandy areas..."Ahhhhhh....

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  6. Sounds like there are so many wonderful things to do - and only 8 dollars a night to camp! Wow! Know you are having fun!

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  7. Love Weeki Wachee River. Did you spot any mermaids? :)

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  8. OMG I am going to be saying Withlacootchie all week! : ) Looks like you had great weather for camping and good swimming.

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