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Rum138: More Than A Paddling Destination in Southern Columbia County
Travelers to the springs areas of Natural North Florida near High Springs often ask me about Rum138. Doug and Merrillee Jipson’s lovingly-presented creation is hard to explain. There, you’ll find an excellent kayak and canoe outfitter, a first-rate art gallery–and you can even get your hair styled! Rum138 is definitely worth a visit, if for …
Give The Gift Of A Santa Fe River Paddling Trip This Holiday Season–or Anytime
Natural North Florida’s Santa Fe River can be crowded during the warmer months (we really don’t have cold month!) so late fall and winter are the perfect time to enjoy the solitude and beauty of the river. An easy and fun trip is from the US27 Bridge in High Springs to Columbia County’s park at …
Wintertime Bass Are Biting in North Florida’s Santa Fe River
From Tommy Thompson, Fishing and Boating blogger and Regional Editor, Florida Sportsman Magazine: We have some terrific lakes (Rousseau, Orange, Newnans, Santa Fe) and some “fishy” rivers. Some, like the Suwannee, Withlacoochee, Waccasassa, and Steinhatchee meet the Gulf and saltwater anglers are often surprised with largemouth catches all the way to the mouth. Another, …