Tagged With: Florida
Hiking the Corkscrew Swamp
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is located in the heart of the Corkscrew Watershed in Southwest Florida just outside of Naples, FL. The Sanctuary is 13,000 acres and is part of the Western Everglades.
Tarpon Fishing
I would guess the vision of standing on the casting deck of a shallow water boat in south Florida sight casting to 100 pound tarpon has drifted through every fisherman’s dreams at one time or another.
I Killed a Fishing Reel
This is a new record even for me. I wore out a fishing reel in 4 months. A couple of days ago while surf fishing Sanibel island, the reel began to feel a little tight and crunchy as I wound in my line. When I got back to my hotel that night, I did as … Continue reading
Stump Pass Beach State Park Hike
The intent was to spend the late afternoon kayaking around Stump Pass Beach State Park, but the kayak rental vendor was closed. The sign read, “Conditions to dangerous today, no rentals” Things didn’t look that bad to me, just a little wind, so I almost called the number and begged for a kayak, then figured … Continue reading
Everglades National Park – Shark Valley
Exploring Shark Valley I’ve been posting lately on the fishing I’ve been experiencing here in Florida, but that’s not all I’ve been doing. A few weeks ago, I met a friend at the Everglades National Park Shark Valley for a little exploring. Then last week I returned with my mother during her visit.
Swamp Buggy Racing
SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! The Swamp Buggy Racing! Racing like you’ve never seen before!
Where’s Augie Been? He’s Been Found in Fort Myers Florida
Augie has moved to Fort Myers Florida for the winter Last winter I was hunting in the mountains of Western Maryland. This winter I’m kayaking the warm gulf waters of Fort Myers Florida Where has Augie been? The short answer is – I’m been on the couch. Well, that is, up until last November, when … Continue reading