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Ben Harris said the idea for a Suwannee River Wilderness Trail has been around for a while. "I've had five people claim it was theirs," the trail manager said with a laugh. No matter who had the … ...
Of that total length, more than 170 miles comprise the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, a connected web of Florida State Parks, preserves and wilderness areas.
The Suwannee River Wilderness Trail is a $10 million joint effort by the state and the Suwannee River Water Management District. The trail provides a more organized way for people to paddle the ...
WHITE SPRINGS -- Being able to enjoy one of Florida's newest trails requires something most trails don't need -- a boat. The 207-mile long Suwannee River Wilderness Trail is a watery one. It follow… ...
Drawn by an old familiar song, growing numbers of travelers are seeking out the tea-colored waters of the Suwannee River. And galvanized by the song, environmentalists and legislators are fighting ...
The Suwannee River Wilderness Trail is a 207-mile watery path that rises from the Okefenokee Swamp in southeastern Georgia, wending a south-western snaky path through eight counties in Florida to ...
More recently, Save Our Suwannee has taken a stance against the state's proposed Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, a 160-mile canoe and camping trail being developed by the state Department of ...
Paige McDaniel thought she knew the Suwannee. The 20-year-old from Naples had paddled the river in the spring when the water was high and fast. She had been a little nervous. She knew that one ...
Chris O'Meara/Associated PressChris Brown, who owns a canoe outpost along the Suwannee River, ... Song, natural beauty draw visitors to Suwannee. Published: Aug. 10, 2008, 4:12 a.m. By .
When travelers set their sights on Florida, more often than not they’re looking for a glittering saltwater beach or a theme park — not a destination in the state’s north central r… ...
The wilderness space flanks the Suwannee River, offering about 8.5 miles of trails to roam through lush cypress forests. There's also an 800-foot boardwalk, not to mention opportunities for scuba ...
Just outside your screened-in porch is a world of adventure: kayaking and canoeing along the historic Suwannee River; hiking, biking, and horseback riding opportunities on the Nature Coast State ...