Episode 133: Mermaids, Manatee, and Many, Many Paddling Trips

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Rick and Cathy talk about Florida places they want to visit in 2024. Unsurprisingly, many of the trips involve kayaking.

Quick Travel Guide to St. Augustine
Meehan's Irish Pub
Osteen's
Casa de Sueños

Quick Travel Guide to West Volusia Heritage Corridor
Cassadaga
DeLand Memorial Hospital Museum
Main Street DeLand
Hontoon Island
The Forgotten Mermaids: Jacques 

Quick Guide to Paddling Ocala National Forest
Juniper Run
Juniper Springs (Campsite info)
Salt Springs Recreation Area
Black Water Creek

Paddling the Wekiva River Area
Wekiwa Springs State Park
King’s Landing
Kelly Park/Rock Springs Run County Park
Emerald Cut

Paddle Rainbow River
Swampy's at the end of the paddle

Paddle Weeki Wachee Springs & the Chassahowitzka
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Upper Deck Restaurant

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