It’s been a month since I’ve returned from my Everglades adventure and I’m still reveling in the memories. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Vast and untamed, the Everglades had a feeling of wildness that was unlike anywhere else I’ve ever been. Though I saw countless wildlife species, I hardly saw …
Note: this is Part 2. You can read about the first four days of the trip here. Day 5 – December 9 Highland Beach 0 miles This was my “zero” day to enjoy the beach. In the morning I headed out on my kayak around 7:30 to go for a morning fishing expedition. On the …
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Day 1 – December 5 Flamingo to South Joe River Chickee 11.5 miles I met Captain Bob, my shuttle driver, at 6:30 am at the Everglades City boat ramp. We loaded up my gear and kayak into his truck and drove the three hours to Flamingo. I began my journey up the Buttonwood Canal. Once I …
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The moment I learned about the Everglades Wilderness Waterway last winter, I knew I needed to go. This 99-mile paddle route promised unique camping experiences, encounters with incredible wildlife, top notch fishing, solitude, and adventure. I was well aware that such a journey would demand meticulous preparation. While my previous wilderness experiences leaned heavily …
I have been preparing for a 100-mile paddle trip in the Everglades next month. I will be taking my Hobie peddle-drive fishing kayak (christened as The Fish Stick). The Fish Stick has already been all over coastal Virginia, the Chesapeake Bay, and North Carolina’s Outer Banks. It’s even been on a few overnight trips, but …
From my kayak I can see for many miles in all directions and I think to myself, “I feel more solitude now than I felt anytime on the entire Appalachian Trail.” On the AT, I was almost always tucked away under the canopy of trees, but now I am totally exposed, soaking in the 360-degree …
Backpacking has been mainman hobby for years, but it’s not always possible. Because I live in coastal Virginia, mountains are a multi-hour drive away, and though my wife is a badass, she has a hip injury that makes it difficult for her to hike. But there is more than one way to sleep in the …