Today we tackled the Suwannee River... it was only a 7-1/2 mile kayak run but it included the Big Shoals (Class III rapids) and Little Shoals - which lacked thrill but not beauty. The river clipped along about 3-4 MPH, which made for an enjoyable ride.

On May 17, 2013, nearly ten months after our 2012 travel adventure tragically ended with the death of our son-in-law, we have resumed our travels. Our first stop was Stephen Foster Folk Conservation Center in White Springs, FL; this was our last stop on our trip home last year but because of a broken shoulder, I wasn't able to kayak the Big Shoals. Last year the water level was at 57 feet; this year it was 58-1/2 feet making it Florida's only class III run. ...