10 Miles Down the Chipola River

Jay Keiser, one of the people Marilyn works with

at First American Title Insurance Co, invited us to Kayak down the Chipola River

in the western Florida panhandle with him and his wife, Carol.

The river is fairly shallow at the put-in with logs

and other obstacles to test your kayaking skill.
Terry's stuck, but it didn't take him long to push off.

A few miles down river we pulled over on the grassy bank to take a break.

An Ibis took refuge in a tree as we floated by.

Marilyn pulled over for this photo op

to show the limestone formations along the bank.

Terry wanted to get out and explore the cave

that goes back into the limestone about 30 yards.

Jay and Carol guided us back to one of the springs that feeds the river.

The spring water is so clear you can see the little fish.

Terry decided to jump in. He didn't stay long.

It's cold water coming up from about 40 feet deep!

Marilyn waded in where it's shallow.

The spring water flows out behind her to feed the river.

Almost to the take out point.

Great float down a beautiful, peaceful river.

Jay took this photo to share. Thanks.