Florida isn’t all sandy beaches and theme parks. Citrus County has managed to escape the rapid development that is consuming the rest of the Sunshine State, preserving a sleepy region of stunning natural beauty. The rivers and springs here can be paddled year-round, with each season offering something special.
If you have a day tour the eight springs along the pristine Ichetucknee River. Averaging just 20 feet wide, the river flows six miles through shady hammocks to the Santa Fe River. To avoid crowds of people on inner tubes, save this trip for early spring, fall and winter.
—Erin Leigh Rohan
Read about more Florida paddling trips here in the Spring 2014 issue of Adventure Kayak. Or download our free iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch or Android App.
