RE: [Paddlewise] Florida Keys

There are a number of FL State parks that lie between Key Biscayne and Key
West as well as some nice KOAs with water access. You may have trouble
booking a slot, even this far in advance. You may be able to surreptitiously
camp on some of the Keys in Florida Bay. The Keys are pretty well developed
and the areas that aren't are pretty much off limits. You  may want to
consider the paddle from Flamingo to Everglades City as an alternative. As
for pollution, it's a major problem. Constant exposure to the waters around
the Keys leads to something we call the "Keys Disease"....

cya 

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From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of
GarRobbins_at_aol.com
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 9:29 PM
To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subject: [Paddlewise] Florida Keys


Hello All

Carol and I are considering a Dec/Jan week-long transit along the Keys.  
Unfortunately, we recently saw an article that suggested that the water 
pollution was such a health hazard that one only gets wet at the serious
risk 
of infections and disease.  Before we plan a trip to Florida, is there any 
local knowledge to confirm or deny the pollution reports?

How about camp sites between Islamorada and Key West?

Thank you.

Gar
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