Re: [Paddlewise] Warm water paddling in March 2005

In a message dated 12/19/2004 5:45:29 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, 
danadickson_at_comcast.net writes:

As I prepare for a New Year's Day  2005 paddling event on the Mississippi in 
Minneapolis, I'm also thinking of possilbe warm water paddling destinations 
for March 2005.
Everglades or 10000 Islands to the east and Lake Powell to the west are on 
the list.  Are there other locations that Paddlewisers can recommend?  Driving 
up to 24 hours from Minneapolis or a location with closed deck touring kayak 
rental and a reasonalby handy airport are necessary.  
Or can you recommend outfitters in either of the above locations?



Dana,
 
I have paddled the 10,000 island part of Everglades National Park. Very, very 
beautiful. You can camp on the cayes or go inland and camp on ground sites or 
chickees. Chickees require a freestanding tent, or a decent hammock. The 
chickees also require a really good pad as they are uncomfortable to lie on all 
night. Bring lots of bug spray. Navigation is not that hard, but don't let a 
minute go by without knowing exactly where you are. There is very little taller 
than 40 feet and the passes from the freshwater to salt are often pretty tight, 
giving the area a rather uniform look, as far as the navigators eyes are 
concerned. Vigilance over water and food storage is a must as the coons there are 
relentless.
 
Rob G
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