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Kayaking Gum Slough Springs

by ILGM Support | August 24, 2019 | Kayaking | 0 Comments

Kayaking Gum Slough Springs If you've done much paddling around Florida, chances are you've heard about Gum Slough. Located on the Withlacoochee River near Inverness, this is one of Florida's wildest spring runs. It's not hard to find, and isn't really...

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Kayaking Shell Key Florida

May 2, 2019 | Kayaking

Shell Key has been designated as one of the state’s most important areas for shorebird nesting and wintering and it serves as an important study area for these species.

Kids Kayaking Solo

Apr 17, 2019 | Kayaking

Kids Kayaking Solo Kids as young as 4 years old can kayak solo! Kayaking is an excellent outdoor activity that can be enjoyed as an adventure sport as well as a recreationally by people of all ages. This has caused a tremendous increase in the popularity of kayaking....

Multitools by Lever Gear

Apr 12, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Free Gear, Hiking, Kayaking, Reviews

The Toolcard Pro & Bit Vault Two EDC tools to make everyday life a bit easier. The first thing to consider when looking to purchase a multitool is, do you want one that you will wear on your belt or are you looking for something more compact and light to just put...

Renting vs. Buying Equipment

Apr 10, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Camping by Bike, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking

When renting, there are no long conversations with your spouse about how much all that dust-collecting gear cost and where you’ll be storing it!

Does Light Really Matter?

Apr 3, 2019 | Photography, Reviews

Review: Adding a small waterproof light to your next shoot will open up an endless array of opportunities to get creative.

How to use an External Remote for Video

Mar 27, 2019 | How To, Photography

When moving downhill, there is a large amount of pressure on the knees as they help the body slow its descent – Trekking Poles can effectively act as brakes.

Understanding Ocean Tides & Current

Mar 20, 2019 | Kayaking, Opinion

This is a must know for any kayaker thinking about heading out into the ocean! Knowing how tides & currents affect your ability to paddle can make your adventure an awesome one, or completely ruin your day, even put you into grave danger!

Trekking Poles

Mar 13, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Hiking

When moving downhill, there is a large amount of pressure on the knees as they help the body slow its descent – Trekking Poles can effectively act as brakes.

Dedicated GPS or Smartphone?

Mar 6, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking

Dedicated GPS or Smartphone? Why a dedicated GPS (DGPS) is far better than any SmartPhone ever will be!Frequently this topic keeps coming up over and over again, and I thought it was about time to lay out my thoughts on the subject. I'm not advocating a single source...