Florida Kayaking Ichetucknee Springs

[@cherylbrown8537]

Wow, those springs are so cool! Thanks for showing us all these great places!

[@KayakCliff]

I really do enjoy the springs in Florida. Such a cool experience.

[@mightylore]

I always look forward to your videos, especially your Florida ones! I've been tubing down the Itchetucknee a few times and it's super fun and so beautiful. I need to try it in a kayak someday.

[@KayakCliff]

Thank you so much for watching Mighty Lore! Safe adventuring!

[@mistyr5198]

Love ichetucknee❤️ it was the first spring i ever visited.

[@KayakCliff]

Thanks for watching Misty!

[@jimwortham8634]

Thanks so much for posting I also live in Florida and kayak quite a bit got to give it a try

[@KayakCliff]

Thanks for watching and commenting Jim! You have a lot of great water to explore in Florida!

[@Fishaholicboy]

Such a gorgeous place to kayak.. I could spend the whole day there

[@KayakCliff]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I agree, a beautiful place. So many springs in Florida just like this that I want to explore!

[@CarolinaCampervan]

cool paddle, thanks for taking us along with you!

[@KayakCliff]

You are certainly welcome! Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@trishschofield7808]

Thanks for this video Cliff 👏👏⛺️

[@KayakCliff]

Thanks for watching Trish! Safe adventuring out there!

[@Saltfly]

I drink from them. You could also filter it if you’re not sure. Cool video. Love that part of the state

[@KayakCliff]

Thanks for watching salt fly!

[@bailey9r]

I work too much and need to pay more attention to off time! I live 200 yards from the Santa Fe on the High Springs/Fort White border so it's 7 maybe 8 miles to this park and I've never been there. I have paddled the Santa Fe many times though, putting in at High Springs to home in Ft White. I gotta get out more thanks for the motivation Cliff!. ;

[@KayakCliff]

Thanks for watching and commenting Bailey9r! Yeh, it’s important to break away on a regular basis to re-charge, explore and relax! Safe adventuring out there!

[@bailey9r]

@@KayakCliff And we tend to look away for adventure and sometimes its right in the backyard. ;

[@dismaldog]

What a great spot-that was amazing once again Cliff!!!!

[@KayakCliff]

Thanks for watching! How hot do you get down in Tasmania during the Summer? Hope you are having a great late Spring!

[@dismaldog]

@@KayakCliff -we have just moved back to Sydney-43C (109 F)-just coming out of 3 mths lockdown so keen to get out there again

[@KayakCliff]

You guys have had a rough go of it down under! Hopefully you guys are allowed to get out and enjoy the outdoors now. Seems like a little too much government control! Safe adventuring!

[@xxFairestxx]

Beautiful!

[@KayakCliff]

Thanks for watching! Safe adventuring out there!

[@xxFairestxx]

@@KayakCliff no you stay safe out there

[@KayakCliff]

You too KZbin Wonderland!

[@xxFairestxx]

@@KayakCliff no you

[@fixitright9709]

I never thought I would see a traffic jam on the river, 45 years ago it was pristine and wild, even 20 years ago it was not so awfully crowded. progress is in the eye of the beholder's wallet.

[@KayakCliff]

I hear ya! On one hand, I love to see people getting out in nature and off their sofa’s and video games! On the other hand, I hate it when super large crowds do not respect the environment and trash it! Whenever I do rivers like this, I always make sure to do on weekdays when the people are a minimum.

[@cabledaug37]

Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park, I filled up an insulated cup above the spring. Tasted like water (better than the water at my house) and didn't make me sick.

[@KayakCliff]

That’s great to hear Joshua! Gilchrist Springs is on my list to get to. Are there a lot of paddling opportunities there? What is the paddling distance?

[@cabledaug37]

@@KayakCliff. It isn't very far from the spring to the santa fe river, maybe 10 min paddle. I paddled from the spring to the Santa Fe and then headed up stream toward Poe spring. I didn't make it. The current was a little strong for my inflatable, so I turned around and floated back down to the springs.

[@KayakCliff]

Thanks Joshua! Safe adventuring out there!

[@gordonramsay1009]

Great video! This is a fantastic adventure if you are visiting kids at UF. Go gators!

[@KayakCliff]

Go Noles!👍 it’s not too far from Tallahassee either 😂

[@jeepnkayakrhonda]

New to Florida!! Okeechobee. So excited to get my kayak out on these beautiful waters!! #justmeadventures

[@KayakCliff]

Welcome to Florida! You will have an endless assortment of places to paddle both salt and fresh!

[@verdellparentaaawink268]

A lot of gators in okeechobee be careful they are very protective of their young and territory

[@aa-ron.]

Awesome video! What program were you using to show the aerial views?

[@KayakCliff]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I used Google earth app on my iPad. Make sure you click on the 3-D button to get that different perspective. Works great!

[@dustytoes100]

How many gators did you see on your trip down the river?

[@KayakCliff]

Hi 👋 there @dustytoes100 no, on that trip. I did not see any alligators 🐊 they are there, I just did not come across any on that trip. Last week, I went down the rainbow River, which is not far from there. I saw a nice one on there.

[@allonsy9808]

Hi Cliff! Great video! Which Jackson Kayak model are you using in this video? I currently have a Sea Eagle 393RL. I really like it, but the seat is unbearably uncomfortable for 6+ hour days, and I haven't found anything to make it more so. I may have to return it, so I'm looking for something different. The cockpit looks a littlle bigger on this Jackson (which I need--my smaller dog kayaks with me, and I don't fold as easily as I once did--LOL). Or if you have any other kayak recommendations (with larger cockpits but not sit on top), I'd love to hear them. Thank you and happy paddling!

[@KayakCliff]

Hi AllonsY ! - Actually, I’m getting ready to sell that Jackson Journey 14 (not made any more). I had two, then sold one last Fall and now getting rid of the other. Truth is, I’m going all in with inflatable Sea Eagles. I love the versatility of how you can deflate them and transport easily. Plus, they are so light to carry, and they hold twice the weight of a hard shell kayak. Not to fear with how your seat becomes uncomfortable! I have sciatic nerve issues and I could not imagine paddling 6 hours, without getting up to stand every 90 minutes. I believe the Sea Eagle is a very good seat, it just needs more cushioning. I love the back support it gives. What has helped me is a seat cushion like you find for boats. It elevates you about 2’’ and provides nice cushioning. With the elevation, your center of gravity is higher. Also a nice cushion (probably the best) is the Purple Mattress car / office seat cushion like they sell in the purple mattress stores. Here’s a link - purple.com/seat-cushions Lot’s of companies sell knockoffs. I think with the right cushioning, you’ll find the RazorLite perfect for you. It’s the only kayak I can find that is 35 lbs. Is very fast and also carries 500 lbs. Perfect for letting a dog run around in. Good Luck - let me know how you make out!

[@LipRipper904]

was there anywhere that it got too shallow for a pedal kayak? Did you hit bottom much/any?

[@KayakCliff]

I don’t think he would have any problem with a pedal kayak.

[@neuregel]

was it paddling adventures the one that shuttled you?

[@KayakCliff]

Hi, thank you so much for asking and watching my video! The outfitter that is located inside the state park. There’s only one in there. I just can’t remember their name……🤔

[@neuregel]

@@KayakCliff we have a cabin rented out for a week about 1 hour north by gilstest and we're definitely taking a day to do this river because of your video.... Thanks!

[@KayakCliff]

Another good river to paddle is the Santa Fe river. The itchetucknee flows into the Santa Fe. There is a paddling trail that is 8 miles long that has eight springs along it. On my bucket list.

[@neuregel]

@@KayakCliff thanks for your advice we just returned on Friday from paddling the Santa fe for two days and the itchatucknee for the last two days of our 7 days. the other days were're swimming in fanning and itchtucknee springs no kayaking. just incredible.....thanks for the videos!!

[@KayakCliff]

Great to hear! Thank you so much for the comments!

[@lancebozman2163]

I drink right out of the itchy , filter free , no problems. I just make sure I dunk a couple feet down to avoid topical parasites.

[@KayakCliff]

Thank you so much for watching Lance and also for the comments!

[@verdellparentaaawink268]

We use to carry PVC tubing and stick it in to the spring head lol

[@flushot6513]

Ragbari only find that in iowa

[@KayakCliff]

Hi there flu shot. Not sure what you were referring to, but I am aware of the ragbrai ride in that is something definitely on my bucket list!

[@flushot6513]

@@KayakCliff just seen guy shirt iam from Iowa at least that's what I thought it said lol nice kayak I really wanna start to do over night trips think that be awesome anyway best of luck in all you do

[@KayakCliff]

Oh, I hear ya! That was Mike one of my good friends. He rides that ride every year.

[@LipRipper904]

where are them accents from???

[@KayakCliff]

Lol, Texas!