samedi 30 juillet 2016

Santa Fe River Tubing Is A Great Way To Spend The Day

By Jose Turner


It may be hard to believe for people of a certain age, but there was a time when telephones were attached to cords plugged into walls and computers were huge pieces of equipment that took up whole rooms in companies that even had them. If you remember that time or want a chance to find how people used to relax and recharge their batteries, you might want to spend a day Santa Fe River tubing.

Florida is known for its pristine waterways and amazing scenic landscape. It looks, sounds, and smells different than anywhere else in the United States. You can choose to enjoy time on the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, or on one of this state's unique and incredibly beautiful rivers that meander through the state.

Spending time on the Santa Fe River is like going back into prehistoric times in a way. The area is one of the more remote and secluded. If you are unfamiliar with the area, you may expect it to be like a theme park ride, but it is nothing like that. The water is a deep, murky brown because of tannic acid living in the fallen leaves of the many cypress trees. You will see rock formations that have taken millions of years to form and the famous Spanish moss so prevalent in Florida.

The alligators, turtles, deer, bobcats, and other wildlife that you see here are real. They live here protected and free to roam, hunt, breed, and watch you as you float past. Some say there are manatees in the waters, and everyone knows that mythic Florida panthers might be lurking in the marshes.

If floating, resting and relaxing in the tube is not enough for you, you can always get out and swim or snorkel alongside the inner tube as it floats down the water. You can also try your hand at fishing for Suwannee bass, a dark fish famous in these waters. If you are concerned about getting out of your tube because of the wildlife, you should remember that this is their home, not yours.

This river is known for its springs where the water is crystal clear and not dark brown. Many of the springs are now owned by private parties. You may have to pay a fee if you feel like visiting. If you have done some research before you started your tubing adventure, you will already be aware that there is plenty of local color around Lilly Spring in the form of Naked Ed. The wild man of Lilly Spring may or may not be around as you go by.

When you go down the Santa Fe, you will notice that there is not a restaurant or a convenience store around every curve. You should probably plan on taking supplies with you. Area officials will let you know what provisions are acceptable to stow on your inner tube. Never litter. Be very careful to avoid leaving your footprint in the form of trash.

Tubing the Santa Fe is a great experience, one you will probably want to repeat again and again. Not everyone is fortunate enough to get a taste of the way things used to be.




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