Canoeing

One more thing, try to NEVER hold on to a branch while the canoe is moving. You may find yourself in the water. Just DUCK!

Nice to post to someone who is from Memphis. I will check out that sight. We plan on doing some cycling either at Shelby Forest when a little warmer or at Shelby Farms. We just were not aware of anyone who had that here. They do provide the transport of you and your canoe back don't they? Have you ever heard of the Flatwoods Canoe Base in Linden, Tennessee? I hope your weather is better there then here. It is a very cold 42 degrees here and they are saying we could have snow showers overnight. Thanks for the info!

Nice to post to someone who is from Memphis. I will check out that sight. We plan on doing some cycling either at Shelby Forest when a little warmer or at Shelby Farms. We just were not aware of anyone who had that here. Do they rent canoes because we do not own one. We rented one at Econfina. That is the main problem is finding one who rents the canoe to you and picks you back up. Have you ever heard of the Flatwoods Canoe Base in Linden, Tennessee? They have canoe rentals there. I hope your weather is better there then here. It is a very cold 42 degrees here and they are saying we could have snow showers overnight. Thanks for the info!

Shelby Farms is an awesome and welcome relief from the city of Memphis. You will like it out there if you enjoy nature.

I know you guys might be tired of a nonresident being on the forum sight but it is how I find out where the best places are for doing the things we like to do like canoeing. This sight is nice and informative! Kurt, is the Blackwater perfect for the beginner like us? Seeing as we have only canoed once we are looking for the easiest to handle until we get good at it. That might be a while, hee hee! There are wonderful canoeing places here in Tennessee at Linden and Waverly, Tennessee near Nashville which is around 200 miles from here. You would have to make a weekend trip out of that one. It is just that they close down at the end of October for the winter.

OMG - You're kidding. I throw in an occassional post but NO WONDER NOBODY TALKS TO ME! Just kidding - I think anyone can post here.........right

www.floridastateparks.org/blackwaterriver
http://www.abfla.com/parks/BlackwaterRiver/blackwater.html
www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/panhandlewest/trails/black_river.htm

There are tons of sites dedicated to Blackwater River. When I was a kid growing up in lower Ala., everyone used to go there to canoe. Have fun!

How low were you in LA?

Imasunbum, I was just messing! I love this sight. Alot of informative info on here and great people! The beach is one place I could easily live. Unfortunately, I do not see that in our future! I like reading posts from people all over the U.S. Some are very comical.

OMG - You're kidding. I throw in an occassional post but NO WONDER NOBODY TALKS TO ME! Just kidding - I think anyone can post here.........right

I do to talk to you!!!! Where else would we get all the good info about SoWal?

Whoops...not in the lounge. Okay, I have canoed in Western Lake. What is the major difference between kayaking and canoeing?

I do to talk to you!!!! Where else would we get all the good info about SoWal?

Whoops...not in the lounge. Okay, I have canoed in Western Lake. What is the major difference between kayaking and canoeing?

Ms. Kitty - You have been perrrrrrrrrrrrfect ! Always something nice to say. I notice that you always say something to make the newcomers feel welcome.

Oh yeah - I have never been canoeing but I really want to!

Ms. Kitty - You have been perrrrrrrrrrrrfect ! Always something nice to say. I notice that you always say something to make the newcomers feel welcome.

Oh yeah - I have never been canoeing but I really want to!

Thanks iasb...Don't forget...we were all new here at one time! I remember thinking..."what if no one responds!!!" And....the rest if hisstory!

Which is easier...canoeing or kayaking?

How low were you in LA?

It took me a minute- but that is funny.

Which is easier...canoeing or kayaking?

Well that is a tough question. Although they are similar, they are a bit different. Typically, kayaking requires a bit more steadiness so that you don't tip over. The good thing is that your center of gravity is very low in kayaks so tipping over is not too common in calm water.

Canoeing may be a bit more difficult. For one reason, the height of the canoe adds wind resistence and paddling can be more difficult on windy lakes. Also the center of gravity is higher than the kayak and some canoes can be tippy. Canoes, like Kayaks can be designed for different features. Some are long and skinny for faster speed in smooth water while other boats are shorter and wider for easier maneuverabilty and greater stability. Most of the canoes that people rent tend to be wider bodied so that canoe is more stabile.

Most people probably find Kayaking easier to handle. Get the single seat kayak and you may find it easier to get around in than having to communicate something you know little about (kayaking) with another person in the boat. That part may be another project in itself. There are sit on tops (kayaks) and there are sit ins. Both are great. The sit ins found around here will not lock you in as many people fear after watching people white water kayak in the rough rivers of eastern TN. These kayaks are a little different. If you want a free trial of some kayaks, contact Marlese at the Kayak Experience in Destin, located on the Harbour. She host demo days once a month. I think it is on the first Sat of the month, but you can contact her to find out for sure. Mostly, she carries higher end kayaks but they will give you the feel and you can explore the Destin Harbour and see some Dolphins. While you are there, shop around. She carries other funn things too, like Chaco's, navigational maps, river maps to kayak or canoe, etc. Marlese is another example of good local peeps. ;-)

Thanks SJ....I will try the kayak out next time on Western Lake. I can almost imagine the peaceful sound of just an oar in the water. We did a lot of circling in the canoes...and laughing!

It took me a minute- but that is funny.

I don't think Johnrudy got it. At least he didn't answer. I am in LA also and was just wondering

I don't think Johnrudy got it. At least he didn't answer. I am in LA also and was just wondering

Oh, I got it, I've just been busy and couldn't answer yet. I'm originally from Andalusia, about 10 min. from the FL state line. I tell people who ask where I'm from that I'm from south Alabama. I say that because it's sooooo different from the northern half of AL. People think that is so weird, like I mean S. Carolina, S. Dakota. (I can only imagine the remarks I'd get if I said LA!!)

Where are you in LA?! (BTW, I'm a "she" )

Oh, I got it, I've just been busy and couldn't answer yet. I'm originally from Andalusia, about 10 min. from the FL state line. I tell people who ask where I'm from that I'm from south Alabama. I say that because it's sooooo different from the northern half of AL. People think that is so weird, like I mean S. Carolina, S. Dakota. (I can only imagine the remarks I'd get if I said LA!!)

Where are you in LA?! (BTW, I'm a "she" )

Thanks and sorry about the he/she - I made that mistake when I first started posting and OMG I think I offended someone and told myself to be careful about that. I'm in Dothan - so I am way down in LA and you are so right about N & S being different - they really are!

Thanks and sorry about the he/she - I made that mistake when I first started posting and OMG I think I offended someone and told myself to be careful about that. I'm in Dothan - so I am way down in LA and you are so right about N & S being different - they really are!

It dosen't bother me at all! After all, how could you know by my "name"? It is my 2 dogs' names.

When I was growing up, we used to drive over to Dothan or Enterprise to shop, etc.

Oh, I got it, I've just been busy and couldn't answer yet. I'm originally from Andalusia, about 10 min. from the FL state line. I tell people who ask where I'm from that I'm from south Alabama. I say that because it's sooooo different from the northern half of AL. People think that is so weird, like I mean S. Carolina, S. Dakota. (I can only imagine the remarks I'd get if I said LA!!)

Where are you in LA?! (BTW, I'm a "she" )

For you AL folks wanting a little more history, Alabama's Gov Wallace tried to take over nw FL, from the GA/AL state line(Apalachicola) west to AL, wanting to incorporate it into AL. This part of Florida was refered to as Lower Alabama (LA). Gov Wallace failed in doing so, but the name, LA, is still floating around today, although it is mostly used to refer to property in southern Alabama and not Florida.

... "and now you know the rest of the story."

JohnRudy is from the hometown of Robert Horay, Mike Jones and Woody Long. You go girl!;-)

JohnRudy is from the hometown of Robert Horay, Mike Jones and Woody Long. You go girl!;-)

I always forget about those 3 guys, but my husband, brother-in-law and nephews love the fact that we're all from the same town! Sort of a semi-celebrity status! lol

For you AL folks wanting a little more history, Alabama's Gov Wallace tried to take over nw FL, from the GA/AL state line(Apalachicola) west to AL, wanting to incorporate it into AL. This part of Florida was refered to as Lower Alabama (LA). Gov Wallace failed in doing so, but the name, LA, is still floating around today, although it is mostly used to refer to property in southern Alabama and not Florida.

... "and now you know the rest of the story."

JohnRudy is from the hometown of Robert Horay, Mike Jones and Woody Long. You go girl!;-)

Why SJ just listen to you and how interesting - I didn't know that about Gov Wallace. You are just full of good info!
Sounds like a lot of people must call South Alabama LA, but it just kind of started on one of my past trips to Los Angeles when someone asked where I was from and they apparently couldn't understand and kept saying where, where. Finally, I just said LA. We had all had a few cocktails so they never really caught it (they must have had more than a few thought if my southern drawl didn't give it away).

Thanks for the tid bit of history.

For you AL folks wanting a little more history, Alabama's Gov Wallace tried to take over nw FL, from the GA/AL state line(Apalachicola) west to AL, wanting to incorporate it into AL. This part of Florida was refered to as Lower Alabama (LA). Gov Wallace failed in doing so, but the name, LA, is still floating around today, although it is mostly used to refer to property in southern Alabama and not Florida.

... "and now you know the rest of the story."

JohnRudy is from the hometown of Robert Horay, Mike Jones and Woody Long. You go girl!;-)

One of my co-workers is from the community of Leonia, and her husband is from Esto - both in Holmes County (south of Geneva - Hartford). They like to tell peoples they are from UCLA - the Upper Corner of Lower Alabama.

For you AL folks wanting a little more history, Alabama's Gov Wallace tried to take over nw FL, from the GA/AL state line(Apalachicola) west to AL, wanting to incorporate it into AL. This part of Florida was refered to as Lower Alabama (LA). Gov Wallace failed in doing so, but the name, LA, is still floating around today, although it is mostly used to refer to property in southern Alabama and not Florida.

... "and now you know the rest of the story."

My maiden name is Wallace. I used to tell everyone that the Gov was my uncle. That was until I found out how prejudiced he was, then I never told anyone that again!!!!

My maiden name is Wallace. I used to tell everyone that the Gov was my uncle. That was until I found out how prejudiced he was, then I never told anyone that again!!!!

Gosh, isn't that the truth! Whenever I tell someone that I'm from ALA, they ALWAYS say something about Geo. Wallace!!! I always have to explain that not ALL of us or our families were Wallace-lovers!

One of my co-workers is from the community of Leonia, and her husband is from Esto - both in Holmes County (south of Geneva - Hartford). They like to tell peoples they are from UCLA - the Upper Corner of Lower Alabama.

:funn: I love it!

Gosh, isn't that the truth! Whenever I tell someone that I'm from ALA, they ALWAYS say something about Geo. Wallace!!! I always have to explain that not ALL of us or our families were Wallace-lovers!

Nor "Texans", Shrub lovers. ;-)

One of my co-workers is from the community of Leonia, and her husband is from Esto - both in Holmes County (south of Geneva - Hartford). They like to tell peoples they are from UCLA - the Upper Corner of Lower Alabama.