Update: Pre meet location
Sonic at 408 and 436
Meet time 7am
Drive time 2 hours. Looking to get in early before the lines. We can meet others along the way instead of coming down towards Orlando and driving back North.
Steve has been trying to plan this for a while and we finally have a date, Saturday Aug 15th
The crystalline Ichetucknee River flows six miles through shaded hammocks and wetlands before it joins the Santa Fe River. In 1972, the head spring of the river was declared a National Natural Landmark by the U. S. Department of the Interior. From the end of May until early September, tubing down the river is the premier activity in the area. In addition to tubing, visitors can enjoy picnicking, snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing. October through March scuba diving is available in the Blue Hole only (you must be cave certified). White-tailed deer, raccoons, wild turkeys, wood ducks and great blue herons can be seen from the river. Picnic areas, equipped with tables and grills, are available throughout the park. A full-service concession offers food, refreshments, and outdoor products from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tubes plus snorkeling and diving equipment can be rented from private vendors outside the park located four miles northwest of Fort White, off State Roads 47 and 238.
Looking to make a day out of this with the group going Tubing down the river. They have facilities to change and shower before the ride home.
Begins the day after Labor Day until the Friday before Memorial Day; tubing is ONLY available through the South Entrance off US 27.
The shallow and sensitive north section of the river is given the opportunity to regrow and recover from the heavy traffic of the summer. To tube from Mid-point or Dampier’s Landing, park in the South parking area. There is no tram service in the off-season.
NON SUMMER SEASON TUBING FEE: $6.00 per vehicle up to 8 people. Children 5 years old and younger tube free! Please use the honor system when the ranger station is closed.
We will need to be there early, when they open as the lines can grow. Steve will be setting up a pre meet spot and time. I’ll update this post with more info as it becomes available.
– More info: https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Ichetucknee-Springs
Sorry gang, I can’t make this one. we have a Birthday party to go to for my Granddaughter.
I’m still in, but weather may be a factor Again!?!!!!
Do we have a head count for this event??
While I’m in ,not sure if I’ll be making it down the river (if my leg is still bothering me). In that case I’ll be taking pictures from the shore .
Weather should be good in that area for this event.
My wife and I are planning to go
Great news Rick and Shawn,
Steve is suggesting we each pack something to eat (think picnic
I’m looking forward to the trip. Forecast looks decent. Now… to figure out what to bring to eat.