The Santa Fe River runs across the northern border of High Springs.
It’s also nearly entirely undeveloped, filled with springs, and an excellent river
for paddling and diving year-round (although I freely admit that I prefer it to
be at least 65F for paddling adventures; I like to be warm). Currently there are
two excellent facilities here in/near High Springs that will rent you a boat and/or
shuttle you back to your car: Rum 138 and Santa Fe Canoe Outpost. Last Saturday
was possibly the last warm, sunny weekend for a while, and as my new kayak had
just arrived the day before (and miraculously fit inside my tiny hatchback), I
decided to take it on its maiden voyage. I decided to paddle from Rum Island to
the Hwy 47 bridge – a trip I’ve done quite a few times, but never at this time
of year – using the excellent shuttle services of Rum 138. Fall foliage on the Santa Fe is lovely, and I’m glad I went out even if
it wasn’t quite up to my preferred
level of warmth.
It was a lazy day.
Naked Springs Run
Blue Springs Run
Ginnie Springs is only this empty at this time of year!
Ginnie Springs
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