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This week Lars, a guide in Florida with decades of experience discusses various aspects of the amazing Ocklawaha River in north central Florida.

Lar's Website:

https://adventureoutpost.net/

Lar's Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/lars.andersen.3388/

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Ryan can be found on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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This week the Madcaps discuss the Santa Fe River and region with Lars Andersen, a Florida legend who has spent decades as a guide in northeast and north central Florida.  

Lar's Website:

https://adventureoutpost.net/

Lar's Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/lars.andersen.3388/

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Ryan can be found on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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A listener suggested this awesome episode.  This week the Madcaps discuss some of the basics of kayaking from their perspective after paddling dozens of miles in Florida's waterways.

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Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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This week Ryan and Danielle finish discussing the rest of the springs located in the Florida Springs Passport Vol. 1.  If you are looking for some new springs to visit this episode covers the basic info for a number of awesome springs in Florida!

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Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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Since it is officially springs season in Florida.  Ryan and Danielle of the Florida Springs Passport give an overview of the springs listed in the passport.  So if you have springs on your mind or just wanted to learn about some possible new ones you haven't visited.  This is the episode for you!

The Florida Springs Passport is available at:

https://floridaspringspassport.com/

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Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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While Guana River WMA is in the news now due to an attempted land swap.  This week Ryan, Sarah, and Nancy discuss what makes Guana great as far as wildlife, history, and recreation opportunities.

Guana River WMA

https://myfwc.com/recreation/lead/guana-river/

GTM:  One of Florida's three Estuarine Reserch Reserves

https://gtmnerr.org/

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Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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*Correction in the podcast. The wreck of the Confederate Steamship Madison in Troy Spring is from the Civil War not WW2*

This week Ryan and Danielle discuss some of the minor mishaps that have occurred while they have explored the springs and how to avoid repeating them.  From unexpected thunderstorms to paddleboard falls we cover some of the more significant things that have gone wrong.

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Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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This week Rachael aka Lady Florida (https://www.instagram.com/_lady_florida?igsh=Nml5czJrZDVpNzZk) discusses enjoying and responsible behavior in Everglades National Park.  

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Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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This week the Madcaps discuss Chris and Chelsey's two day hike on the Pioneer Trail in Jennings State Forest.  The flagship trail in Florida State Forests and one of the best in the state.  Located in Northeast Florida not far from Jacksonville, it is a bucket list hike.  

Info on the trail can be found here:

https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Jennings-State-Forest/Pioneer-Trail

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Ryan can be found on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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While Chris and Chelsey are out and about in Florida, Danielle of the Florida Springs Passport joined the podcast.  This week we discussed the things to know when visiting the springs this summer and some of our favorite ones to enjoy.

To learn more about the springs or to purchase a Florida Springs Passport go to:  https://floridaspringspassport.com/

Each purchase benefits a couple of organizations that advocate for the springs here in Florida.

Ichetuknee Springs State Park Map

https://ichetuckneesprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-Ichetucknee-Springs-Park-Map.pdf

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Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps

Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]

Ryan can be found on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en