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Of course you can! While it is certainly easier to canoe or kayak with the current, it is often necessary to move against the current, especially if you are retracing your path on a lake or river. Paddling upstream can also be a great workout.
When the urge to take to the water and paddle into the wilds hits you, plan the trip to avoid post-trip shuttle hassles. One of the keys to canoe trips with a different take-out from the put-in is the shuttle. Depending on your river or lake of choice location, use local shuttle providers. If you are a true do-it-yourselfer, plan the shuttle within the party and make sure you have a set of wheels with canoe racks waiting for you, post trip.
The West Florida Panhandle is an ideal place to paddle a kayak or canoe for those who like exploring, contemplating nature, and quietude. The area offers beaches to pull onto, towns to inspect and miles of rivers and bayous to paddle among the mystical stands of cypress. For the more advanced paddler, the Intracoastal Waterway runs along the southern shore of the Panhandle. It is bordered on the north by Eglin Air Force Base, but it also harbors many towns along the way.
If you enjoy working outdoors around water, boats and people looking to have fun on the water, start a canoe livery. A canoe and kayak rental business can be relatively inexpensive to start and operate. You only need a small office so you won't have a huge power bill. Rural property usually is not expensive and offers the owner a low stress lifestyle. Here's how to get started.
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