Aucilla river, the wacissa river basin is shallow and by relatively cool and clear spring water nordlie. The wacissa river is one of the most pristine rivers in florida with a multitude of. Remember to use my discount code mdoa at yakgadget a. Marks river, just a few miles west, would be better for suwannees because it had less weeds and some deeper pools. Take an airboat tour of the wacissa river in northwest. Superstitious folks claimed it was the devil stirring his tar kiln. Capitol police officer william billy evans died after a driver rammed him and another officer, who remains hospitalized, at a security barrier. An exciting paranormal romance chimera chronicles book 1 kindle edition by odea, l. The wacissa river is one of floridas wildest and most diverse rivers, with numerous springs and abundant wading birds. Williams, age 88, of wacissa, fl passed away friday evening, march 27, 2015 in tallahassee, florida. Richard williams obituary 1927 2015 tallahassee democrat.
Just about 30 miles from the bustling city of tallahassee, florida, and around 10 miles inland from the gulf of mexico, near the town of wakulla, lies a sprawling expanse of deep swamp called the wacissa swamp, also known as the wakulla swamp, which is intersected by the wacissa river. Seafarers said it was the old man of the swamp smoking his pipe. Apr 11, 2020 i decided to get out of the house yesterday, so i drove to the nearby wacissa river boat ramp where we often put in our kayaks. Join harry smith outdoors on a beautiful two day, one night getaway down the wacissa river. A flashing red light beyond the sign warned me they meant it. The ecotours generally depart from wacissa springs county park in floridas jefferson county, about 21 miles southeast of tallahassee. Relax on a beautiful river in a natural florida setting. Tallahassee police ask for help iding suspect after man on.
I put in at 27 and went downstream about 100 yards before deadfalls stopped me. We chatted about fishing the river and i asked about suwannee bass. Tallahassee police ask for help iding suspect after man on bicycle shoots person using atm. He stated that in 2010, the boland family offered brumbley landing as alternative landing site and stated it was historic but very different than malloy landing. Floridas indians from ancient times to the present florida museum. Cultural resources are unique in this area of florida, particularly in the aucilla wacissa basins and in the upland, plantations area of florida. From our easy to book monticello hotel, youll have easy access to all that the area has to offer. The shores of the river are fairly chocked with vegetation so it can be hard to see the smaller springs that the maps indicate, but also the smaller spring runs that come into the river. Eight authentic florida books for your summer reading. Apr 03, 2021 river falls a river falls man has hit the amazon bestseller list for his contributions to on thin ice, a book on cybersecurity covering a wide variety of topics. Current conditions of discharge, dissolved oxygen, gage height, and more are available. Per the jefferson county bocc wacissa river headwaters boat ramp is open to all.
The strange mystery of the wakulla volcano mysterious. There are numerous tributaries, some of which loop back to the main channel, and some of which melt away into the swamp, which skirts the stream. A happy dog means a happy person, so find the nearest lake and jump in with. Its an isolated park, so i brought a lawn chair and a book. Welcome to the website of francine rivers, author of redeeming love. Outside of a few fish camps, there was little sign of human life. While each generation came up with a new explanation, the weird smoke continued spiraling up from the swamp. Jun 17, 2015 volunteering on wacissa river excavations led to a tallahassee man entering a ph. May 16, 2014 the headspring is located right at the end of river road, and is the major source of the crystal clear water that feeds the river. Parents need to know that the riverman is the first book in a thoughtprovoking comingofagefantasy trilogy and a great choice for reading along with kids. Presented by the aucilla research institute with a grant from the jefferson county tourist development council. A tennessee street bank patron was shot by a suspect who approached him on a bicycle and attempted to rob him while using the atm.
Some locals share the eerie tale of the swamp ape, a 7foot smelly creature that roams the dark jungle interior of the river swamps of the florida panhandle like a southern abominable snowman. The aucilla river sinks, where many segments of the river are underground, starts north of goose pasture road and runs to where the wacissa river joins the aucilla. The springs are fed through floridas natural underground aquifer a river that runs beneath florida dumping millions of gallons of water daily. The wacissa river is one of the most pristine rivers in florida with a multitude of springs flowing through a rugged area in floridas big bend region. To be found along its bank are alligators, huge turtles, river otters, bald eagles, egrets, herons, ibis, hawks, owls, many other birds, and incredible numbers of bass, gar, mullet, and other aquatic life. Its not well known, but the wacissa river is one of floridas most spectacular. Big blue spring is one of 15 springs that feed the wacissa river in jefferson county, fl. The greatest family adventure on floridas forgotten coast. Wacissa river paddling guide florida department of. For much of the river s length, it is over 200 feet wide, but in other sections, it resembles a river delta with multiple narrow channels. A mile from the ramp, a flashing sign informed me the river access was closed.
Tallahassee police ask for help iding suspect after man on bicycle shoots person using atm by the citizen on april 5, 2021 a tennessee street bank patron was shot by a suspect who approached him on a bicycle and attempted to rob him while using the atm. Jan 03, 2014 the wacissa river through the aucilla wildlife management area is one of the most beautiful, unaltered spots in florida. River was about 15 feet across and about 2 to 5 feet deep. Explore the artifacts and fossils of this site in more depth at. The aucilla river rises in brooks county, georgia, usa, close to thomasville, and passes through the big bend region of florida, emptying into the gulf of mexico at apalachee bay. Midnight moment presents wacissa where rivers are named. Aug 01, 1997 and legends and the aucilla and wacissa river swamps are no exception. Tributaries include the little aucilla and wacissa rivers. A video of the wacissa river slave canal funded by the jefferson county tourist development council and produced by the aucilla research institute is garnering no few views and a lot of praise.
From our onehour familyfun tour on the wacissa river, inshore fishing on floridas forgotten coast, to our very popular frog gigging adventure. Wacissa river nr wacissa fla usgs water data for the nation. Flowing from wacissa springs in the southern part of the county, the river meanders its. In 2012 the wacissa was designated as national recreation trail, chiefly because of its pristine waters, remote location and excellent wildlife viewing. The wacissa river and wacissa spring group basin management action plan bmap area comprises about 850,000 acres in madison and jefferson counties.
The average temperature of a florida spring is 72 degrees year round which makes it excellent for scuba diving, cave diving, and snorkeling. Underwater archeology excavating the wacissa river youtube. It was a great pleasure to actually go there and drop a kayak in and start rowing. County attorney scott shirley gave a history of the wacissa river landing issue and an update on where the process was currently. Fed by at least 12 known springs all within the first two miles of paddling, the crystal clarity and alwayscool water attract paddlers, snorkelers, scuba divers, fishermen, photographers and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the panhandle region. Locally produced youtube video getting lots of views ecb. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Spring and fall offer seasonal color and pleasant temperatures for airboat adventure. When you get back in these tributaries, you feel like youre the first person thats ever been here, said. Since 1983 the aucilla river prehistory project arpp has been exploring the. I paddle every week and rent a canoe to spend a few hours cleaning especially around and in big blue. This is one for your authentic florida bucket list. Excavating the wacissa river ryan harley revisited youtube.
Midnight moment presents wacissa where rivers are named for. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is pe which is approximately 24 miles away and has an elevation of 45 feet 45 feet higher than wacissa river. Based on a book the wacissa slave canal written by george m. This page lists springs, lakes, rivers and other swimming holes in natural bodies of. Wacissa river paddling trail, jefferson county, florida. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. From its headsprings, the river flows approximately 12 miles 19 km south through a broad cypress swamp before breaking into numerous braided. Offering personalized airboat tours along north floridas pristine rivers, lakes and forgotten coast. The wacissa river is a large, springfed stream located in southcentral jefferson county, florida. Thursday we found so much garbage including a broken bottle in the shallows that would have surely hurt someone. We went bass fishing on the wacissa river in florida.
Paddling the wacissa river, jefferson county, florida. Others tell the longrunning fable of the lost volcano. I took a memorable 10mile trip on the wacissa with harry smith outdoors. An awardwinning travel website that celebrates the sunshine states unique and kitschy treasures. One of a vanishing breed of oldtime swimming holes within an easy drive of tallahassee, wacissa springs is the birthplace of the wacissa river. Fishing the wacissa river post by topdog june 24th, 2014, 12.
Book a cabin accommodation thats straight out of your daydreams. One of a vanishing breed of oldtime swimming holes within an easy drive of tallahassee, wacissa springs is the birthplace of the wacissa river and home to more than a dozen springs. The strange mystery of the wakulla volcano mysterious universe. It is 89 miles 143 km long and has a drainage basin of 747 square miles 1,930 km 2. Artist allison janae hamilton upends the world, plunging viewers directly into a series of rivers in her home region of north florida. Be part of the worlds largest community of book lovers on goodreads. The aucilla river rises in brooks county, georgia, usa, close to thomasville, and passes through the big bend region of florida, emptying into the gulf of.
Mar 28, 2021 from april times squares midnight moment will present in wacissa 2019. A flashback shows a childs body at the bottom of a river, arm waving in the current. The wacissa swamp is virtually an untouched wilderness dotted with numerous sulphur springs. Next, trash is killing the wacissa river including big blue. This wellloved river offers rewarding excursions for beginning paddlers or families with children. Richard was known as the wacissa river man, grandpa or uncle richard in the wacissa community. We tried to stay out of the vegetation as much as possible and keep our vessels on the clear water again. Williams, age 88, of wacissa, fl passed away friday evening, march 27. The historic man made slave canal was dug during antebellum times in an. Monitoring location 02326526 is associated with a stream in jefferson county, florida.
Wacissa river topo map in jefferson county, florida. First timer down the wacissa river today, never been kayaking before and. The wacissa slave canal aucilla research institute. The wacissa river is a small river originating from a cluster of springs known as the wacissa springs group, just south of the town of wacissa in jefferson county, florida. The crystal clear waters of the wacissa river flow though the aucilla wildlife management area, which protects the waterway from development. And sunscreenbug spray they will provide a canoe, or kayak, life jacket, give you directions and a map and send you on your way. I kayak and screen sift so i wanted to try the wacissa after reading browns book. Only a short 20minute drive east of tallahassee, the wacissa river is one of the most pure and unspoiled waterways in all of florida. The 89 mile river, which originates near thomasville, georgia, rises again to the south. Wacissa river and wacissa spring group bmap story map. The river is a magnet for wildlife and a recreation hub for swimmers, snorkelers, boaters and anglers. We had been wanting to visit this place for some time, having viewed many beautiful photos of this river. Tim nyberg teamed up with other leading information technology professionals to cowrite the book, authoring a chapter on.
The simpson family of high springs were pioneers in river collecting, diving the depths and wading. Experience a onceinalifetime adventure in the soul of florida in crystal river. Apr 06, 2014 the wacissa river is place of stunning beauty in a remote part of florida. Its headwaters are located about a mile south of the town of. Plan an excursion on the wacissa river, its only 40 minutes from tallahassee and all you need is you. This wellloved river offers rewarding excursions for beginning paddlers or. Parents who were children of the 80s or wish they were will appreciate the setting and period. Take an airboat tour of the wacissa river in northwest florida. The wacissa is a state designated paddling trail and a wonderful place to explore for beginning paddlers or families with children. The aucilla has swift current, shoals and man made dams that make this a trail for experienced canoeists. The means brothers used to swim the wacissa river, and would often pass a spot where theyd find what appeared to be paleolithic tools. Its headwaters are located about a mile south of the town of wacissa, where the river emerges crystal clear from a group of large limestone springs.
Richard williams obituary 1927 2015 tallahassee, fl. The aucilla can boast of having the oldest archaeological site in north america and there are many other early sites in and along the river. Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may have. The rivers are linked through the slave canal, named for the enslaved people who were forced to dig it out in the 1850s. It ultimately meets with its main tributary, the wacissa river, and flows into the gulf of mexico. Find and read more books youll love, and keep track of the books you want to read. To book a 5 rivers adventures airboat tour or a stay at the wacissa river house, visit or call 8505442797.
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