October Overnighter On The Suwannee

White Springs, FL--North Florida autumn weather can range from hurricane threats to sun-drenched days under crystal blue skies. The promise of the latter caused Charlie Stines to take off on Friday, October 21, 2005, and invite only Diane to canoe an easy stretch of the Suwannee.

After devouring a gourmet breakfast at Hardees,  Charlie and Diane drove on to White Springs for the launch.  The Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park now has a good facility for launching the boats, and there is secure parking inside the park.  The Gunn boat (Penobscot 17) was loaded with less gear than usual, and the trip toward Suwannee Springs was underway.

Although there had been considerable rain due to the hurricane season, there had also been quite a spel