Comments on: Juniper Wilderness Experience http://floridatraveler.com/juniper-springs/ Day trips, Discounts and Discoveries Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:51:07 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Michael Warren http://floridatraveler.com/juniper-springs/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Michael Warren Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:02:36 +0000 http://floridatraveler.com/wordpress/?p=7#comment-123 Thanks, Alice. We get a lot of info requests from this page. I appreciate the updated info. If you see anything we need to update, let me know. -- Michael Thanks, Alice. We get a lot of info requests from this page. I appreciate the updated info. If you see anything we need to update, let me know. — Michael

]]> By: Alice http://floridatraveler.com/juniper-springs/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Alice Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:45:54 +0000 http://floridatraveler.com/wordpress/?p=7#comment-122 The canoe run is open 365 days a year unless there is a natural disaster such as hurricane, fire or flood. Inflatable floating devises are not allowed on the run. You may reserve a canoe or check on pricing by calling 352-625-2808. All rental canoes have to be rented and on the water no later than 12 P.M. This will give you enough time to get to the pick-up point for the shuttle service. Private canoes and kayaks are welcome but there is a $5.00 boat launch fee for private vessels. This run is not for beginners. The US congress declared this area a protected wilderness. Alcohol and disposable containers are not allowed. Juniper Canoe run has been names in the top 5 canoe runs in the US. After your canoe trip you may enjoy the swimming area in the Juniper Day-use area or have a picnic. The canoe run is open 365 days a year unless there is a natural disaster such as hurricane, fire or flood. Inflatable floating devises are not allowed on the run. You may reserve a canoe or check on pricing by calling 352-625-2808. All rental canoes have to be rented and on the water no later than 12 P.M. This will give you enough time to get to the pick-up point for the shuttle service. Private canoes and kayaks are welcome but there is a $5.00 boat launch fee for private vessels. This run is not for beginners. The US congress declared this area a protected wilderness. Alcohol and disposable containers are not allowed. Juniper Canoe run has been names in the top 5 canoe runs in the US. After your canoe trip you may enjoy the swimming area in the Juniper Day-use area or have a picnic.

]]> By: Tom http://floridatraveler.com/juniper-springs/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Tom Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:33:34 +0000 http://floridatraveler.com/wordpress/?p=7#comment-118 Is the canoe run open for Sat Dec 26 2009 ? Is the canoe run open for Sat Dec 26 2009 ?

]]> By: Ken http://floridatraveler.com/juniper-springs/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Ken Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:55:59 +0000 http://floridatraveler.com/wordpress/?p=7#comment-116 How is the water level on the Juniper Run, Ocala National Forest? How is the water level on the Juniper Run, Ocala National Forest?

]]> By: Michael Warren http://floridatraveler.com/juniper-springs/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Michael Warren Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:29:44 +0000 http://floridatraveler.com/wordpress/?p=7#comment-115 These were taken shortly before that time, although there was evidence of a previous fire in the area. I haven't hiked the trail in the past year, but the evidence of fire ads some drama and contrast to the setting. These were taken shortly before that time, although there was evidence of a previous fire in the area. I haven’t hiked the trail in the past year, but the evidence of fire ads some drama and contrast to the setting.

]]> By: Trevor Piersol http://floridatraveler.com/juniper-springs/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Trevor Piersol Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:21:05 +0000 http://floridatraveler.com/wordpress/?p=7#comment-114 Michael, Were these photos of the Juniper Springs Wilderness area taken after the February 2009 fire? If not, does anyone know what the areas is like now? Does the damage make the Florida Trail hike less enjoyable? Thanks! -Trevor Michael,

Were these photos of the Juniper Springs Wilderness area taken after the February 2009 fire? If not, does anyone know what the areas is like now? Does the damage make the Florida Trail hike less enjoyable? Thanks!

-Trevor

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