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Day Three — Saturday, October 17, 2009
Paddlers should remember that the Suwannee River Valley at this time of year can be cold, at least by Florida standards. Temperatures can range from 60-80 degrees during the day, and 35-55 degrees at night. When we depart the Suwannee River State Park this Saturday morning, we will embark on the longest day of the trip, 25 miles. Participants should be prepared to cover this distance in 8 hours or less.

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    Our rest stop comes approximately 14 miles into the day at Dowling Park River Camp in Dowling Park, just downriver from Advent Christian Villiage (ACV). For those who would like to finish this day's paddle at the lunch stop, ACV will provide a shuttle to Lafayette Blue Springs State Park, our next overnight stop, 11 more miles downriver. Paddlers planning to take advantage of the shuttle should put in at ACV on river left to avoid having to paddle back upstream from Dowling Park Camp.
    The overnight stop at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park will again be hosted by the Florida Park Service. Dinner this evening will be a welcome comfort as you rejoice in completing a 25-mile day on the Suwannee River.
    The fire each night will provide light, heat, ambiance, trash disposal and olfactory delight. Be sure to bring cameras in order to capture and preserve some great moments. And remember to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints. Activities will be planned for each night.