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Day Three — Saturday, October 16, 2010
Suwannee River State Park to Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
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.

    Our rest stop comes at the Advent Christian Village (ACV) in Dowling Park, Florida, approximately 14 miles into the day, where ACV has made their property available. A soon-to-be-built river camp on a beautiful sandbank is just downriver from ACV. For those who would like to finish this day's paddle at the lunch stop ACV has agreed to provide a shuttle to the next overnight stop at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park. Eleven miles farther down river, our overnight stop will again be hosted by the Florida Park Service as we disembark at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park. Dinner this evening will be a welcome comfort as you rejoice in completing a 25-mile day on the Suwannee River.

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    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.

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