I always liked the approaching fall season, it seems fun to go looking for remote caves or springs inland, while the rainy season blows itself out. ie: Gunpowder....Jug hole....Paradise...etc.
There's a lot out there, you just need to get in your car or plane & start looking. the other regular sites will soon be clear again......now is the time to find something new. ^_^
It's also a great time to do some ocean diving! The water is so warm, you might not even need a wetsuit this time of year!
Yup, summer in the keys is great - warm water and no crowds!! Like the caves in the winter, only different....
I'm on the ocean diving bandwagon-- heading down south for a weekend of snorkeling and scuba this weekend, followed by Mexico caves next month.
or ......go cave diving at Manatee Springs State Park, old faithful rarely gets closed due to flooding compared to other sites.
Manatee is dead to me
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Just a guess, because of the no DPV rule. I respect your opinion. This does not change the fact that when most other systems blow out due to flooding Manatee Springs is open for cave diving. Plus when its close to flooding out there , the flow is significantly less. What self imposed restrictions one places on themselves is a personal choice.Quote:
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Call the vis what you want, it was clear with a bit of particulate. Flow was kicking.Yes in the first photo my backup reg is dangling. Last photo near the mouth of Manatee Springs.
I'll be over at Manatee this weekend. I'll post a conditions report.
Thanks!
Jean
Why not head over to JB, Twin, and Hole? As far as I know JB doesn't reverse and Twin and Hole aren't prone to it either.
Personally I would dive there consistently, Merritts Mill Pond provides an awesome cave diving experience. The travel distance/time is what hinders me from going there frequently. From Deland (home) to Manatee is 2.5 hours door to ranger gate. Driving to JB is close to a 5 hour drive one way. From High Springs/ Fort White area , Manatee is an hour away, JB is 2.5 hours.Quote:
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I noticed the river in head back down at the northern stations maybe if we can avoid another deluge things will clear by Oct. I hope, I hope.