It’s official: Steinhatchee River joins Fla. paddling trail system

Posted on September 19, 2014

With the addition of the Steinhatchee River, Florida now has 50 state paddling trails.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Greenways & Trails designated the Steinhatchee River during the Taylor County Commission’s meeting Tuesday evening.

PHOTO: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Greenways & Trails officially designated the Steinhatchee River a state saltwater paddling trail during the Taylor County Commission’s meeting Tuesday evening. Additionally, the commission approved a proclamation naming Taylor County a “Blueway Community.” Shown above are: (from l to r) Commissioner Pat Patterson, Florida Paddling Trails Association President Tom McLaulin, Steinhatchee River Chamber Board Member Martin Pierce, Commissioner Jody DeVane, Steinhatchee resident Meg Infiorati, Commission Chairman Malcolm Page, Commissioner Jim Moody, Office of Greenways & Trails Paddling Trails Coordinator Liz Sparks and County Administrator Dustin Hinkel.

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