Mark led a great team of guys for my group of new young and old hunters. We enjoyed a very exciting…read moremorning of both "still in a hide" and "stalk on the ground" hunting. We will definitely be coming back for more fun.

First time hunting! They have a great setup and very well informed guides. I highly recommend this…read moreplace. I will definitely be a repeat customer. Awesome experience and definitely looking forward to the end product from the meat man!

Great February day kayaking with our 35# dog. DJ was spot on knowing that a single kayak would…read morecomfortably fit a person and the dog, We saw lots of bird life along the cypress groves on Lake Sante Fe and enjoyed exploring the canals. Super easy and fun, a great rental.

Today at the Melrose boat launch ramp, I witnessed some truly unacceptable behavior from a local…read morebusiness owner. DJ, from DJ's Kayak and Canoe Rentals, aggressively confronted an elderly couple who were simply trying to load up their boat and leave. DJ had just arrived at the ramp with his trailer of kayaks right as the couple began loading up. It took them less than five minutes, but during that time, DJ loudly berated them, making snide remarks and pressuring them to move their trailer so he could back his in. His tone was hostile, impatient, and completely uncalled for. After the couple drove away, DJ continued to mock them in front of his clients, sarcastically repeating "Welcome to Melrose" and making further rude comments. I can't confirm this part, but I believe I also overheard him say something disrespectful about other kayakers launching nearby, including a comment about someone's service dog. Seeing all this, I felt compelled to leave a review on his business page, because this kind of behavior isn't just unprofessional, it's damaging to the welcoming, respectful atmosphere our community is known for. If someone treats locals this way, I personally don't think they should be supported by the community. Below is the response he gave to my review on Google.

Ivey Memorial Park is a pleasant enough park in Bradford, Florida…read more I enjoyed my time here and found it pretty relaxing. I would definitely recommend here

Ivey Park is a park in Branford, Florida, right on the Suwannee River. It contains pic-nic tables,…read morerestrooms, two boat ramps, and also is the site of Branford Springs, which has a really nice boardwalk around it and, when the water is higher, is a fun place to swim. Currently, we've had so little rain in northern Florida that Branford Springs is down low and you can hardly swim in it. The springs flow right out into the Suwannee, by the way. The park is a great place to launch a boat or, as we did, moor your boat when you come up to explore the park and maybe have a pic-nic. We went to nearby Sisters' Café and got our food and came back and ate here and it was pretty awesome. The park is kept pretty clean and is a lot nicer than most public boat ramp facilities in this part of Florida, but then, Suwannee County actually seems to bother putting decent money into things unlike some of its neighboring counties, so there you go. The views of the river here--and from the bridge crossing over to Lafayette County--are great, too.

Best area summer camp!…read more Camp Crystal, run by the Alachua County School Board, gives Alachua County kids the opportunity to attend a semi local sleep away camp. Area parents will love the shortness of the sessions (Sunday- Friday for one week campers, or Sunday- the following Friday for two week campers.), the short drive there (30-55 minutes depending where you live in Gainesville), and the lower cost (under $600 a child.) Kids will love the beautiful grounds, fun atmosphere, and the awesome classes (kayaking, paddle boarding, water sports, wake boarding, art, frisbee, newspaper, soccer, lacrosse, yoga, and so much more!) Because it is such a desirable summer camp, registration is not easy. Those who have attended a session can continue attending that session without much effort (with just a commitment and later payment) vs others (first time registrants or those looking to change sessions) who must be online at a precise moment and move quickly to try and snag the few available spots. Registering for the first time can be a stressful hassle, but it's absolutely worth it! Once your kids have attended this camp, you 100% understand why everyone is so desperate to have their kids attend. My daughter just completed her fifth year, while my son just completed his second year. Both absolutely loved it! My husband and I enjoyed the short week of no kids life, but loved being able to see and hear how they are doing through the Camp Minder email system, and the photos published nightly. Camp Crystal is truly the perfect taste of sleep away camp for us lucky enough to live in Alachua County!

one of the nicest summer camp's in the area…read more nice cabins nice counselors nice grounds, layout, and lake

Was excited to finally get out to BSF, after a short drive we made our way there, nice layout, was…read morefairly quiet for a saturday, I think it was due to the heat that range wasn't too busy.It did get a little busier before we left. We were taking care of by a friendly staff member. Who e plained the do's and dont and the rules of the range. The only thing they need to work on , is a brass , shell clean up as seen in my photos there was way to much on the ground. Love the covered shooting stations, makes it more enjoyable during the hot sunny days. They have a yearly membership as well as events there all year long. If you enjoy shooting , and for $25 , for the day have a nice day at the range. I recommend making sure ypunmaybwant to bring some cardboard, or some form of backingbtobstaplebypur target for shooting , they have foot pegs and wood arms to set upbyour targets , but cardboard wasnt readily available. Shooters were helping shooters out there the day we were out there. Really good atmosphere.

First stop was the gun store with three grandsons (11, 8 & 4). The oldest had saved to purchase his…read morefirst gun, a camo cricket .22. Papa purchased him a box of bullets, it was off to the range. All with their eyes and ears on we were off to train and make memories. You won't find a better place or better people. They offer target ranges for handguns or long range rifles. They offer the best sporting clay ranges anywhere with many options. If you need a place for personal practice or training or a company retreat for the ultimate experience, this is the right place!!!

My review is based on my experience there back in 1973. I went for two 1-week junior camps in June…read moreand again in July that summer. I had the time of my life! I can't believe how much it's changed. We didn't have nice buildings or beds. Everything was VERY rustic, but wonderful. My favorite memories were of the horseback riding, canoeing, and arts & crafts. Of course Kulaqua was spelled with a "Q" at the beginning back then

The best Summer Camp in Florida! Both my kids have attended 4+ years! This is the place where…read moreyour kids can make a lifetime of memories.

We came down to check thus place out. Things start to grow and bloom again after a terrible winter…read more It was a calm day lots of green senário. Very clean rustic familiar bathroom.

Its free and it's in the area. Definitely worth the trip if you are out in the Lake City boondocks…read morefor whatever reason. You won't find many places on earth like the rural North Florida countryside.

This is a great dive shop!…read more After you are shown how to fill tanks you can fill your own! They have an easy payment system you just log in and put in how much gas your tanks started with and ended with, what type of gas you put in them and the size then it calculates the cost automatically! You can fill up anytime day or night just know where the light switches are! This shop also offers a wide range of rental gear from tanks, primary lights, to scooters! They also have a good selection of gear for sale including reels, finger spools, clips etc. The owner is knowledgeable and friendly, such a great guy to talk to and hang out with while you are filling up your tanks.

This place is awesome. Wane is one of the most down to earth people I've ever encountered. They…read morehave every type of gas you can think of. Sometimes you can even hear someone pass gas. I'll defiantly be back many more times to get air and oxygen.