US Army Corps of Engineers visit to Apalachicola - Part 2 [31219b]
The Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with Tri Rivers luncheon at the Owl Cafe in Apalachicola, Florida. A discussion on the AFC water flows and uses between the Corps, interest groups, and local government officials.
Naval architect Kevin Kerwin Discusses Paddlewheelers at Apalachicola Maritime Museum
In case you missed it, this is a video of an evening lecture presentation given prior to the 14th Annual Apalachicola Antique Boat Show Dinner at the Apalachicola Maritime Museum. Naval Architect Kevin Kerwin provided insights about the historical use of paddlewheel vessels for transportation on the Apalachicola/Chattahoochee/Flint River Systems. Museum founder George Floyd also solicited input from attendees regarding the museums plans to build and operate at least one paddlewheeler to cruise passengers between the museum's two campuses in Chattahoochee and Apalachicola. Like us on our facebook page:
Apalachicola River Trip
8 days 120 mile paddle trip from Chattahoochee FL at Lake Seminole to the Gulf. Paddlers were supported by a 40ft catamaran Mother Ship base camp and 2 small speed boats. The trip was sponsored by Apalachicola Maritime Museum AMMFL.org and supported by The Apalachicola Riverkeeper.
Tropical Storm Debby & Progress Energy Subcontractor Barge Hammers Old Apalachicola Bay Bridge
Courtesy, George Kirvin Floyd, COPYRIGHT All Rights Reserved. George Kirvin Floyd, Founder of the Apalachicola Maritime Museum, captured this scary video of a rogue barge unleashed by the forces of Tropical Storm Debby in Apalachicola Bay. Notice in the Video that the camera and structure shudders, in response to the each impact with the large vessel. George was standing on the old bridge and it was minutes from partial collapse. The 40+ foot barge was being used by subcontractors of Progress Energy to upgrade a power transmission line to St. George Island, Florida when it broke from it's moorings in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 24th. Tropical Storm Debby tides and wind caused it to collide with a portion of the Old Apalachicola Bay Bridge that is now being used as a fishing pier, where it battered the structure until a section of the span collapsed. It then floated free through the new upgraded bridge that serves as the evacuation route to St. George Island. At last we heard, it had still not been secured or retrieved, and was headed down The Miles toward Dry Bar and West Pass. UPDATE AUGUST 2012: The barge, owned by Progress Energy Sub-contractor, Orion marine, was found offshore of Panama City, in the Gulf of Mexico. This video is now being studied by researchers and graduate engineering students at the University of Florida who have been engaged in designing structures to resist barge impact loading for several years. KUDOS to George and fellow citizens who take the time and personal concern to make this valuable contribution. MORE UPDATE AUGUST: Franklin County has yet to be successful in negotiations with Orion and their insurers regarding a satisfactory repair/replacement of the damaged portions of the SGI fishing pier.
Apalachicola River from the Rail of CAMPBELL
The Orman House in Apalachicola FL
15 Days The American South NAA3000
Orlando - The City Beautiful
Visit Universal Studios Orlando
Visit Wet n Wild
Visit Disneyworld
Fruits rule in Florida! Have fruits!
Silver Springs
Silver River State Park
Silver Springs Nature Park
Tallahassee - Capital of Florida
Historic Capital Museum
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
Florida State University
Apalachicola - Florida's Historic City on the Bay
Trinity Episcopal Church
Orman House
Raney House
Pensacola - City of Five Flags
Perdido Key
Historic Pensacola Village
Pensacola Lighthouse
New Orleans - Birthplace of Jazz
Visit Mardi Gras World
Visit French Quarter
Everyone knows the tune, now get to know the taste: Jambalaya, Crawfish pie, Fillet Gumbo
Natchez
Longwood
Natchez National Historical Park
St Mary's Basilica
Vicksburg
Vicksburg National Military Park
USS Cairo
Memphis - Home of the Blues
Visit Graceland
Visit Sun Studio
Visit National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis barbecues are as legendary as the king of rock and roll
Nashville - Music City
Visit Grand Ole Orpy
Visit Ryman Auditorium
Visit Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Get clobbered on cobbler, it's the best fun anyone can have without getting drunk
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Cherokee
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Oconaluftee Islands Park
Mountain Farm Museum
Charleston - The Holy City
Ride on Charleston Water Taxi
Visit Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Grits: Soul food in the Holy City goes hand in hand.
Savannah - Turf Grass Capital of the World
Stroll along Historic District
Jacksonville - Where Florida Begins
Jacksonville Maritime Museum
St Augustine
Visit Old St Augustine Village
St Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
In the land of citrus fruits, load up on the Vit C
Daytona Beach
Ever wondered what Fun tastes like? Wonder no more, a Cerviche will answer that
The key to a happy belly is a Key Lime Pie
Pensacola Maritime Park - Part 2
Pensacola, Florida has a new waterfront park under construction that will greatliy enhance the city where America started. Don Tristan De Luna founded the first Spanish settlement in North America in 1559 at this location. Pensacola is noted for it's great beaches, forts, National Seashore, Arts, Museums, historical district, fishing, boating and other outdoors opportunities. The Park will house a multi-use sports stadium as well as the State Maritime Museum. Resturants, retail, & hotels will also be located on this park.
World class fresh water fishing is avaiable at Becks Lake Fish Camp located on the Escambia River, the 4th largest river in Florida.
This is part 2 of a 2 part video of the Maritime Park which is now under construction on beautiful Pensacola Bay.
Pensacola Maritime Park - Part 1
Pensacola, Florida has a new waterfront park under construction that will greatliy enhance the city where America started. Don Tristan De Luna founded the first Spanish settlement in North America in 1559 at this location. Pensacola is noted for it's great beaches, forts, National Seashore, Arts & Culture, Museums, historical district, fishing, boating and other outdoors opportunities. The Park will house a multi-use sports stadium as well as the State Maritime Museum. Resturants, retail, & hotels will also be located on this park.
World class fresh water fishing is available at Becks Lake Fish Camp located on the Escambia River, the 4th largest river in Florida.
This is part 1 of a 2 part video of the Maritime Park which is now under construction on beautiful Pensacola Bay.
Apalachicola P & Z Meeting 12-12-11; Discussion with George Floyd
Video from the proceedings of the City of Apalachicola Planning & Zoning Committee on December 12th, 2011. Along with routine reviews of applications, George Kirvin Floyd, of the Apalachicola Maritime Museum was invited by Chairperson Tom Daly, to provide the committee with an informal update on developments at the Museum [0:34:35], and also, his plans for his recent purchase of the Historic Floyd home, located at the corner of Avenue E and 12th Street in Apalachicola [1:36:48]. The structure was formerly used as a bed and breakfast. Mr. Floyd indicated his immediate plans for the C-2 zoned property would be of a similar nature. Also discussed was a topic raised by Helen Tudor, owner of the Chapman House on Avenue E and 6th Street to Chairperson Daly, regarding a the possibility of a name change for the Chapman Botanical Gardens [025:01]. These gardens are located across from the Orman House State Park on the Riverfront, and are managed for the City by the State Parks. Ms. Tudor suggested that since she was developing gardens at the Chapman Museum and Library, that there might be cause for confusion in the future.
Oystermen of Apalachicola, from Our Town: Apalachicola
This video is from our 2003 production, Our Town: Apalachicola. In it, local author Dawn Evans Radford spent some time with oyster men and oyster shuckers in a town renowned for it's succulent oysters.
We're including this video in our In the Grass, On the Reef project as a different perspective on what these tasty little guys mean to us.
Hypnotizing perspective on Apalachicola River
SteveTanner.net - I'm walking under a railroad track by the Apalachicola River, south of Lake Seminole, Florida. The landscape was a swamp so the track was jacked up for what seemed like miles. The perspective was mind blowing.
D-Day in Carrabelle, Florida
D-Day, June 6 in Carrabelle, Florida. World War II soldiers trained at Camp Gordon Johnston in Carrabelle for the invasion of the Normandy beaches.
McCellan Cemetery in Calhoun County
I found this old cemetery in Calhoun County near the Apalachicola National Forest.
Apalachicola River With Captain Jimmy
Captain Jimmy owns and operates a guide service for fishing and also sightseeing
Apalachicola fl. Dumped kitties
This video was uploaded from an Android phone.
Apalachicola Bay Sailing Zen
Sailing Zen Apalachicola Bay.. with a view of the Bridge to St. George Island
Oligocene Epoch - Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land
This video from the Museum's Florida Fossils exhibit describes the Oligocene, 34 million to 24 million years ago. Global climates became cooler during the Oligocene, causing sea levels to drop. At least the northern portion of the Florida platform, once abundant with tropical, marine habitats, was now land.
Early immigrants to the Florida peninsula included amphibians, reptiles, bats, shrews and rabbits. Also, predators tracked dwarf horses and the strange, hoofed mammals, oreodonts and chalicotheres, onto this new land. In the ocean, huge sharks plied the depths, while several kinds of sea cows were abundant near shore.
Produced, directed and filmed for the Florida Museum of Natural History by Wes C. Skiles/Karst Productions, Inc.