Things To Do In Lake City

With an inventory of canoes and kayaks—as well as a choice launch point on the banks of the Santa Fe River – Santa Fe Canoe Outpost is a starting point for a wide range of aquatic daytrips. There are adventures of varying length, from the 7-mile down-river trip to Rum Island, to multi-day canoe-camping trips to their furthest destination, 39 miles away. Gliding down the river, paddlers may spy some of Florida's famous springs, including the Poe, Devil's Eye, or Lilly, or can peer back at nocturnal wildlife on one of the monthly Full Moon trips. At the conclusion of each outing, a Canoe Outpost team member arrives to safely transport both guests and vessels back to home base.

Originally built in 1927 to host the premiere of King Kong (the actual primate), 5 Points Theatre has undergone a transformation throughout the years from "talkie" palace to neo-modern nightclub to contemporary art-house cinema. The upcoming calendar hosts a variety of exclusives and special showings in addition to popular Hollywood releases. Stop in for cult-classic midnight screenings, during which the theater transforms into a pumpkin carriage piloted by the delicate dreams of cinematic fans. The eclectic mix of motion pics ensures you'll still be able to catch Hot Tub Time Machine between viewings of foreign flicks such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

On the calm waters of the Fleming Island Marina, SailLaser Jacksonville outfits recreational mariners with Laser Class sailboat rentals, and their friendly, experienced instructors teach nautical skills to fledgling sailors in private lessons. After donning a life jacket, rental customers choose a craft from SailLaser Jacksonville’s fleet of modern, personal dinghies that avoid the pitfalls of vintage Pequod-inspired vessels. The Bug and Pico Lasers sport manageable controls capable of introducing young children to steering, and popular Sunfish slice across the marina or explore the winding St. Johns River. Wind ripples through hair while gliding across placid waters in an Olympic-class Laser Radial rig, and legs can stretch out in the roomy cockpit of the Zuma. During the lesson, instructors shepherd beginners through the basics of sailing, explaining equipment, demonstrating techniques, and answering questions about the difference between port and a fortified wine. When water conditions are rough, wave-based classrooms move onshore for dry-land tutelage.

The friendly sub-surface staff and committed conservationists at Scuba Extreme spread their waterlogged gospel of underwater maneuvering through safe and fun diving instruction. In the "Skin Diver" course, budding sea-people will learn the basics of snorkeling and free-diving techniques. Instructors will equip students with a mask, snorkel, and fins, and then lead participants through the basics of submerged breathing and safety. The class lasts between two and three hours, or approximately one year in the life of a fantail guppy.

At Accurate Edge, LLC, state-licensed security guard and NRA senior training counselor Thomas Eichling shares his more than 20 years of training experience, including his expertise as both an NRA Senior Training Counselor and a retired Navy marksmanship specialist. He imparts this wealth of knowledge to students in NRA courses such as the FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation, which can be taken as a standalone class or used to satisfy the training component for a concealed-weapon application. In addition to working with adults, Thomas also works with youths with parental consent. He can also bring the training facility to clients, hitching up to his trailer-mounted live-fire range and driving it around Jacksonville.