[Jagshund]

I'm researching my summer trip and need some ideas. I've been on virtually every river I've wanted to paddle in Georgia and Alabama (except the Sepulga, Coosa and Ohoopee) so I'm considering a jaunt out of state. The Appalachicola is off limits for the time being- my wife doesn't want me paddling with gators again unless I have someone else with me (not sure how that's going to help, but it made her feel better).

Boat's a 17 foot Essence, so I don't want anything over Class III if it can be helped. I also try to keep portaging to a minimum but have hauled 200 lbs of boat & equipment for over a mile in the past. I don't like it, but I'll do it if the trip is worth it. I normally paddle between 25 and 30 miles per day, so long trips don't make me flinch. The ocean seems to be the next logical step in the South if nothing pops up. Maybe down the coast from SC to Destin?? I'd hate to get run over in a shipping lane.

Any and all ideas are appreciated; 500 miles is probably the limit for travel to the put-in.