The river runs north. Silver Springs contributes greatly to the clarity of the water. The flow is swift and the river is very windy. There are a few side trips one could take along the way as other streams merge into the Oklawaha and interconnect with one another. Sounds like a beautiful run.
Wildlife is plentiful.
Alligator, deer, bear and many species of birds will be observed on most trips. You might even spot a rhesus monkey or two. They're not native, but they seem quite at home in this jungle. All this can be had for a reasonable price and a modest amount of effort. The Ocklawaha Outpost in Fort McCoy is the place to start if you don't own a canoe.