Log on to the new Twitter-savvy Mountainfitter.com for deals on camping, backpacking, and hiking gear. Based in Stuart, Florida outfitter offers free ground shipping for its products, which are all … [Read more...]
Kirby Storter Boardwalk best introduction to Big Cypress habitats
If you're driving from Naples to Miami and don't have a lot of time to spare to stop and enjoy the Big Cypress National Preserve, make a point of pulling off the Tamiami Trail at the Kirby Storter … [Read more...]
Big Cypress fire limits access to popular public lands
A wildlife that started in the vicinity of Turner River Road on April 22 has consumed more than 20,000 acres of the Big Cypress Swamp and forced road closures along I-75 / Alligator Alley to the east … [Read more...]
Exploring the Econfina Nature Trail
North of Panama City, this little-known trail is a real gem. I discovered it last month while canvassing the region for new places to hike, and what a delight to find a trail that showcases some of … [Read more...]
Hiking part of plans at Peck Sink
Near Brooksville, a problematic sinkhole along SR 50 will become the centerpiece of a 111-acre passive park, thanks to creative engineering and cooperation between the Southwest Florida Water … [Read more...]
Suwannee River still floods Florida Trail
Here's a quick look I took last night from the canoe put-in at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. The Suwannee River is still over 70 feet, well over flood stage and certainly swamping the … [Read more...]
Visit Devil’s Millhopper now!
Tall cascading waterfalls reminiscent of Hawaii - that's what you'll see at Devil's Millhopper in Gainesville right now as it exhibits the lush Hawaiian-like character it takes on whenever the water … [Read more...]
Naval Live Oaks to add wheelchair-accessible trail
Gulf Islands National Seashore in Pensacola is the fortunate recipient of federal stimulus funds for National Parks, according to a story in the Pensacola News-Journal. Part of the funds will be used … [Read more...]
Take a hike, it’s National Parks Week!
April 18-26 is National Parks Week. Do yourself a favor and get out this weekend to one of Florida's National Parks! Now you might scratch your head and say, but that's ... the Everglades! Well, … [Read more...]
Umatilla gets a nature trail
On March 21, Lake County opened a brand-new county park in Umatilla called North Lake Community Park. Among its many facilities, which include a big playground, picnic pavillions, volleyball and … [Read more...]
