Scrub-jays and gallinules within sight of each other? That's what you'll find at Indrio Savannas, an interesting interface of freshwater wetlands near the Indian River Lagoon with scrub habitat so … [Read more...]
Whitewater a delight at Alderman’s Ford Preserve
Wrapping up the new hikes for "50 Hikes in Central Florida," second edition, Alderman's Ford Preserve was a real find near Plant City. I thought I'd printed off a map for Alderman's Ford Park, the … [Read more...]
Another success with 45N68W
I'm so impressed with this product ... but if I could only remember the coordinates! While speaking at Bill Jackson's this Monday I had the inevitable question about what bug spray I recommend, and I … [Read more...]
Win a week in the woods – deadline Apr 23 noon
Step up to beat cancer with a chance at a backwoods getaway! This is one sweet mountain cabin that's owned by my friend Teresa's parents. We're taking donations for the American Cancer Society in … [Read more...]
Earth Day tip: Poison ivy detox
How DO you get poison ivy oil off your clothes? That's a question I haven't had to deal with in a long, long time, since little brushes here and there have never bothered me. I always wear long pants … [Read more...]
At Bill Jackson’s tonight!
Up for some funky flora? I'm speaking tonight at Bill Jackson's (along SR 19 between Clearwater and Largo) on behalf of the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Trail Association and showcasing my imagery … [Read more...]
Hike for a Cause: Relay for Life
Relay for Life is a different kind of hike, and one I'm finally taking the banner up for, 11 years after I lost my sister to cancer. My friend Teresa, who hiked with me back when I worked on "50 Hikes … [Read more...]
Catching up with Hike-A-Week uploads
Just a quick note for subscribers that the following Hike-A-Week sheets are now available for download in the Hike-A-Week archives. I've finally caught up to them this week: Florida's … [Read more...]
Hiking St Lucie County
Today was a surprising reintroduction to the hiking trails of St Lucie County. My, how they have grown! So has the county, of course, with an uncomfortable amount of suburban residential sprawl, … [Read more...]
Soggy morning at Riverbend
Dark skies meant random cloudbursts but the turkeys didn't mind - they were out in droves at Riverbend Park in Jupiter this morning. Lush, green, and wet - especially unusually extremely wet - made me … [Read more...]
