Today's a day for Thanksgiving across America, and a hardy troupe of hikers walking 109 miles around Lake Okeechobee always celebrates it this afternoon at the Clewiston Inn. The hike itself is a … [Read more...]
Temporary trail closures in Flatwoods & Morris Bridge Parks
From Nov 30 through Dec 3, the hiking and biking trails of popular Flatwoods Park in Tampa will be closed during wildlife counts. Paved trails will not be affected. From Nov 30 through Dec 23, trails … [Read more...]
Extending the Turkey Creek Trail
In Niceville, surrounded by Eglin Air Force Base, the Turkey Creek Trail is a city park with a boardwalk that parallels clear, sand-bottomed Turkey Creek upstream for a half mile or so. I've visited … [Read more...]
Sun-kissed Chauncey Bay
Sitting here as the fog burns off and outdoor writer Susan Cocking is here from the Miami Herald interviewing over the constant song of birds. … [Read more...]
Kickoff of the Big O Hike
More than 100 people headed out from the new Pahokee Marina yesterday morning to start the 19th annual Big O Hke. Here's some scenes from the day. … [Read more...]
Peacock Springs State Park renamed in honor of Wes Skiles
The late Wes Skiles, a High Springs resident whose Karst Productions brought a new dimension to the exploration of natural Florida - underground and underwater - shared with millions through PBS … [Read more...]
Take a Hike, Ocala! November 14th at Ocala Public Library
This Sunday, November 14, I'll be giving a talk at the Ocala Public Library main branch at 2 PM on hiking in Florida, hiking around Ocala - especially the Ocala National Forest and Cross Florida … [Read more...]
Guided hike at Pine Forest Park on Saturday
One of the latest trails to come to my attention is Pine Forest Park, located along SR 44 between Deland and Cassia. It's a mix of traditional park, with ballfields, a playground, and restrooms, and … [Read more...]
Deer hunting season opens Friday Nov 12
It's the time of year when both hikers and hunters are scrambling through the woods as the days grow cooler. Of particular interest to backpackers is when general gun - a.k.a. deer season - is … [Read more...]
Free entry at Florida State Parks for Veteran’s Day
To honor our country's veterans on Thursday, November 11, Veteran's Day, Florida State Parks is providing free admission to all state parks except the Skyway Fishing Pier. Take advantage of this … [Read more...]
