Here’s a brand new one for this relatively trail-starved section of the state: according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, a new five mile trail provides free public access to the northwest corner of the Babcock Ranch, one of the state’s largest preservation deals of all time. Called the Footprints Trail, it is now open and a guided hike will be offered this Saturday by volunteers from CHEC. I look forward to visiting the trail when I head to Punta Gorda for my annual Florida Outdoor Writers Conference!

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