This Tuesday, November 11, is Veterans Day, and Florida State Parks is honoring our veterans and active military by providing free access to Florida State Parks on Nov 11. Why not thank a friend or family member for their service by taking a hike with them? I had that pleasure a couple of years ago, when my brother-in-law Jeff Smith was recuperating from a serious illness at the VA Hospital in Tampa after returning from to the US from a long tour of duty in the Air Force. Rob and I took Jeff out to Lettuce Lake Park and Hillsborough River State Park for short hikes so he could get some fresh air and get used to walking around outdoors again. Please be sure to honor those who serve(d) next week by spending some time with them … and take a hike in a Florida State Park.

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