I’ve been tinkering with the idea of a more robust Florida Hikes forum since August, but wasn’t sure which of many different software and services to choose from. I was in the middle of testing a bunch of them in December again. While I was out backpacking last week and realized I wanted to share [...]

Every year, Rachael and Lou Augspurg lead a series of hikes somewhere in Central Florida for Florida Trail Association members. These day hikes are extremely popular, as they help you knock off a section hike of the FT or learn more about a bunch of trails in one particular area.
This year, they’re celebrating the Centennial [...]

Last week, I had the pleasure of a LONG hike. I was part of a group led by Tropical Trekker Lori Burris on a backpacking trip up the Kissimmee River from Lake Okeechobee to Bluff Hammock. It’s been a while since I’ve spent that many days out on the trail, sleeping in my teeny Nomad [...]