Catching up with the Green Tortuga

September 22nd, 2008 Sandra Friend

Just heard from Ryan Carpenter, aka Green Tortuga, that he’s letting his old blog lapse and has put the details of his Florida Trail thru-hike with additional photos at http://www.ryansatotalgoober.com/adventures/2008/

If you’re thinking of a thru-hike or just want a fun read, check it out! I especially like the photo sequence of navigating under a low-hanging branch at Juniper Run.

WahooHiker: another Florida hiking blog

June 8th, 2008 Sandra Friend

WahooHiker’s blog is based in Citrus County and covers hiking in that area (which has plenty) and beyond. Came across this while looking for info on the aforementioned National Trails Day celebration in Inverness. Nice work! Another add to the blogroll. Watch that hiking in lightning storms, however … ’tis the season to stick to early morning hikes.

Florida Nature Adventures blog

June 8th, 2008 Sandra Friend

Just found a new blogger to add to my blogroll:  Buford Pruitt, a fellow Marion County resident, writing about hiking, kayaking, birdwatching and all things outdoorsy on his Florida Nature Adventures blog. Give him a look! Today’s post is about walking through the dry marshes of Orange Lake. With a serious sinkhole in its bottom, Orange Lake tends to drain out pretty quickly in times of drought like we have now.