Today’s the kickoff of the Florida Trail Association South Regional Conference at Fisheating Creek, with workshops, guided paddling trips and hikes, and just plain hanging out with a bunch of hikers from all over South Florida.
I’m headed there to reconnect with friends and talk about my new book, Exploring Florida’s Botanical Wonders, so imagine my [...]

With the cooler temperatures, it’s a great time to get out and hike … and this weekend you can meet a lot of friends in the process. The Florida Trail Association North Regional Conference is being held along Choctawhatchee Bay this weekend at Camp Timpoochee, with plenty of hiking, paddling, and outdoor workshops to go [...]

Camping on the shores of Fisheating Creek for Halloween weekend is a must if you’re a hiker or paddler in South Florida (or want to hang out with lots of your fellow outdoor enthusiasts) at the Florida Trail Association’s South Regional Conference, returning to Glades County after a long absence. I’ll be joining in the [...]

Just back from a weekend in White Springs that’s more like a family reunion than anything. I can’t seem to walk three steps without getting swept up in conversation with folks I haven’t seen in a year … or years. The annual Florida Trail Conference has morphed into the Florida Hiking Festival, and it’s a [...]