Great news for paddlers! The old Fisheating Creek Campground is under new management looking to cater to the needs of paddlers coming to enjoy this world-class kayaking route. I’m happy to report the new managers are two friends of mine, Patty and Allen Register, who have deep roots in Glades County - they own Gatorama, [...]

If you live near Lake Okeechobee or love it as much as I do, you’ll appreciate this great effort to pull together folks in South Central Florida into their own Florida Trail chapter. I found this on the VISIT GLADES Facebook page this morning:
Here’s your opportunity to explore beautiful landscapes of Florida with fellow nature [...]

Archaeological treasures unburied:  over the past two months, I’ve had the good fortune to be working on a project that’s kept me busy moving about Glades County, learning about the unique archaeological finds near Lake Okeechobee. I was aware of the significance of Nicodemus Slough since my first Big O Hike, thanks to doing research [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]