Welcome to Florida Hikes! I'm Sandra Friend, author of eight books on Florida hiking, and this is a work-in-progress drawing on more than 600 hikes I've done and 2,500 pages I've written about hiking Florida. Browse the articles, look for a hike near you, and check out the forum to learn more about Florida hiking. Enjoy! Don't miss the new Hike-A-Week while it's free!.
Due to budget difficulties, 19 of our 161 Florida State Parks are at risk of closing during 2009, and another 3 may be lost entirely. If you're a Floridian, please take the time to email the Governor and your legislators to voice your concerns. I've provided talking points and email links on a new blog highlighting the issues surrounding the possible state park closures. If you're a visitor who enjoys our state parks, an email to our governor would be helpful, too. If you live near one of the affected state parks and would like to share your story,
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I've posted short vignettes of each of the parks, with Google Maps so you can find them. You'll find information about each of the parks under Parks: State Parks at Risk . Here's an overview map of where they are located.
FLORIDA STATE PARKS AT RISK OF CLOSURE IN 2009 (INTERACTIVE MAP)
Down in Glades County, in the wilds of South Central Florida, Fisheating Creek has always been a favorite for paddlers. It’s Florida as it once was (and still is here), winding through ancient cypress as it flows from the end of the Lake Wales Ridge to Lake Okeechobee.
I was surprised to see a Google alert pop up today about a rally going on at the Port Mayaca Florida Power & Light nuclear power plant. Back before September 11, 2001, the Barley Barber Swamp was open to the public for hiking tours led by a very knowledgable guide,...
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...
Time for the Wednesday Walks 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.
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