On Saturday September 22, Sanford is the setting for a morning of trail talk : the Florida National Scenic Trail Symposium, presented by the National Forests in Florida, managers of the trail, to … [Read more...]
Hinson Trails completed
Four trails, four miles, 900 volunteer hours: the efforts of the Panhandle Chapter of the Florida Trail Association, including coordination of F-Troop trail crews, have led to a new place to hike in … [Read more...]
Hiking Bronson State Forest
One of the most beautiful new sections of the Florida Trail is scarcely a year old. At Bronson State Forest, a 13+ mile linear hike - starting at either Seminole Ranch CA or Chuluota Wilderness Area … [Read more...]
Winter Wednesday Hike Series: Circle of Loops
When winter's here, you know that Lou & Rachael Augspurg will be playing in the woods. These long-time Florida Trail Association members shoulder a heavy load much of the year taking care of … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Campout in the Ocala National Forest
Now in it's 28th year, Florida's longest-running outdoor New Year's Eve event is coming up quickly! Held at Doe Lake Group Camp in the Ocala National Forest, this four-day event encourages outdoor … [Read more...]
Big O: Friends Along the Way
It's hard to believe that the 20th Annual Big O Hike is over, that just 48 hours ago friends dispersed from the campground back to their everyday lives. I'm finding it a little hard to make the … [Read more...]
Big O: Out of Time
I was sitting at lunch the other day with Wagonmaster Mike Nomad, discussing a theory I've had for years: the timelessness of our annual event. Over the past 9 years, I've only been able to be there … [Read more...]
Big O: Everglades, Interrupted
Where the sunrise is best on Lake Okeechobee, the sun"s rays are directly in our faces. Southbound from Clewiston we stride on paved surface, rhythmic footfalls in tandem with hiking partners. It's a … [Read more...]
Big O: Turtle Time
In the parlance of the Big O Hike, now in its 20th year, we have a name for those who walk in the opposite direction from the rest of us - rabbits. These folks are our speedy guys and the key to our … [Read more...]
Big O: Okeechobee
It's a tradition at our annual Thanksgiving Day dinner to share a little talent with our fellow hikers. I hereby bring you a poem I wrote - and I don't write them often - commemorating the hike and … [Read more...]
