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  1. Yearling Trail has reopened

    Florida Hikes &bull Yesterday

    Closed due to a military plane crash in the area two weekends ago, the Yearling Trail has reopened, as has access to the Florida Trail via the Pat's Island trailhead. Hikers are advised that either may close sporadically as cleanup… Full Story »

  2. Yearling Trail closed temporarily

    Florida Hikes &bull Jul 20, 2010

    A military plane crash in the vicinity of Pat's Island on Sunday evening has forced closure of FR 10, the Pat's Island Trailhead, and the Yearling Trail while crews work on cleanup in the Juniper Prairie Wilderness. Portions of SR… Full Story »

  3. Possible FT closures near Clearwater Lake

    Florida Hikes &bull Jul 20, 2010

    Ongoing restoration of longleaf pine habitat between Alexander Springs and Clearwater Lake may lead to closures of the Florida Trail near Paisley. Signage will be placed during closure periods. Please check ahead before hiking this section. See the USFS website… Full Story »


  4. July is Florida Parks & Recreation Month

    Florida Hikes &bull Jul 2, 2010

    Governor Crist again dubbed July as Florida Parks Recmonth to keep in synch with National Parks Recreation Month. Honestly, most other states can only celebrate it in the summer months we can celebrate year-round! While mid-summer is not the ideal… Full Story »

  5. Oil washing ashore on Fort Pickens Road

    Florida Hikes &bull Jun 25, 2010

    The onslaught of oil escalated in earnest along Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Pickens Road and Pensacola Beach, forcing closure of the beach for public safety. There is an advisory in effect by the Escambia County Health Department from Walkover… Full Story »

  6. Silver Springs Conservation Area now open

    Florida Hikes &bull Jun 23, 2010

    Marion County's first conservation area opened with a whisper in May, 330 acres of upland recharge area just to the southwest of the famed Silver Springs. Located at 5415 N.E. 7th St just west of Baseline Road, the trailhead has… Full Story »

  7. Oil spill hits Pensacola Beach

    Florida Hikes &bull Jun 5, 2010

    Affecting the Seashore section of the Florida Trail - the only portion of a National Scenic Trail that's a beach walk - tarballs have started washing ashore along the shoreline of Pensacola Beach. Portions of the Florida Trail may be… Full Story »

  8. Wakulla towns become Gateway Communities

    Florida Hikes &bull Jun 4, 2010

    9 AM Sat June 5, the Florida Trail Association plans a National Trails Day celebration at Wakulla Station on the Tallahassee-St Marks Historic Railroad Trail. Join the group for hiking, bike riding, trail info, and the official designation of St… Full Story »

  9. Go swamping on National Trails Day

    Florida Hikes &bull Jun 3, 2010

    On June 5, take the plunge into the Big Cypress Swamp on a guided walk led by the Happy Hoofers Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. It's the perfect time of year to cool down on a swamp tromp, and… Full Story »

  10. Osprey Trail ribbon-cutting June 5

    Florida Hikes &bull Jun 2, 2010

    Oscar Scherer State Park south of Sarasota will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new accessible Osprey Trail around Lake Osprey. This is the second trail within this expansive state park to provide comfortable access to a forest setting for… Full Story »

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