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  1. Big O: Friends Along the Way

    Florida Hikes &bull Nov 29, 2011

    Florida Hikes! 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 adjustment. One aspect of this hike… Full Story »


  2. Big O: Out of Time

    Florida Hikes &bull Nov 28, 2011

    Florida Hikes! 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 for… Full Story »


  3. Big O: 3x3x3

    Florida Hikes &bull Nov 21, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Day 3 of the Big O Hike has been 3-squared for the past nine years. Three 3 mile segments (roughly) broken up by access points to the dike. Pulling towards Taylor Creek - location of the Battle of… Full Story »


  4. Big O: Pounding Pavement in Pahokee

    Florida Hikes &bull Nov 19, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Not the dike, after all. In 2004, we saw the horrific effects of that summer's foursome of hurricanes on this tiny western outpost of Palm Beach County. In 2006, the Army Corps of Engineers started remediation efforts to shore… Full Story »


  5. FTA Regional Conference Dec 2-4

    Florida Hikes &bull Nov 18, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Join your Florida Trail Association friends at the Everglades Youth Camp in Corbett WMA for a weekend of guided hikes, outdoor workshops, and educational seminars at the annual FTA South Regional Conference, held Dec 2-4. Topics as diverse… Full Story »


  6. Big O Hike kicks off Saturday

    Florida Hikes &bull Nov 18, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Saturday Nov 19 marks the kickoff of the 20th annual Big O Hike around Lake Okeechobee. Hikers will convene starting around 7 AM at the Pahokee Marina in downtown Pahokee for the start of the hike at 8… Full Story »


  7. Big O Hike a week away

    Florida Hikes &bull Nov 11, 2011

    Florida Hikes! The 20th annual Big O Hike kicks off next Saturday, November 19, at the Pahokee Marina at 8 AM. This annual Florida Trail Association event brings hikers together to tackle the longest loop trail in the state of… Full Story »

  8. Backpacking Myakka

    Florida Hikes &bull Nov 10, 2011

    Florida Hikes! With 39 miles in four loops, the Myakka Hiking Trail at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota is one of the state's finest destinations for a weekend or long weekend holiday hike. I frequently get asked about places… Full Story »


  9. Veterans Day freebie at Florida State Parks

    Florida Hikes &bull Nov 7, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Friday, November 11 is Veteran's Day, and you can enjoy the time off - or the time spent in reflection - at your local Florida State Park. Admission is free for all to all Florida State Parks excepting… Full Story »


  10. Layer Up!

    Florida Hikes &bull Oct 31, 2011

    Florida Hikes! With cold-for-Florida temperatures sweeping southward through the state, it's a good time for a reminder about dressing for our erratic weather in Florida. Folks who don't live here often assume that we're warm and sunny all the time.… Full Story »

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