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  1. 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 »


  2. Hike the Apalachee Ambles

    Florida Hikes &bull Oct 12, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Tallahassee hikers, there's a great resource in place for you. If you've never ventured out into the wilds south of the city to hike the Florida Trail, now's your chance to do so with a group - probably… Full Story »

  3. Severe flooding at River Ranch

    Florida Hikes &bull Oct 11, 2011

    Florida Hikes! River Ranch Road, which the Florida Trail follows between SR 60 and Kicci WMA east of Lake Wales, is not just underwater but inundated with flowing floodwaters from this weekend's storm. The resort, and Kicco, are cut off… Full Story »


  4. Cross Florida Greenway Hiking Series

    Florida Hikes &bull Oct 9, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Starting October 29. Meet at 8:30 AM at the Land Bridge Trailhead along CR 475A, north of CR 484 just east of the I-75 Belleview / Dunnellon exit. On November 5 at 8:30 am, hike from the Santos… Full Story »


  5. Au Naturale in White Springs

    Florida Hikes &bull Oct 6, 2011

    Florida Hikes! A new surprise along the Florida Trail in White Springs: a nudist resort. For years, the Suwannee Valley Campground has been one of several welcoming resupply-and-rest stops for long distance hikers along the Suwannee River, but that's about… Full Story »


  6. Get ready for the 20th Annual Big O Hike

    Florida Hikes &bull Oct 5, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Held by the Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association during Thanksgiving week, the hike entails 9 days of day hikes circling Lake Okeechobee, one of America's largest lakes. Trekking 109 miles of the 1,400 mile Florida Trail brings a certain sense of accomplishment to participants. Of course, you don't… Full Story »

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  7. Kenneth Smith Trail dedication

    Florida Hikes &bull Sep 30, 2011

    Florida Hikes! At 8 AM this Saturday Oct 1, long-time Florida Trail volunteer Kenneth Smith - the man responsible for the successful routing of the Florida Trail on the Cross Florida Greenway - will be honored by the city of… Full Story »


  8. Intrepid hiker tackles Florida Trail, all 1,150 miles of it

    Topix Hiking News &bull Sep 16, 2011

    Tampa's Amanda Hus, 53, set out from the Big Cypress trail section in South Florida and backpacked the Florida Trail for 10 weeks, completing her 1,150-mile journey in March in the Panhandle. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you… Full Story »


  9. Day hikes near Sea World and Universal Studios

    Florida Hikes &bull Aug 25, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Hikes near Orlando theme parks, by reader request. The area between Sea World and Universal Studios is both heavily populated and heavily commercial, so you have to drive beyond the Orlando International Airport to find the wild places.… Full Story »


  10. Day hikes near Walt Disney World

    Florida Hikes &bull Aug 24, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Day hikes near theme parks: a common thread of several requests I've gotten from readers lately. This time of year, sticking to short hikes early in the morning is your smart move. Here are suggestions I have for… Full Story »

  11. Dengue fever reported in Ocala

    Florida Hikes &bull Aug 12, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Dengue fever, a dangerous mosquito-borne disease for which there is no vaccine or cure, was reported in an individual returning from a foreign country to the Ocala area with symptoms. The disease is known to be a problem… Full Story »

  12. The Suncoast Chapter is our local connection to the Florida Trail.

    Topix Hiking News &bull Aug 9, 2011

    Do you enjoy long distance hikes or backpacking overnight? Did you know Florida has a National Scenic hiking trail over 1400 miles long that stretches from the Alabama State line, winds through the sandhills of the Ocala National Forest, and… Full Story »


  13. Hiking the Western Apalachicola

    Florida Hikes &bull Jul 27, 2011

    Florida Hikes! For more than 74 miles, the Florida Trail works its way through the Apalachicola National Forest, guiding hikers through remote and rugged terrain. The forest is a wet place. Rainfall and springs soak the landscape, a mosaic of… Full Story »


  14. Change of venue for SWFWMD hunting discussion

    Florida Hikes &bull Jul 8, 2011

    Florida Hikes! If you're interested in voicing your opinion in person regards expanded hunting seasons on the Green Swamp and other public lands in the Suncoast region - some of which directly affects the Florida Trail - there has been… Full Story »


  15. Expanded hunting in the Green Swamp?

    Florida Hikes &bull Jul 6, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Expanded hunting seasons - of 183 days per year - are being proposed across many Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWIFTMUD, SWFWMD) lands from Marion County to Tampa Bay, including the popular Green Swamp properties where the Florida… Full Story »


  16. Thanks for the Trails

    Florida Hikes &bull Jul 3, 2011

    Florida Hikes! Hiking a new-to-me and relatively newly built section of the Florida Trail yesterday, I was delighted to see very visible thank yous to three long-time, hardworking volunteers of the Florida Trail Association. If you're not a member of… Full Story »

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  17. Mysteries of the Aucilla Sinks

    Florida Hikes &bull Jun 9, 2011

    Florida Hikes! It's a section of the Florida Trail discussed in reverential terms, where the Aucilla River vanishes underground to play peek-a-boo through a primordial forest. It's undoubtedly one of the most interesting hikes in Florida thanks to the bizarre… Full Story »


  18. Exclusive Chris Sherman's Getaways: Hiking the Florida Trail

    Topix Hiking News &bull May 26, 2011

    State closes controversial boys' school in Marianna The state-run school for boys in Marianna, which has eluded closure for more than a century despite being rocked by chronic scandal, is closing June 30, after 111 years of operation. Please note… Full Story »

  19. Plan now for Memorial Day Weekend hiking

    Florida Hikes &bull May 19, 2011

    With a little more than a week until Memorial Day, have you made plans yet to get outdoors? Several Florida Trail chapters are leading activities during the holiday weekend, including: Hike part of the Ocean-to-Lake Trail at DuPuis, Palm Beach… Full Story »

  20. Florida Suncoast Hiking & Backpacking Group (Ruskin, FL) - Meetup

    www.meetup.com &bull May 6, 2011

    This group is designed for people that love to get outdoors to hike, backpack, paddle, walk, bike, and maintain trails. The group is connected to the Suncoast chapter of the FLorida Trail Association. We encourage you to help support the Florida Trail, but you… Full Story »

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