I had the honor and pleasure of being at Pahokee once again for the kickoff of the annual Big O Hike around Lake Okeechobee. Now in its 15th year, it remains the premier FTA hiking event, with more than 120 people participating in the kickoff on Nov 18th and at least 65 people continuing on for the next couple of days. Typically, no more than three dozen hardy hikers actually walk the entire 109 miles around the lake but there are an increasing number of folks who come along for the camaraderie and hike parts of the trail.

The photo is of Lee Berger, Seidler Productions, shooting the kickoff. FTA and the USDA Forest Service are working with them to produce a half-hour documentary about the trail; I’m coordinating the effort.

Today, my buddies walked into Clewiston with just two more days to go to complete the trek. Way to go, guys!

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