A committee collecting community petitions for construction of a multi-use trail dubbed the Panama City Crayfish Trail pitched the Lynn Haven commission on the concept, according to the Panama City News Herald. A five-mile stretch of old railbed from the fuel depot east is what they’re eyeing for a new trail. Living as I do in an …
Conner Preserve newest Pasco hiking destination
Now that the management plan for South Florida Water Management District’s Conner Preserve has been approved, opening the preserve to trail-based recreation is the first order of business. A trail system will be completed by fall. This Pasco County preserve is about 5 miles north of Land O’ Lakes off SR 52, east of US …
Upper Pithlachascotee River Preserve to open in 2009
Another escape for those of you in the crowded ‘burbs of Clearwater and Tampa: Upper Pithlachascotee River Preserve, being created in Pasco County near Fivay Junction. According to The Tampa Tribune, this 122.6-acre preserve has natural treasures like an ancient bald cypress and gopher tortoise habitat, as well as historical artifacts such as an old turpentine …