Sunrise at Kissimmee Prairie
A spectacular sunrise camping along the Florida Trail at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park makes up for the disappointment of stargazing foiled by weather. Essay by Rob Rogers.
A Forest is Reborn in the Green Swamp
From a bleak, charred landscape comes a sharpening of the senses and an unfolding of new life. Author Rob Rogers shares this evocative hike across Green Swamp East.
The Reluctant Florida Hiker
Motivating your family to hike means motivating yourself first. Lakeland author Vince Strawbridge shares how his opinions on Florida hiking evolved through the process.
It’s Raining in the Ocala National Forest
The prediction of stormy weather never deters an eager backpacker, since getting drenched is going to happen sometime. Author Rob Rogers shares his adventure.
Best Hikes on the Florida Trail
Explore our picks for the best scenic hikes along the Florida Trail. We've hiked the entire trail: these are pieces of the trail we'd be happy to hike again and again.
Backpacker Tips for Hurricane Prep
Backpacking skills are survival skills. Use your knowledge and gear to make personal preparations for hurricane season power loss and evacuations in Florida.
Florida Trail for Scouting
There are many opportunities for Boy Scouts to complete hiking and backpacking merit badges and 50-miler awards along the Florida Trail; this list will start you planning your next trip.
Thru Hike the Florida Trail
A thru-hike in Florida takes sixty to ninety days across a surprising diversity of landscapes not found on other long distance trails in the United States.
Florida Trail Backpacking
Backpackers will appreciate the many places the Florida Trail provides a pleasant overnight, three-day-weekend, or multi-day hiking experience to escape to the outdoors.
Section Hiking the Florida Trail
Section hiking the Florida National Scenic Trail provides some logistical challenges, but a sense of satisfaction in being able to complete an 1,100-mile walk across Florida at your own pace.
How To Prepare For A Backpacking Trip
What does a hiker need to spend a week, or a month, or three months on the trail? Here are trail-tested suggestions for backpacking in Florida for trips of a week or more
Bear season in Florida
As Florida black bears become active in late winter and spring, the chances of a bear encounter go up significantly if you leave food unsecured outdoors - whether in your campsite or at home.