Embracing the Wild: Elaine Zumsteg
On March 28, 2014, Stuart resident Elaine "Cadi" Cadigan Zumsteg began her Appalachian Trail thru-hike. After meeting "Hobo Nobo," the ladies finished together on September 30.
Embracing the Wild: Anna Huthmaker
The founder of Trail Dames, a national organization to empower female hikers, Anna Huthmaker took on the Appalachian Trail in 2003 despite her own self-doubts.
Embracing the Wild: Rayana Adra
Hiking the AT before and the PCT after, Rayana "Acorn" Adra is one of a handful of women to thru-hike the Florida Trail during the 2014 hiking season.
Embracing the Wild: Luanne Anderson
A volunteer for ALDHA and on the Board of Directors of the Florida Trail Hikers Alliance, Luanne “Tigger” Anderson has not just hiked, but helped manage an Appalachian Trail hostel.
Embracing the Wild: Misti Little
After completing the Appalachian Trail, Misti "Ridley" Little thru-hiked the Florida Trail with her husband Chris in 2011. She actively promotes the Florida Trail to the hiking community.
Embracing the Wild: Lori Burris
A long-time trail maintainer and hike leader, Lori “SwampTromper” Burris has encouraged many women in South Central Florida to take that first step into the wild.
Embracing the Wild: Susan Turner
Jacksonville resident Susan "Hammock Hanger" Turner is an amazing woman. She's been hiking on some long distance trail somewhere on Earth for the past 13 years.
Embracing the Wild: Gail Johnson
Completing the Appalachian Trail on her own in 1996 earned Gail Johnson her trail name, Gutsy. She was the first woman to share her journal and journey online.
Ocala National Forest Dog Policy
Except for service dogs, dogs are not permitted at Alexander Springs, Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Juniper Springs, Clearwater Lake, Fore Lake, Lake Dorr and Mill Dam Recreation Areas in the Ocala National Forest
Do not feed the bears
"A fed bear is a dead bear," says Florida Fish & Wildlife. It's time to make homeowners responsible for keeping trash and food out of reach when they live in bear territory.
Florida Hikes for Botanical Beauty
Enjoy Florida's botanical bounty with this handpicked selection of walks in the woods to see spectacular wildflowers, big trees, and unique habitats throughout the state of Florida.
Patches for Florida’s Trails
Years ago, it was very common to see patches sewn on canvas backpacks. I believe it started in Europe and slowly found its way to the US. In the very early 1970s ,when I first joined the Florida Trail Association and earned the Boy Scouts of America …