Summer at Corkscrew
There is a special magic surrounding a summer hike through Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, where ghost orchids dance high above in the soft green canopy created by the ancient cypress protected here
Back to the Hammock
Hiking the Hammock Trails in Merritt Island NWR this weekend brought back memories of hiking and camping in these woods as a young Boy Scout in the 1960s and 70s.
A Quarter Million Miles
Saying goodbye to my trusty 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which hit a quarter-million miles this spring after countless trails and travels together throughout the state of Florida.
5th Annual Hammock Hang
At the 5th annual Hammock Hang this January, hammock camping enthusiasts around the country descended on Doe Lake for a weekend of friendship, fun, and food
Retro lunch at Carrabelle Junction
A Blue Plate Special? That's what you'll find at Carrabelle Junction, a retro diner on the Forgotten Coast
Season’s Sojourn
It’s April, and that means one important thing in Florida: our prime hiking season is coming to a close. We can tell from the number of ticks we’re pulling off our hiking pants; we can tell by the heat and humidity, too. So …
Florida’s bear problems will not be solved by hunting
FWC is proposing opening hunting of Florida black bears this October. Hunting WILL NOT solve the public safety problems with bears in Florida. Here's our take on the issue.
Going primitive with Primrose
How do you car camp in a Volkswagen camper when you have no power? It takes a little ingenuity to keep electronics powered and a lantern to keep you up past hiker midnight
The Other Side of Farles Prairie
What's it like to do trail research? Here's a typical day out on the trail for us when we're tracking down relocations of the Florida Trail or finding new trails to add to this website.
Rosemary scrub
One of Florida's least common habitats, rosemary scrub is a delight to walk in, thanks to its counterpoints of lichens and shrubs against the bright white sand
Just Married
After three years of roaming the woods and the world together, John & Sandy get married in the Ocala National Forest with a very hiker-style wedding.
No Snow
John finds a real bargain at the local outiffters - a SUBZERO Snow and Ice Tool - but can't seem to find a way to test it for a gear review.