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.
Embracing the Wild
A collection of interviews with women who've learned from their wilderness experiences.
Embracing the Wild: Sandra Friend
Author Sandra Friend recounts her experiences in the wilderness that brought her to where she is today, sharing the outdoors with a broad audience through her books and online.
America’s Great Hiking Trails
Be inspired to get outdoors by America's Great Hiking Trails, a coffee table book about our National Scenic Trail system, written by Karen Berger and photographed by Bart Smith.
Pasco County Bug Jam
At the 2014 Pasco County Bug Jam, we spent hours walking up and down the rows of vintage VWs. This year's event was bigger and better than before, with lots of dune buggies on display.
Fly’n R Ranch
Raise a Slush Puppie to toast one of Florida's newest public lands, 3,100 acre Fly’n R Ranch along the Ocklawaha River, thanks to conservationist Will Radcliff
A Peaceful Donation
A donation of the 4,171 acre Peaceful Horse Ranch on the Peace River was turned down by DEP two years ago. It was just accepted as a future Florida State Forest
Three Days of Lower Suwannee Springs
Not so busy thanks to their locations on the lower Suwannee River, this series of four major springs provide another 3-day weekend getaway option for active outdoor recreation in Florida
Three Days of Nature Coast Springs
Between New Port Richey and Crystal River, explore a variety of springs along the Nature Coast that provide splashing fun in summer and manatee watching in winter.
Three Days of Central Florida Springs
Have a three-day weekend coming up and an urge to spend it with Florida's springs? Here's an itinerary for the Orlando area that'll have you splashing in beautiful locations.