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Return to Juniper Prairie Wilderness

Florida Trail Juniper Prairie Wilderness

A return to the Juniper Prairie Wilderness seven years after my last hike finds things very different after wildfires scour across the landscape.

A visit to Flint Creek Outfitters

When I was driving out to the Ocala National Forest the other day, I heard a radio commercial for a new outfitter in town. Now I was saddened to see Brasington’s pull out of town some time ago, since they focused on gear for hiking and kayaking, so there has been a void in the …

Grand opening of Conner Preserve

When I saw the billboards pop up in downtown Tampa a few years ago touting “Connerton, FL, ” with images of herons and trees, I thought … here we ago again. Create a city in the middle of a rural area and invite sprawl. Indeed, it was a development of regional impact, as they are …

Caracara at Bluff Hammock

Fakahatchee ferns

This is one of those right place, right time stories. As usual, I was lagging at the tail end of our group of backpackers, taking photos and shooting video between Hickory Hammock and Bluff Hammock. Lori Burris, who led our group, stayed with me. After we descended the high bridge, most of the folks with …

Fisheating Creek: for hikers

Fisheating Creek WMA

Down in Glades County, in the wilds of South Central Florida, Fisheating Creek has always been a favorite for paddlers. It’s Florida as it once was (and still is here), winding through ancient cypress as it flows from the end of the Lake Wales Ridge to Lake Okeechobee. Thanks to the Florida Fish & Wildlife …

Reopen Barley Barber Swamp?

I was surprised to see a Google alert pop up today about a rally going on at the Port Mayaca Florida Power & Light nuclear power plant. Back before September 11, 2001, the Barley Barber Swamp was open to the public for hiking tours led by a very knowledgable guide, who I had the pleasure …

Kissimmee River Adventure

Florida Trail Okee-Tantie

Backpacking the Florida Trail from Okee-tanie to Bluff Hammock along the Kissimmee River section for the first time.

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Enjoy the balmy weather and take a Florida hike! Merry Christmas to all.

Hiker Followed by Panther

Just saw this article via ABC Action News / Tampa regards Florida panther encounters being on the rise throughout the state. They mention one such encounter at the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, which has two trails that get you out into panther habitat. A researcher working in an area closed to the public (although …

Time for the Everglades

It’s officially winter in Florida, when thoughts turn to pink flamingos … and Everglades National Park.  For the next 90 days or so, it’s prime time to visit this unique wilderness along the tip of Florida’s peninsula.  “There are no other Everglades in the world,” wrote Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, advocate for the creation of the …

Tampa Tribune says Take a Hike

Little Manatee River Hiking Trail

The Tampa Tribune calls out Florida Hikes in the news to encourage you to get outdoors and take a hike this winter season

Sweetbay Natural Area

Sweetbay Natural Area

A quick visit to Sweetbay Natural Area, which has a trailhead along the Beeline north of PGA Boulevard. Wildflowers put on a grand show in the summer months.

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