Christmas | Florida Hikes!

Among the Palms

December 18, 2011 by Sandra Friend Leave a Comment

Of all of Florida’s habitats, the one that truly sings “Florida” is the palm hammock, a richly textured riot of green and fronds, of mosses and lichens, of light and shadow perfectly balanced. Enjoy it on the Taylor Creek Loop.

Bike ride at Orlando Wetlands Park

March 29, 2018 by John Keatley Leave a Comment

One of the best ways to explore Orlando Wetlands Park is by bike. You can see a lot more than you do on foot. John recounts his journey around the park on his first bicycle trip in many months.

Biking Tosohatchee

April 5, 2018 by John Keatley 1 Comment

A 20.2-mile circuit on forest roads by bike provides a unique perspective on this 31,000-acre preserve along the St. Johns River floodplain in Christmas.

Canaveral Marshes

Titusville [28.547283,-80.896482] 5.0 miles

Hike up to 5 miles on levees through the marshes of the St. Johns River at Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area between Orlando and Titusville.

Econlockhatchee Sandhills CA

Bithlo [28.587639,-81.155889] 3.2 miles

In the floodplain of the Econlockhatchee River, Econlockhatchee Sandhills Conservation Area is a 706-acre showcase of upland habitat diversity with a 3.2 mile loop trail

Explore Pine Lily Preserve

December 28, 2011 by Sandra Friend 2 Comments

Orange County’s Pine Lily Preserve in Bithlo is a great wildflower walk in any season, since carnivorous plants are common in its bogs.

Florida Trail relocation in Seminole Ranch

January 30, 2012 by Sandra Friend

A recent relocation of the Florida Trail in Seminole Ranch Conservation Area has opened up another beautiful stretch of hiking along the floodplain of the St. Johns River north of Christmas. Removing the long-standing roadwalk along Wheeler Road from the equation means a well-shaded and most interesting walk in the woods as you head north […]