Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides

.Seminole State Forest

Billy Goat’s Birthday

February 11, 2013    John Keatley

In what has become an annual event along the Florida Trail, hikers gathered in January to celebrate the birthday of Billy Goat, a long-time member of the long distance hiking community.

Couples and backpacking

February 15, 2012    Sandra Friend

There are many pluses to backpacking as a couple. Having a compatible partner smooths out a lot of logistical worries and reduces the weight you need to carry.

Lower Wekiva Loop

Seminole State Forest  |  Sanford
( 28.819203, -81.428048 )      8.8 miles

On an 8.8 mile hike through the southeastern portion of Seminole State Forest, the Lower Wekiva Loop treats you to shady hammocks and vast pine savannas.

Seminole, for bear

January 2, 2012    Sandra Friend

One of my most recent delights, on a walk in the woods, was the surprise provided by Seminole State Forest on a revisit after a decade: a bear encounter.