We discover animals, swim in the spring, find friends and avoid an incoming hurricane as I complete the Suwannee section of the Florida Trail during this hike with my Dad along the historic Suwannee River.
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Florida Trail: Juniper Prairie Wilderness
My home state of Florida hosts one of our nation’s 11 national scenic trails: The Florida National Scenic Trail. The Florida Trail or “FT” is 1300+ miles of trail and runs from Big Cypress Preserve in south Florida to Fort Pickens just south of Pensacola, FL. SECTION HIKING THE FT: Ocala National Forest It's late … Continue reading Florida Trail: Juniper Prairie Wilderness
Florida Trail: Suwannee River
Disappearing creeks, fields full of butterflies, waterfalls and more can be found in my latest hike along the Suwannee section of the Florida Trail. I also discovered I can sleep through a firework barrage.
Florida Trail: Suwannee East
A scenic Florida Trail hike along the Suwannee River from Big Shoals to Camp Branch with rapids, a waterfall, night hiking and some unusually cold hiking for Florida.
Florida Trail: Osceola
A solo hike on the Florida Trail through Osceola National Forest offers me a remote experience.
Day Seven: Crossing the Border
7 days and i've hiked all of Georgia on the Appalachian trail! Plus: learn about my trail name.
Day Six: Ups, Downs and Crazy Grouse
Tray mountain was GORGEOUS, sunset at Dicks Creek Gap was GEORGEOUS and once again the birds are attacking the hikers!
Day Five: 13 Miles to Macaroni
Great views followed by bittersweet goodbyes. Also, I've been looking forward to this macaroni and cheese... fitting that I end up eating it here...
Day Four: “Rick”, Ravens Cliffs and Hiking partners
I found a hiking partner who told one of the funniest hiking stories i've heard (PICS TO PROVE IT) ... apparently some people hike naked.
Day Three: A Most Pure Trail Magic
My trek across the tallest peak in the Georgia section, Blood Mountain, and a the best trail magic i could have asked for... no, seriously.