Cary State Forest
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My buddy and I were itching to get away even if only for an overnighter. Unfortunately the other guys had to bail so we headed out on our own. We got a late start since I had a prior engagement … Continue reading
Category Archives: Florida
Torreya State Park – Torreya Challenge
This morning we hit the trail again about 9:30. We started the hike at the picnic area and had about a 1 mile hike to the start of the Torreya Challenge. The Challenge is a 5-mile trek trek along ridges … Continue reading
Torreya State Park – Rock Bluff Trail
This morning started off pretty cool. I didn’t think to check the thermometer but I ended up layering quite a bit. The first order of business was getting some coffee going. I decided to crack open my brand new Soto … Continue reading
Welcome to Torreya
I had a nice and relatively quick trip to Florida’s Torreya State Park this afternoon. I was making good time and managed to arrive at the expected time even after stopping at Cracker Barrel for lunch. Can’t complain with that. … Continue reading
Bell Spring to Big Shoals
Today we had another work hike for the Florida Trail Association. This was a pretty short out and back but it was very nice as most of the trail followed the Suwanee River. We had a good turnout and great … Continue reading
Hangin’ On The Air
I’m an amateur radio operator and this past weekend the Amateur Radio Relay League held its annual Field Day. It’s an opportunity for people around the country to try out their equipment, test their antennas, etc. Typically we operate off-grid … Continue reading
Hopkins Update
Things didn’t go so well for my friends hiking from Alexander Springs to Juniper Springs. The water situation was horrible and they hiked about 8 hours after running out of water. Either they couldn’t reach the water sources they found … Continue reading
Pre-AT Warmup
The time is rapidly approaching for me to head north again to resume my AT hike. The date’s been set for the week of Memorial Day and the plans are underway. This weekend my buddies for the May trip are … Continue reading
Yet Another View
Seek the wisdom of the ages, but look at the world through the eyes of a child. – Ron Wild This is what I did today. The local FTA chapter had a group hike today but I had other commitments … Continue reading
A New View
I’ve really been itching to get out again and with the weather so beautiful today I decided to throw the new trekking poles in the truck and headed out to the Willie Brown Trail at the Timucuan Ecological and Historic … Continue reading