Suncoast Chapter Receives Awards for Members’ Volunteer Service in the Withlacoochee State Forest

 
New Port Richey, Fl (April 16, 2008) – The Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Trail Association (FTA) and several of its members have been honored with awards from the Florida Division of Forestry for outstanding volunteer service to the Withlacoochee State Forest (WSF). The awards were recently presented to Chapter members by the forest management [...]

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FT closure north of Okee-Tantie

Notice To Hikers Report
Notice No. 2008-003
Submittal Name: Gary Ritter
Title: Land Manager
Phone: 863.462.5260 Ext 3017
Email: gritter@sfwmd.gov
Map No. 36-Okeechobee North
Perm. Change? No
Effective Date: 04/15/2008
Ending Date: 09/30/2008
Description
The Florida Trail running parallel to the Kissimmee River on the SFWMD Right of Way between Okee Tantie Park and Structure S65E will be closed due to structure repairs and the construction [...]

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L3 Canal Walk Reopens, Seminole Section

Notice To Hikers Report
Notice No. 2008-002
Submittal Name: David Denham
Title: Section Leader
Phone: (305) 667-8643
Email ddenham@mercymiami.org
Map No. 40-Seminole
Perm. Change? Yes
Effective Date 03/31/2008
Description
This Notice cancels NTH 2005-016.
The water structures on Canal L3 are now open to hikers. The detour north along CR 833 and the Deer Fence Canal is no longer needed and the Trail will revert back [...]

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Closure at Avon Park AFR

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The 7-mile section of the Florida Trail between the south border of Avon Park Air Force Range and Ft Kissimmee Campground will be closed from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day, Tuesday - Friday, June 24-27, 2008.

FTA Staff @ June 25, 2008

National Trails Day feature in Navarre Press

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The weekly Navarre Press featured the efforts of the Western Gate Chapter and the new Yellow River section (under construction) of the Florida Trail in a feature last Thursday promoting participation in National Trails Day.

FTA Staff @ June 11, 2008

Take a Hike at Little Manatee State Park

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See television footage from Channel 10 news in Tampa with Suncoast chapter members Ralph Hancock, Mitch Almon, and Bill Martin touring reporter Kathyrn Bursch on one of the chapter’s most scenic short loop trails at Little Manatee State Park.

FTA Staff @ June 9, 2008

Notice to Hikers: Eglin Closures

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Notice No. 2008-004
Submittal Name: Tom Daniel
Title: Section Leader
Phone: 850-341-1389
Email: perdidotcd@aol.com
Map No. 04-Eglin East
Perm. Change? No
Effective Date 04/25/2008

Description
The Trail on Eglin Air Force Base between US 331 and Range Rd 208 is subject to closure due to increased military training exercises until further notice. The alternate route uses Range Roads 208 and 205 (SR 282). Before hiking, consult the monthly closure schedule on the Choctawhatchee Chapter website under Late Breaking News at http://westgate.floridatrail.org/ or call the Jackson Guard at 850-882-4165. Hikers should be alert to notices posted in the trailhead kiosks on Bob Sikes Rd and US 331.

FTA Staff @ May 13, 2008