FTA Staff @ February 27, 2007 # No Comment Yet
(see photos of last year’s conference)
On the weekend of March 16-18, hundreds of Florida hikers will gather in Central Florida for fun and fellowship at the Florida Trail Annual Conference, a highlight of hiking season. This year’s theme “The Path to Independence,†points us towards our goal of a completed, protected hiking corridor the length [...]
FTA Staff @ February 20, 2007 # One Comment
(photos for this article)
The Florida Trail Association welcomes Belleview as the newest Florida Trail Gateway Community! On February 6, the Belleview City Commission unanimously approved a proclamation which Mayor Tammy C. Moore signed. Belleview, “The City with Small Town Charm,†is a historic community in southern Marion County just a few miles south of the [...]
FTA Staff @ February 19, 2007 # One Comment
(see related photos)
Friday, February 23, the town of White Springs and the Florida Trail Association come together with our numerous partners, business leaders, and volunteers to celebrate designation of the very first Florida Trail Gateway Community. Join us at 11 AM at the State of Florida Nature & Heritage Tourism Center, corner of US 41 [...]
FTA Staff @ February 19, 2007 # No Comment Yet
A two-page article on the Florida Trail is featured in today’s Orlando Sentinel, complete with a map that shows you what’s where. Read the article online on the Orlando Sentinel website.
FTA Staff @ February 12, 2007 # No Comment Yet
A St. Petersburg Times article this weekend talks about Suncoast Chapter Chair Mitch Almon and his effort to work with the new Hernando County conservation specialist, Jim King, on finding a trail corridor connection between Croom and Richloam to get rid of a roadwalk down US 301.
FTA Staff @ February 12, 2007 # No Comment Yet
Sandra Friend’s article about the Monkey Creek Bridge dedication and Florida Hiking Trails Month kickoff is posted on Wakulla.com.
FTA Staff @ February 12, 2007 # No Comment Yet
Activity Leader Steve Rajtar, with the Central Chapter, was profiled in the Orlando Sentinel recently regarding his historical hikes.
Megan Eno @ February 8, 2007 # No Comment Yet
Hey everyone! We have planned a F-Troop along the Big Cypress National Preserve section of the trail for March 25 through the 30th. This is one of the most beautiful sections of the trail and we will be doing our best to complete maintenance of 20+ miles between HWY 41 and I-75. This F-Troop is [...]
FTA Staff @ February 7, 2007 # No Comment Yet
From Mark Mendonca, Prescribed Fire and Fuels, Big Cypress National Preserve:
We will be conducting a prescribed fire in the Little Deer Burn Unit which
borders the Florida Trail beginning on February 7th. The ignition
operation will run through Sunday the 11th and possibly longer weather
permitting. The fire staff will be placing informative signs at the
trailheads and will [...]
Megan Eno @ February 7, 2007 # No Comment Yet
This is yet another exciting opportunity to join us for a weekend of bridge building fun! We are heading down to the Kicco WMA to replace the existing Tick Island Slough bridge. The old bridge is severely twisted ( see images below ) and we will be replacing it with one much like the Monkey Creek Bridge, [...]