Wekiwa Springs Trail featured
FTA Staff @ January 16, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The Wekiwa Springs Hiking Trail, maintained by the Central Florida chapter, was recently featured in the Central Florida’s Best Hikes series in the Orlando Sentinel.
Promoting Hiker Safety
FTA Staff @ January 14, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The Tallahassee Democrat ran an article and photo essay yesterday focusing on hiker safety in the Apalachicola National Forest, with excellent tips for safe hiking and photos from a guided hike by FTA member Richard Graham.
Trek the Trail in Eglin with the Northwest Florida Daily News
FTA Staff @ January 14, 2008 # No Comment Yet
A splendid adventure by two members of the Northwest Florida Daily News staff appeared on the front page of yesterday’s edition and is the most popular story on their website right now. Take a look! Here’s the video from their trek.
Big O Hike News Coverage
FTA Staff @ November 28, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Big O Hike wrapped up on November 25 with a walk into Pahokee from South Bay RV Park, with many of the participants enjoying a post-hike meal at Pahokee Junction, a nice little cafe just down the hill from the Florida Trail on the Herbert Hoover Dike. The following news stories covered different aspects [...]
Over 80 Cross Florida Hikers
FTA Staff @ November 9, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Over 80 Cross Florida Hikers completed their epic journey today from Flagler Beach to Withlacoochee Bay on the Gulf of Mexico, logging 139 miles and more than 330 years of life experience between the four who reached their goal. The hike began on October 27 at Flagler Beach and took two weeks.
Their journey was [...]
Article in Pensacola News-Journal
FTA Staff @ August 8, 2007 # No Comment Yet
Our hard-working Western Gate chapter and an overview of the Florida Trail are covered in the Pensacola News Journal this past weekend … thanks to chapter publicity chair Cheryl Gardner for the link.
Crestview: Our Newest Gateway Community!
FTA Staff @ June 25, 2007 # No Comment Yet
On June 22, the city of Crestview became the newest Florida Trail Gateway Community when Mayor David Cadle signed a proclamation making it official. In this photo from the signing on June 22, standing with Mayor Cadle, l to r: Janice Young, Crestview City Clerk, Bob Deckert, Nokuse Section Leader, Sheri Whitman, Choctawhatchee Chapter Treasurer, [...]
Monkey Creek Bridge dedication article
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.
Steve Rajtar’s Historical Hikes
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.