Tag: backpacking

• Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

  

  Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is one of Florida’s oldest state parks. It was developed in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. You can read more about the CCC here: https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/civilian-conservation-corps. They helped build many of Florida’s state parks from 1933 through the beginning of World War II.

  RHPhotoAdventures

  November 7, 2022

  Places to Explore

  backpacking, camping, florida state parks, florida trail, Gold Head Branch, hiking, Mike roess, nature, wildlife

• Springer to Woody Gap

  

  Thanks to amazing friends, I have the first tiny section of the Appalachian Trail done. This was just enough to get a little taste of the trail, an appetizer, an aperitif, a tidbit. There are so many YouTubers and Instagram personalities out there that romanticize backpacking and long distance hiking. I’m here to tell you, […]

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  June 22, 2022

  Trail Adventures

  Appalachian Trail, AT, backpacking, featured, hike, hiking, section, springer mountain, woody gap

• Summertime Florida Hiking

  

  Be prepared and be safe when hiking in Florida in the summertime.

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  May 5, 2022

  Trail Adventures

  backpacking, featured, Florida, hiking, nature, trail

• Sharing the Trails with Alligators

  

  If you hike near water in Florida, chances are pretty good you’re going to see an alligator at some point. Those of us who are on the trails a lot are used to it, but it can be scary if you haven’t had much experience sharing the trails with these reptiles. Something that’s important to […]

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  October 10, 2020

  Critter Talk

  alligators, backpacking, featured, Florida, florida state parks, florida trails, gators, hiking, native, trail safety, wildlife