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Living in rural Florida, I'm always outside camping, hiking, biking and paddling all over the Sunshine State. Check out my videos, blog and articles to see where I've been and where I'm headed next.

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February Is Florida Hiking Trails Month
February 08, 2010
It's time to get your hike on! February is Florida Hiking Trails Month, so celebrate by grabbing your gear and hitting the trails and guess what. You won't have to search high and low for ... more
February Events at Rookery Bay Reserve
February 05, 2010
Good things are going on at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples! They have recently installed a pedestrian bridge at the Environmental Learning Center that leads to an interpretive trail, which was ... more
Valentine's Day Ideas for Outdoorsy Couples
February 03, 2010
It's getting close, ladies and gents. Close to that day where so many struggle to find the right gift or to say just the right things. Some cook meals and lay down rose petal trails all ... more
Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival Video Highlights
February 01, 2010
The 13th Annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival was out of this world! I'm going to go ahead and declare today "honesty Tuesday" and confess that I've never been to a serious birding event, ... more
Reminder: Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival Going on Now
January 27, 2010
Hey wildlife lovers - this is a reminder! Get your stuff and head out to Titusville for the Space Coast Wildlife and Birding Festival. You can read my blog post about it here, ... more
Johnson Pond Hiking Trail Video
January 26, 2010
I've been out in the woods for the past few days and am just now getting back in the seat to share some of the places that I have been! I'll start you out with ... more
Whooping Crane Flyover Event in Dunnellon
January 20, 2010
More than 700 people watched in awe as a group of young whooping cranes on their way to the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge passed overhead. Camera shutters clicked rapidly as the cranes flew to ... more
Celebrate 75 Years of Florida State Parks in 2010
January 18, 2010
One-hundred and sixty beautiful parks; 100 miles of the world's finest beaches; 700,000 acres of natural lands. It's no wonder that the Florida Park Service is the nation's only two-time Gold Medal winner, and over ... more
Big Cypress Swamp: The Western Everglades DVD
January 13, 2010
Back in September, I blogged about the Big Cypress Swamp documentary by Elam Stoltzfus (read that post here) which was airing on Florida Public Broadcast Television. Since I'm one of those weirdos that ... more
Manatees Seek Refuge from the Cold in Three Sisters Springs
January 12, 2010
With this crazy weather we've been having, the manatees have been seeking refuge from the cold in the warm waters of Florida's springs. And in Crystal River, there were more than 100 manatees in Three ... more
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Leaves in the Spring
Asked by mar go on February 01, 2010
Q: I'm from nj and thinking about visiting central fl in feb or march and do the disney thing but i definitely want to get out in nature(i'm an avid hiker)and see the real, original florida. I was wondering if trees and other flora in this region lose there leaves in winter and if so when do they put them back on. thanks
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Hello!

Here in Central Florida, many trees shed their leaves - maples, sweetgum, cypress as well as others lose their leaves ...read more

Tour Companies in Florida
Asked by Sandra on February 01, 2010
Q: Hi there,I'd like to come to Florida for two weeks now in February. As Im traveling alone I'd like to join a tour group. Is there something like trek america in Florida?Thanks for your help!cheers,Sandra
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Hi Sandra!

There are several sightseeing tour companies in Florida, but most I believe are region specific. Trek America's tours usually ...read more

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