What is the FNST? The Florida National Scenic Trail is a 1,300 mile, non-motorized trail that starts in the panhandle of Florida at the Gulf Islands National Seashore and stretches across and down the state to the Big Cypress National Park. Thru hikers have quite the adventure ahead of them along this trail. Florida has some very … Continue reading 5 REASONS WE SECTION HIKE THE FNST
THE FIRST OF MANY HIKES
DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FIRST HIKE? Sika is our puppy / adventure dog! She has already been paddling down the river with us and today she shared the trail with us for her first hike. We started her off with a short 3.2 miles and she rocked it! She loves being out there and we … Continue reading THE FIRST OF MANY HIKES
Gulf Islands National Seashore
HIKING TO THE BEACH! Driving into the area, we was once again eyeing the sand dunes and the natural beauty around us. We have been here before to enjoy the beach. This time though, we was here to enjoy a section of the Florida National Scenic Trail. It is not just any section, it is … Continue reading Gulf Islands National Seashore
Has Hiking Ruined You? Are You A Dirtbag Hiker, Also?
Modesty, manners and appearance. Those words resonate politeness, discretion, and dressing appropriately for any occasion. Every day I strive to practice these characteristics that I want to be remembered by. But recently, I have come to the conclusion that this is not always possible. Why? Because I fear hiking has ruined me. It’s ruined my manners, my politeness and certainly the way I dress. It’s turned me into what we hikers affectionately call ourselves ~ dirtbag hiker or hiker trash.
Whenever I am on a long day-hike or a backpacking trip for a week, it’s like flipping a switch in my personal habits. My manners, modesty and appearance pretty much go out the window. My trips usually entail a survival mode so I’m not really too concerned about fashion or being classy. I can dress up pretty good when I want to. But when I’m hiking, there’s a certain type…
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ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK
QUICK TRIP FOR SOME QUICK MILES #365MILECHALLENGE We decided to take a quick road trip over to Ichetucknee Springs State Park and get as much of the trails in as we could. The parks are for the most part, the only areas with trails and no hunting during this time of the year. As hunters … Continue reading ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK
CHEAHA STATE PARK
SHORT TRAILS BUT EPIC VIEWS We headed north for a quick, four-day weekend trip. Alabama was where we dropped the pin at and started researching what we would go and do. Cheaha State Park it was. Due to how cold and wet it was going be over the weekend, we opted for the park motel over … Continue reading CHEAHA STATE PARK
5 REASONS WHY WE BACKPACK
Backpacking and hiking are the same...right? Wrong! We shared our 5 reasons why we enjoy hiking, but they are not the same reasons why we like to backpack. Backpacking takes us on extended hikes over multiple days with camping also included. WIN WIN! Why would anyone want to fill a backpack with just enough gear … Continue reading 5 REASONS WHY WE BACKPACK
5 REASONS WHY WE HIKE
We have had several people ask us why we like hiking. They tend to think we are silly for walking off into the woods. We giggle sometimes at their perception of what we are doing. We invite them, but they have said it is the last thing that they would want to do. They prefer … Continue reading 5 REASONS WHY WE HIKE
WOMEN WHO INSPIRE
Swamp Walker: state rifle champion, equestrian, cave exploration team leader and Trailwarrior. BOLD TAKE ACTION CRUSH GOALS I started corresponding with Swamp Walker a few years ago. She is a participant in the Florida Forest Service Trailwalker program. The program rewards participants who hike 10 trails in 5 different state forests at … Continue reading WOMEN WHO INSPIRE
