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Tropical Trekkers 2013 Election Slate
Chapter Officers Chapter Chair Bridget Kean
VP Administration Tom Clements
Secretary Louise Hillen Treasurer Lucy Fribourg
Chapter Council Delegate Kay Clements
Committee Chairs Programs Not filled
Activities Kay Clements Membership Jim and Jeannie Couillard
Newsletter Kim Himmelmann Publicity Gretchen Dewey
Fundraising Gretchen Dewey
Voting and nominations from the floor will take place at
the January 14th Chapter meeting.
2013 Chapter Election of Officers
F L O R I D A
T R A I L
A S S O C I A T I O N
Tropical Trekkers
Chapter
P.O. Box 423
Palm City, FL 34992
Trekker Talk V o l u m e 2 0 , N u m b e r 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3
Chapter Meeting
Public Welcome
The Tropical Trek-
kers meet on the
second Monday of
each month at the
Palm City Commu-
nity Center, located
on Cornell Avenue
at the Southwest
corner of the Palm
City Bridge.
Meetings begin at
6:45 PM with sign
up sheets available
for upcoming activ-
ities. By 7:00 PM
the monthly pro-
gram begins. We
often invite outside
speakers that com-
pliment our out-
doors theme.
January 14th
Program: Maggy
Hurchalla—The
Everglades and us.
Maggy Hurchalla
was a Martin Coun-
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I n s i d e t h i s
i s s u e :
FTA Training 2
Book Review 3
Activities List 4
Activity Corner 6
Officers &
Directors List 10
BOD Meeting 11
On January 10th, 2013, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC) will host a meeting to get public input on the John C. and Marianna
Jones Hungaryland Wildlife and Environmental Area. This area is located north
of Indiantown Road and straddles Pratt & Whitney Road in Martin County. The
purpose of the management plan is to guide the FWC in the management and
development of the area. The meeting is the public’s opportunity to review and
provide input to the draft management plan. The January meeting will be held
on the 10th starting at 7:00 pm in the Martin County Commission Chambers
located at 2401 SE Monterey Drive, Stuart. If you can, please plan on being
there to lend support for the hiking community and insure the conservation of
this important environmental area. You can obtain a copy of the draft plan by
contacting Rebecca Shelton at 850-487-9982 or David Alden at 850-487-
9588 or email [email protected].
Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental
Area 10 Year Management Plan
ty commissioner 1974-94. She has
received numerous state and national
awards for her work on restoration of
the Everglades and Indian River La-
goon.
February Meeting is
moved to a new date! February 18th Program: Melissa
Meeker, the Executive Director of the
South Florida Water Management Dis-
trict joins us to discuss the progress on
the Everglades and Kissimmee River
Restoration projects.
March 11th Program: Lori Burris will
talk about “How Trails Get Built”.
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Chapter Meeting (continued)
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FTA Training Schedule
The following Trainings, Workshops and Events
have been set up on the FTA Website where
you can find more information and sign
up. http://www.floridatrail.org/html/
volunteer_training.cfm
Chain Saw Bucking Certification Classes - Deb Blick
Central: Jan 12-13, 2013 Ocala National Forest
South: Feb 23-24, 2013 Kissimmee Prairie State Park
North: Mar 23-24, 2013 St Marks National Wildlife Refuge
F-Troops - Eric Mason
Jan 3-5, 2013 Big Cypress Scouting
Feb 1-7, 2013 Big Cypress
April 4-30, 2013 Sopchoppy Bridge Building (All weekends in April,
see FTA website for details)
Trail Maintenance Workshop - Eric Mason
Jan 11-13, 2013 Apalachicola National Forest
Plus, plenty of interesting and educational workshops are now being
arranged for the Annual Conference in March. So keep your eyes on
the FTA training webpage for future class schedules and join us as
we have fun learning new skills and refining old ones.
ment to not have
rapids to deal with.”
So he began taking
along his cameras
and telephoto lenses
and photographing
birds. “I've always
used my camera to
explore things that I
was curious about,”
he notes. “So I'd
shoot, then ask questions, learn a little bit from the
answers, and then head out again. The more
knowledge I got, the better the pictures became.”
The reception and special presentation will be held in
the Kimbell Education Center in Jonathan Dickinson
State Park. Park entry for the reception is free with a
suggested donation of $5.00 at the door to the
Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Light re-
freshments will be served, and RSVP is requested.
For questions or to arrange a press interview with
the photographer, please contact Park Services Spe-
cialist Libby Reinert at (561) 745-5551, or email ad-
dress: [email protected], or visit
www.floridastateparks.org/jonathandickinson.
Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park host:
Wild Images Bird Photography –
Special Presentation and Exhibition
On January 4, 2013, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. the Friends
of Jonathan Dickinson State Park will host an opening
reception for “Light, Wings, and Other Things,” an exhi-
bition of fine art bird images by the Fort Myers based
nature photographer Geoff Coe. Mr. Coe began exhibit-
ing his images in Florida in 2008. Since then, he has
won awards at over a dozen art and nature festivals
from Florida to New Jersey.
The exhibit, which features 20 full color canvases creat-
ed since 2010, will be on display from January 4
through January 31, 2013. The reception will kick off a
silent auction of selected works and feature a short
presentation, during which the artist will discuss his
strategy and approach to capturing images of birds in
the wild. Coe's canvases, and a selection of signed and
numbered matted prints, will be for sale through Janu-
ary 31.
A former whitewater kayaker as well as a trained scien-
tist and commercial photographer, Mr. Coe began focus-
ing his lens on avian subjects shortly after moving to
Florida in 2004. “I didn't take to flat-water kayaking all
that well,” he says, laughing. “It was quite an adjust-
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Occasional Book Review: Walking the Amazon 860 Days, One Step
at a Time, by Ed Stafford Reviewed by Jay Levitt
I first saw the documentary
Walking the Amazon on Discov-
ery Channel several months ago.
It was very entertaining. Then I
found out this trekking explorer,
Ed Stafford, had written a book
about his adventure. I just had
to read it.
In 2008, thirty-one year old Ed
Stafford set out to walk the en-
tire length of the Amazon River
starting from the Pacific coast of
Peru to the river’s Atlantic Ocean
terminus. No one had ever done
this before and most thought it impossible (it
would have been just a decade or two ago).
This book is his story of that 28 month journey
across the Andes Mountains, down the deepest
canyon in the world, through parts of Colum-
bia with its dangerous drug traffic, and across
the jungle rainforests of Brazil. He and his
guides fought off dangerous plants and ani-
mals, indigenous peoples, incredible weather,
injuries and sickness, hunger and the all so
human weaknesses of fear and doubt.
What started out as an idea for selfish reasons
became a cause to publicize climate change
and deforestation, and raise money for several
local charities. Make no mistake about it, his
5,000 mile walk was nothing like the back-
packing trips any of us have ever been on.
Think of mostly backcountry roads and paths
and bushwhacking for over two years! At
times the author and his guide walked from
village to village, not knowing if they would be
welcomed by the locals, who, understandably
knowing their history, did not trust white men.
At other times they cut their way through the
jungle, not seeing a soul or able to purchase
food, for weeks at a time. Mood swings, in-
fected feet, and eating soup of cockerels’ tes-
ticles were just a few of the many obstacles
encountered. In many ways they were fortu-
nate not to die or become seriously incapaci-
tated. Some interesting estimates from the
trek include: nine million odd steps, over
200,000 mosquito and ant bites, over 8,000
kilometers (5,000 miles) walked over 860
days, 600 wasp stings, a dozen scorpion
stings, 10 HD movie cameras, six pairs of
boots, three GPSs, a finalist for the National
Geographic Adventurer of the Year 2010, and
one Guinness World Record.
This is a fascinating story of survival and cour-
age, an adventure story rivaling any of Kra-
kauer or Bryson. The Martin County library
has two copies of this soft cover book, and
watch for a replay of the two part documen-
tary on Discovery Channel.
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TROPICAL TREKKERS ACTIVITIES LISTING
January, 2013
When Where Event Description Difficulty, Participation*
Activity Leaders, Contact
Thurs. - Dec. 27 - Jan.
4, 2012-13
FNST FNST Backpack from Kicco to Christmas - 9 days, 100 miles. Limit 6. Call or write for details.
Moderate to Strenuous,
Members and Guests
Lori Burris (772) 879-9378
LoriBur-ris.Swamptromper@gmai
l.com
Sat. Dec. 29,
2012
Jupiter Farms
Riverbend Hike - Take an afternoon hike in Riverbend Park and shake out that holiday stress. We will walk 4 - 5 miles in the afternoon, with optional dinner after at a local Italian eatery. Call or write for meeting time and place.
Leisure to Mod-erate,
Members and Guests
Jay Levitt (772) 286-3903
Sun. Jan. 6, 2013
Western Martin County
DuPuis Wildlife Hike - Join us for an early morning hike in the beautiful DuPuis Natural Area. We will hike an estimated 11 to 12 miles (loops 2,3 &4) in this wildlife and environmental area co-managed by the South Florida Water Management District and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Pack a late morning meal and we will eat on the trail. Call or write for details.
Moderate, Members and
Guests
Paula Miller (772) 419-8130
[email protected] Jay Levitt
(772) 286-3903 [email protected]
Wed. Jan. 9, 2013
Stuart Stuart Causeway Mid-Week Walk - See old friends and meet new ones. Stay in shape this winter walking your own pace up to 5 miles. Call or write for meeting time and place.
Leisure to Moderate,
Public
Paula Miller (772) 419-8130
Sun. Jan. 13,
2013
St. Lucie County
Nature Hike in Paleo Hammock and Teague Ham-mock NA - Take a leisurely guided hike in these two St. Lucie County parks and observe and learn about birds, plants, wildlife and history. This hike, in partnership with the Florida Master Naturalists Program including our own certified FMNs Mary Starzinski and Kathy Petteruti, will be fun and educational. Bring your binocu-lars, camera, guidebooks, etc. We will walk Teague first, then snack back at the cars, then do Paleo, about 3 to 4 miles total. Call or write for details.
Leisure, Mem-bers Only
Jay Levitt (772) 286-3903
Mon. Jan. 14,
2013
Palm City Community
Center
Monthly Chapter Meeting - Social and activities sign-up begins at 6:45 p.m. The program begins at 7:15 p.m. Don't miss this month's program, "The Everglades and Us" presented by Maggi Hurchalla. The public is invited!
Public Vicki Lambie (772) 465-7301
Tues. Jan. 15,
2013
Seabranch Preserve SP
Trail Care - Please join us for grooming and blazing the east loop trail. We will begin in mid to late afternoon. Call for details.
Moderate to Strenuous,
Public
Audrey Minnis (772) 781-6826
Sat. Jan. 19,
2013
Highlands Hammock State Park
Outing and Concert at Highlands Hammock State Park - Spend the day exploring the many trails and cy-press swamp in this favorite state park in Sebring, Flori-da. Or just hang out and chill. Watch or play and win our annual croquet tournament, if you can beat the fierce (we do mean fierce!) competition. After dinner we will hear singer/songwriter Rick Arnold entertain on the outdoor stage with fire pits and popcorn. Share in gas and park entrance fee, $5 concert fee. Call or write for details.
Leisure to Mod-erate,
Members Only
Paula Miller (772) 419-8130
[email protected](772) 286-3903
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TROPICAL TREKKERS ACTIVITIES LISTING
January, 2013 (Continued from Page 4)
When Where Event Description Difficulty, Participation*
Activity Leaders, Contact
Sun. Jan. 20, 2013
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Cacheapalooza 7 - The mega event of the year for geo-cachers! Join us for a day of geocaching fun and games. Our team will spend the day with fellow geocachers hunt-ing more than 200 caches in 11,500 acres. Stay as long as you want. Call for information.
Leisure to Mod-erate,
Members and Guests
Jay Levitt (772) 286-3903
Wed. Jan. 23, 2013
Stuart Stuart Causeway Mid-Week Walk - See old friends and meet new ones. Stay in shape this winter walking your own pace up to 5 miles. Call or write for meeting time and place.
Leisure to Moderate,
Public
Paula Miller (772) 419-8130
Sat. Jan. 26, 2013
Palm Beach Gardens
**NEW** PBG Bike Ride - Join us for a bike ride starting at Sandhill Crane Park on PGA Blvd. and ride the Blue Gill Trail to the Marisol Trail. We will loop 16 miles on paved and off road trails. Call or write for details.
Leisure to Moderate,
Public
Bridget Kean (850) 212-2262
Sat. Feb. 2, 2013
Myakka River State
Park Sarasota
**NEW** Outing and Hiking in Myakka River State Park - Spend the day with us exploring the beautiful My-akka RSP where we will hike some of the 39 miles of trail, bird walk, interpretative walk, Canopy Walkway climbing the 74 ft. tower, picnic lunch, concession and Visitors Center. State Park Entrance fee. Dinner in Arcadia on the way home. Call or write for details.
Leisure to Mod-erate,
Members and Guests
Paula Miller
(772) 419-8130
Janet Bartha
Tues. Feb. 5, 2013
Seabranch Preserve
SP
Trail Care - Please join us for grooming and blazing the east loop trail. We will begin in mid to late afternoon. Call for details.
Moderate to Strenuous,
Public
Audrey Minnis (772) 781-6826
Sat. Feb. 16,
2013
Viera **NEW** Viera Wetlands Birding Hike - Join us for a guided 3 miles birding hike at the Viera Wetlands. This hike, in partnership with the Florida Master Naturalists Program including our own certified FMNs Mary Star-zinski and Kathy Petteruti, will be fun and educational. Bring your binoculars, camera, guidebooks, etc. Early start. Optional meal after. Call or write for details.
Leisure, Mem-bers Only
Bridget Kean (850) 212-2262
Mon. Feb. 18,
2013
Palm City Community
Center
Monthly Chapter Meeting - Social and activities sign-up begins at 6:45 p.m. The program begins at 7:15 p.m. This month's program is Melissa Meeker, the Executive Direc-tor of the South Florida Water Management District dis-cussing the progress on the Everglades and Kissimmee River Restoration projects. The public is invited!
Public Vicki Lambie (772) 465-7301
* Guide To Difficulty/Participation Column Meaning Difficulty:
Leisure Generally 5 miles or less, good footing, casual to medium pace
Moderate
Generally 5 to 10 miles, uneven footing, possibly water, and/or fast pace
Strenuous Generally more than 10 miles and/or backpacking, uneven footing, possibly water, and/or fast pace
Participation:
Public Event is open to members and anyone else approved by the event activity leader
Members & Guests
Event is open to members and their guests approved by the event activity leader
Members Only Event is open only to Trekkers and other FTA members in good standing
Note: Biking, paddling, swimming or backpacking events may depend more on an individual's physical fitness for the activity than any rating.
Always discuss any physical limitations, concerns or questions you may have with your activity leader before confirm-ing for the event.
St. Lucie Locks Breakfast Walk, December 1, 2012
Click here for the full Photo Album
Eleven Trekkers arrived to start our hike in Phipps Park, a
Martin County campground. A year ago the county built
water retention ponds and boardwalks to the south of the
campground, which compliments and protects the St. Lucie
(Okeechobee Waterway) to the north of the campground.
The grasses and trees have grown in now and there is duck
weed and other vegetation to attract birds and fish. This
was the starting place of our walk.
From the lakes and boardwalks of Phipps Park we walked to
the Federal St. Lucie Locks Campground along the Okeecho-
bee Waterway. One could see boats of all sizes and shapes
traversing the locks. We walked the three-quarter mile trail
to the Locks Landing community docks, then back and onto
the lock itself. Here you could see the drastic difference in
water levels from the higher west side of the waterway to
the lower east side. There were many birds and fish in the
area but we were disappointed not to see any gators or
manatees. Just when we reached the north side of the river
it started to rain. That was not in the forecast! By a stroke
of luck there was a large pavilion here for us to take cover.
After 10 minutes the rain had past and we were ready to
hike the two trails here totaling 1 and one half miles.
The two intersecting loop trails on this federal government
property are lush with a variety of plants due to different
ground elevations. There is a bridge, a stream, a stairway,
gopher tortoise, an Indian midden with lots of shells, a
variety of ferns and even some orchids. And don’t let the
vultures intimidate you! This trail system and the operating
locks are the highlight of the walk.
Hickory Hammock Hike, December 15, 2012
Click here for full Photo Album
Our carpool/caravan left the Palm City Community Center at
7:30 a.m. and met the Carrolls at the Hickory Hammock
trailhead parking lot an hour and a quarter later. Leaving
two cars there, the 10 of us took the remaining two cars
back to the Istokpoga Canal parking lot to start our hike. In
our group were delightful new members Cindy and Joe Jollie
and their daughter Shannon home from FSU.
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Activities Corner Contributors: Jay Levitt, Paula Miller
Photo by Jay Levitt
Photo by Jay Levitt
Photo by Jay Levitt (Continued on Page 7)
The fog was lingering above as we started out on the beauti-
ful Spanish Moss-draped giant oak-lined trail to the Hickory
Hammock signpost intersection. All that was missing from
the sign was the mileage to Key West! Ponds and creeks of
high water on both sides of the trail was evidence of the
recent rains. The resurrection fern on oak limbs was lush
green and abundant. On our way to the primitive
campground the trail was damp, dark and beautiful. Sun
occasionally peeked out of the lifting fog with pleasant
temperatures in the 70’s. The usually dry ditch at the
footbridge was full of water, requiring us to use the bridge
to cross. Upon arriving at the campground we paused for
water and snacks while some of our more curious hikers
opened the mailbox and read the recent log entries.
The trail section between the campground and equestrian
center was wetter. In all but one area we could maneuver
around or over water hazards easily, but in one place a
flowing ditch was a little too wide to cross without most of
us getting at least one foot wet. When we arrived at the
quiet equestrian center we were more than ready to eat our
packed lunches and sample some ripe fruit we found along
the trail. On the return we saw a box turtle and gopher
tortoise. Previously we had seen a black racer and heard
some frightened hogs run through the underbrush. Their
presence along the trial disturbed the ground and our foot-
ing a great deal of the hike. Less than a mile from the end
of our journey we ran into a group of backpackers who had
stopped while their children surrounded and observed a
large gopher tortoise. They were the Mosaic group from
Hollywood, Florida on their way to spend the night at the
campground. We shared information and pictures with them
before heading on, returning to our cars and taking the long
drive back. It was another wonderfully satisfying hike on
the FNST!
Afternoon Lagoon Greenway Hike and Holiday Lights
at McKee, December 21, 2012
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Seven Trekkers with a guest met in the parking lot of the
Indian River Lagoon Greenway in Vero Beach at 3:15 p.m.
to take a three mile hike at this new trail in Indian River
County. The Greenway was formed by a partnership with a
local citizens group, the Indian River Land Trust, the county,
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Activities Corner (Continued from Page 6)
Photo by Jay Levitt
Photo by Jay Levitt
Photo by Jay Levitt
(Continued on Page 8)
the mosquito control district, and a grant from the Florida
Inland Navigation District. There is an adventure trail
segment and mostly multi-use paths over short boardwalks
and onto a two mile loop around a maritime swamp with
occasional views of the Indian River Lagoon. Upon returning
to our cars we changed shoes and went to a local barbeque
restaurant for dinner a half mile away.
After dinner, another short half mile drive took us to McKee
Botanical Garden. At dinner and McKee we welcomed more
Trekkers and guests who could not make the earlier hike.
McKee was alight with candle lit paths, glass sculptures and
Christmas decorations. A cold night in the low 60’s made for
a nippy walk through the gardens. Other sites of interest
were the intricate glass sculptures in the “barn” building and
the garden calliope-sounding Christmas music contraption
with Santa scene. A large model train display was a hit with
the children, young and, uh, older. We took a break for
snacks and warm cider in the café building, before heading
home.
Christmas Eve Breakfast Hike in Halpatiokee, Decem-
ber 24, 2012
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A walk in the mostly pine and palmetto forest of Halpatiokee
is always a treat, but on this particular morning it was even
better. The late summer and fall rains brought a lushness of
greenery and narrowed trails to the park. Nine Trekkers and
guests set out to the main grade and headed south. The
trails taken avoided some that were still under water from
recent rains. Looping around the perimeter of the park we
went through some slightly muddy paths on occasion but
our only detour was a 50-yard off-trail walk around a stretch
of standing water. We soon came to the winter bald cypress
-lined lakes with island views and deep blue water, much
darker than the brilliant sky. We saw blooming wildflowers
attract colorful butterflies. The quiet Christmas Eve morning
hike was a wonderful relief from the hustle and bustle of the
busy holiday season.
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Activities Corner (Continued from Page 7)
Photo by Jay Levitt
Photo by Jay Levitt
Photo by Jay Levitt
(Continued on Page 9)
McKee Garden
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Activities Corner (Continued from Page 8)
Christmas Party! December 2, 2012 Photos by Gretchen Dewey
Click here for Holiday Party photos by Jay Levitt.
Officers and Directors
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Chapter Chair Vicki Lambie 772-318-8043 [email protected]
Vice Chair Bridget Kean 850-212-2262 [email protected]
Secretary Louise Hillen 772-335-8269 [email protected]
Treasurer Lucy Fribourg 772-398-4554 [email protected]
Chapter Council Rep. Kay Clements 772-463-1448 [email protected]
Trail Coordinator Tom Clements 772-463-1448 [email protected]
FNST Section Leader Lori Burris 772-879-9378 [email protected]
Programs Chair POSITION OPEN
Activity Chair Kay Clements 772-463-1448 [email protected]
Membership Chair Erika White 772-341-0664 [email protected]
Newsletter Chair Kim Himmelmann 240-446-8415 [email protected]
Publicity Chair Bridget Kean 850-212-2262 [email protected]
Fundraising Chair Gretchen Dewey 772-287-0896 [email protected]
FNST Trailmasters Kissimmee South Kay Clements 772-463-1448 [email protected]
Yates Marsh John McArdle 772-418-1068 [email protected]
Chandler North Bob Austin 772-770-1044 [email protected]
Chandler South Vicki Lambie 772-318-8043 [email protected]
Basinger & EEEE Tom Clements 772-746-7293 [email protected]
Hickory Hammock Jim Glancy 248-598-1204 [email protected]
Bluff Hammock Lori Burris 772-879-9378 [email protected]
Other Trailmasters Okeechobee Ridge & Rafael Sanchez North
Kay & Tom Clements 772-746-7293 [email protected]
Rafael Sanchez South Richard Prince 772-287-6303 [email protected]
Hawks Bluff Chuck Hamlin 772-334-4780 [email protected]
Seabranch Audrey Minnis 772-781-6826 [email protected]
South Fork & JDSP Rick Binder 772-288-3015
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Guide to Florida’s Greenways & Trails
T rail Tip:
Stay on the designated trail. When you take
shortcuts you cause erosion.
B.O.D. MEETINGS
The Board of Director meets at 6:30 PM on the first Mon-day of each month. All mem-bers are invited to attend (please inform the host).
January 7th Meeting: Contact Vicki Lambie at
772-318-8043
or via email at [email protected]
for further information or directions.
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ganization responsible for building, maintaining, promoting, and
protecting hiking trails for the public across the state of Florida,
with a special focus on the 1,400-mile Florida National Scenic
Trail, one of only eleven National Scenic Trails in the United
States. With 18 local chapters throughout Florida, the Florida
Trail Association offers educational opportunities for people to
learn to appreciate and conserve the natural beauty of Florida,
and provides recreational opportunities for hiking and camping.
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