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16
Apr
Creek and surroundings in hues of sepia and smoke

Following Juniper Creek

Day 3 of the Panhandle Trace we followed the Juniper Creek Trail away from the wildfires, experiencing beauty and absurdity
5 min read
15
Apr
A man looks tiny walking a footpath beneath tall pines

In the Land of Tall Pines

Day 2 of the Panhandle Trace we rambled nearly 13 miles along the Wiregrass Trail and Jackson Red Ground Trail.
6 min read
14
Apr
A row of hikers in a pine savanna

South to Florida!

Kicking off the 2013 Panhandle Trace Hike at the Alabama border is no small task without help from a lot of friends.
5 min read
11
Apr
Converging on the Panhandle Trace

Converging on the Panhandle Trace

Arriving at Blackwater River State Park Easter weekend without a reservation, we find ourselves fortunate to share a space with Tony, who's On A Dam Tour.
2 min read
09
Apr
Ramble on the new Hinson Trail

Ramble on the new Hinson Trail

The newly opened Hinson Trail, a loop south of Marianna along the Chipola River Greenway, is truly scenic, rugged, unusual, and historic.
4 min read
08
Apr
Calhoun, Chipola, and the Altha Trail

Calhoun, Chipola, and the Altha Trail

A quick introduction to the Altha Trail, the first public footpath in rural Calhoun County south of Marianna and north of Blountstown, part of the Florida Trail.
3 min read
01
Apr
Vintage VW Westfalia under blue skies at a park with slider and back doors open

Westy Rambles West

We’re in the thick of our third road trip with Primrose, crossing Florida’s Panhandle to pick up sections of the Florida Trail.
2 min read
31
Mar
Florida Trail sign with engine and caboose of M&B Railroad beyond

Little Campsite by the Chipola

En route to the Panhandle Trace Hike, we take a detour along the Apalachicola River Valley to pick up some new sections of trail, and end up camping at a trailhead.
2 min read
30
Mar
VW Vanagon with its top popped

Prepping Primrose for the Panhandle

Before taking a 1,000-mile journey across Florida to hike distant sections of the Florida Trail, we find it necessary to upgrade the tires on Primrose.
2 min read
26
Mar
Camp WhereUWanna

Camp WhereUWanna

More adventures in Primrose as we head for the Florida Trail Conference and discover that the speedometer isn't quite telling the truth.
6 min read