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23
Apr
Women at the edge of a cypress swamp

Two Sides of the Yellow River

Hiking through the newly opened Yellow River Ravines on the Panhandle Trace Hike explored new ground for us all
6 min read
21
Apr
Man and two women crossing a bridge with hills both sides

Hiking the Hills of Hutton

Hiking the Florida Trail across the Hutton Unit of Blackwater River State Forest means you're in for a hilly walk.
6 min read
17
Apr
VW camper van in front of small convenience store with a red roof

The Harold Store

A hiker stop for resupply and refreshment along the Panhandle Trace, the Harold Store is right along US 90 in the tiny roadside hamlet of Harold. A visit was a must.
2 min read
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