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.
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.
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.
Seneca Rocks
A mecca for Mid-Atlantic mountain climbers, Seneca Rocks is a showcase of extraordinary geologic wonders both above and below the earth's surface.
Backpacking Cumberland Island
Wander an offshore wilderness where wild horses roam: plan a backpacking trip to Cumberland Island, the southernmost of Georgia's famed Sea Islands.
72 Hours (or so) in Hot Springs
Invited to Hot Springs to hang out with hiker friends Chuck & Tigger, we headed back to this pleasant AT community for the second time this year.
Hiking Michigan's Upper Pensinsula
Upper Michigan provides an outstanding number of hiking trails to roam. The terrain is similar to Florida other than steep climbs along escarpments along the Great Lakes.
Kayaking the French Broad River
For hours of whitewater fun in the mountains of North Carolina, head for the French Broad River on a trip with the Nantahala Outdoor Center, paddling to Hot Springs.
Buffet on the Beach
Carney Island Conservation Area preserves a peninsula jutting into Lake Weir near Ocklawaha, Florida. Lemon Point is at its very tip.
Hocking Hills: Full of Hikers
Full of geologic wonders that you wouldn't expect to find in Ohio, Hocking Hills State Park is a big draw for hikers, worth the trip to get there.
