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February 10, 2007
February declared Florida Hiking Trails Month
Florida is a fantastic place to hike. And there is perhaps no better time to enjoy hiking in the Sunshine State than in the winter. Recently Governor Charlie Crist declared February Florida Hiking Trails Month.
Our good friends at the Florida Trail Association do a wonderful job building, promoting and maintaining the Florida Trail for all to enjoy. In late January - early February 2005 I hiked a section of the Florida Trail in Eglin Air Force Base, and had a fantastic experience.
A hiker signing in at the trailhead at Eglin Air Force Base
I plan to try and get down to Florida to hike some of the Florida Trail in St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge before the month is over. Whether you're looking for a short walk in the woods, a lengthy day hike, or a backpacking trip, Florida offers it all! After you've checked at the Florida Trail Association's website at the link above, please take a look at the Florida Trail Association blog. The site contains a variety of interesting information about the trail.
Here's a few photos from my trip in January 2005 to whet your appetite for your trip to hike in Florida.
Hiker Mark Stanfill from Tennessee on the Florida Trail
An inquisitive squirrel along the trail
Jeffrey Hunter crossing one of the many crystal clear
creeks along the Florida Trail in Eglin Air Force Base
A hiker around the evening campfire on the Florida Trail
American Hiking Society Staffer Jeffrey Hunter
after a satisfying day of hiking and birding in Florida
Great Places to Hike | By Jeffrey Hunter | 03:22 PM
