by adventuretoward | Mar 20, 2017 | Florida Trail 2017, Trail Journals
I’m starting my second chunk of the Florida Trail at Clearwater Lake. But this isn’t where I ended in January. Back then, I stopped my hike at Prairie Lakes, with an eastern swing through the Orlando suburbs up next. But I decided to skip ahead, as my...
by adventuretoward | Mar 21, 2017 | Florida Trail 2017, Trail Journals
Today’s goal was Billies Bay. The temperatures started off in the mid-40s, which was a little cool since I had shorts on. I did have gloves, but wished I’d had a headband, too. And my toes were frozen. But that only lasted an hour, max. Soon the temps...
by adventuretoward | Mar 22, 2017 | Florida Trail 2017, Trail Journals
I had a wonderful morning heading out from Pat’s Island. There was a seven-mile stretch around Hopkins Prairie that was just breathtaking. The light was hitting the plants just right, and it made this amazing golden glow.The more I hike our National Scenic...
by adventuretoward | Mar 23, 2017 | Florida Trail 2017, Trail Journals
Today’s hike began just northwest of Lake Delancy. Luckily, the day’s forecast was for cloudy skies with a high around 70. Perfect hiking conditions!Judy and I started out together on what was a gorgeous stretch of trail, showcasing lots of pines and...
by adventuretoward | Mar 24, 2017 | Florida Trail 2017, Trail Journals
Lucky me on my trek heading out from Palatka. Today was another cool (70s) and cloudy day on the trail. Not that I don’t love the sun, but sometimes it’s nice to hike in cool, cloudy weather.The first part of my hike was along the Palatka-Lake Butler State...