by adventuretoward | Jan 17, 2017 | Florida Trail 2017, Trail Journals
Today was a loooong day on my mission to reach River Ranch. I got up early to shuttle Late Start past a bad detour that required highway walking, then took Moon Shadow to the rental car office to pick up a car. Her knee just isn’t getting better, so she’s...
by adventuretoward | Jan 18, 2017 | Florida Trail 2017, Trail Journals
I’ve almost reached Orlando on this first hike along the Florida Trail. But I had to stop at the end of the day today. While I’m anxious to get back home, I’m also sad to leave. It’s so wonderful to be out in nature every day, and to see...
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...