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Past Issues
December 2007/January 2008
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Dec.1st, 2nd
Sat.Sun.
9:00am
Moderate
Trailwalker Hiking
Sarasota, FL
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Myakka River
State Park Weekend - Trailwalker hike - Saturday & Sunday 9am
Meet at the front gate parking lot (not the visitor center/museum). I
have a State Park pass that will cover all who can fit into my vehicle.
Saturday we will hike the North Loop and possibly the canopy walkway.
Sunday we will hike the South Loop. For the hike, bring lots of water,
lunch, sun screen and bug repellant. Both of these loops (about 6 miles
each) are part of the Florida Trailwalker program. I'm camping in Big
Flats #43.
www.reserveamerica.com to reserve your campsite. Sat.evening: pot
luck dinner, 7:30pm Myakka Campfire. If you don't want to hike Sunday,
Myakka offers a Beginning Birding program at 9:00am. Myakka also offers
On and Off Road biking, and paddling. Bike & paddling rentals are
available. There is a gift shop and tour boat. Co-hosts:
www.floridastateparks.org/myakkariver for more information on
this park. Hosted by: Cathy Edwards
oviedoedwards@earthlink.net #407-716-9811 and Cathy Phillips
kyklvr@earthlink.net #561-688-2398. |
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Dec.7th-9th
Fri - Sun.
Time:call host
Strenuous
On-road Bicycling
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Highlands Bike
Fest - Join our own Linda Leeds for a holiday bicycling break
with time to fulfill your shopping duties at unique shops. Varying
length rides each day with support, rest stops, and daily food, similar
to the "Tour of Sebring". For ride registration, contact WT trip host
Linda Leeds at
lindamarie7@juno.com. To stay in one of Sebring's oldest and most
prominent landmarks, built 1916, the historic Kenilworth Lodge, call
#1-800-423-5939 and identify that you're with this Bicycling event.
Contact trip host w/questions #561-683-2851 |
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Dec.9th
Sunday
4:00pm
Leisure
PARTY!
Altamonte Springs,
FL
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Wilderness Trekkers Christmas Party
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Join the Wilderness Trekkers for the
annual Christmas Party held at the home of Eric and Erimi Kendrick.
This 3-4 hour event will include socializing, dinner, door prizes, and a
Chinese auction gift exchange. Wilderness Trekkers will provide the
Honey Baked Ham, soda, and paper ware. Guests are asked to bring a side
dish or appetizer to share. We plan to socialize, eat, then auction.
Please bring a gift ($15.00+/-) or a lightly used item for either each
person/each couple (your choice) . Their home is located at 1107 Doris
St., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. From the intersection of SR434 &
SR436 in Altamonte, go north on SR434 1 mile +/-, then turn left onto
Sand Lake Rd. Go west 1/2 mile +/-, turn left on Camden Rd.
(southbound, 1/2 mile+/-), bear to the right at the end of the street,
and the home is the 3rd on the right - corner lot. RSVP
to both Lynn VanHorne at #407-331-8609 or (new email)
lynnvh@embarqmail.com
and Eric Kendrick at #407-970-3373 or
jerickendrick@hotmail.com
by Friday Dec.7th. |
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Dec.9th
Sunday
10:00am
Moderate
Bicycling
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Shark
Valley/Everglades National Park - Meet 10:00am at Shark Valley
for a 15 mile loop bike ride through Everglades National Park. This is
a beautiful paved trail off Tamiami Trail/US 41 approx 45 minutes west
of the turnpike. LOTS of wildlife! Contact host Cathy Phillips for
more information at #561-688-2398 or
kyklvr@earthlink.net. |
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Dec.15th
Saturday
9:00am
Leisure
Bicycling
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Lake Minneola
Scenic Trail - Join Erimi & I for a leisurely rails-to-trails
bicycle ride. This trail takes in some of central Florida's most
spectacular prospects. Nowhere in this region will you find more hills,
lakes, and wide-open vistas than along this seven-mile paved trail,
binoculars should serve well. We may take one of the side streets
leading away from the lake and take to the shops and restaurants of
downtown Clermont. We will meet at the parking lot adjacent to the lake
at the intersection of 12th St. & Lake Minneola Dr., Clermont, FL 34711
@ 9:00am. Call (anytime) or email (before the prior Thursday), Eric
Kendrick to confirm attendance #407-970-3373 or
jerickendrick@hotmail.com |
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Dec.26th
Wednesday
9:00am
Leisure to Moderate
Hiking
Oviedo/Geneva
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Little Big Econ
State Forest - For anyone who isn't working the day after
Christmas, hike through cypress and oak hammocks along the shores of the
Econlockhatchee River. This is a loop trail that will take about 3
hours, so bring a snack for the middle point. There is a $1 usage fee.
Meet at Barr Street Trailhead off Highway 426 from Oviedo. Reservations
not required, but appreciated. Lynn and Kurth
LynnVH@embarqmail.com (new email address) or #407-331-8609 |
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Dec.29-Jan.1
Sat.- Tues.
9:00am
Leisure to Strenuous
Trailwalker Hikes
and Railtrail Bicycling
Tallahassee,FL
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Tallahassee-St.Marks
Weekend - Trailwalker hikes and
Railtrail biking - Meet 9:00am Sat.12/29/07 at the St.Mark's
trailhead for 40-mile roundtrip bicycling. Bring bike helmet, water,
sun screen, lunch or $ for lunch. We'll eat in/near Tallahassee.
Afterwards, drive to St.Mark's lighthouse. Mon.12/30/07, 9:00am, meet
at Ft.Braden Trailhead, 9 miles west of Tallahassee on Hwy.20 for 6-mile
Trailwalker hike and 2-mile Bear Creek Trailwalker. There is no hunting
in these areas. We are staying at the Wakulla Lodge #850-224-5950.
Camping may be available at Newport Rec Area #850-925-6171 (6m from
St.Marks) or Ochlockonee River State Park #850-962-2771 (25m from
St.Marks, 45m from Ft.Braden) Car pool may be available. Hosts: Den &
Cathy Edwards
oviedoedwards@earthlink.net 407-716-9811 Non-members welcome. |
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Dec.29th
Saturday
9:30am
Leisure
Paddling
Deland, FL
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DeLeon
Springs Family Paddle - Meet at DeLeon
Springs State Park ($5.00/car entrance fee charged), at the dock.
Boat rentals are available. We'll have a relaxed paddle for 1 to 1.5
hours followed by pancake breakfast for those who are interested, at the
Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant, located right inside the Park.
Maximum 12 people. RSVP to host
billsplash@bellsouth.net or #407-375-4406. |
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Jan.1st / New Years
Day
Tuesday
9:30am
Moderate
Paddle/Hike
Stuart, FL
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South Fork
St.Lucie River/Rocky Point Hammock Park - Meet 9:30am to paddle
the South Fork of the St.Lucie River. This is a beautiful up and back
paddle through mangrove waters. We'll stop for lunch at the turnaround
clearing/park, then head back to the put-in. Afterwards, we'll head
down the road to a beautiful but not well known park for a hike.
Contact trip host Cathy Phillips for more information at #561-688-2398
or kyklvr@earthlink.net |
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Jan.3rd
Thursday
10:00 am
Moderate to
Strenuous
Paddling
Ocala, FL
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Silver River
Paddle - Mid-Week - Meet at Ray's Wayside
Park right off Route 40,
at 10:00 am, to put-in by 10:30am. No weekend boat traffic!! It's a
moderate to strenuous paddle because of the upstream paddle to Silver
Springs. 10 miles round trip, 2nd half leisurely. We have the
opportunity to see abundant wildlife, including turkey, otter, birds,
deer, monkeys, bear, and even the occasional wildcat & panther. Pack
drinking water, lunch, sunscreen, etc. Launch fee required. Contact
trip host Judy Campbell
judyreads@earthlink.net or call #407-788-8919 |
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Jan.12th
Saturday
10:00am
Leisure
Paddling
WinterPark-
Maitland, FL
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Winter Park/Maitland Chain of Lakes Paddle –
We’ll put in our boats at Dinky
Dock near Rollins College, in prestigious
Winter Park (no fees & bathrooms on site). We’ll start our
paddle in
Lake Virginia, take a beautiful, wood-framed, bridged canal
to Lake Osceola where we’ll tour the partial perimeter until we
reach another canal – lovely flora & fauna as well as
architechtural sites to see all around us – we’ll enter Lake
Maitland & paddle to Dog Island for a break from the paddling, to
relax, eat/share some snacks & get better acquainted. No pressure
today...nice & leisurely with options to stop & just sightsee.
We’ll paddle straight back. Anticipated return time 1:00pm-"ish".
Bring plenty of drinking water, snacks, binoculars, camera. Host:
Valerie Mundo
VALERIEMUNDO@YAHOO.COM or
407-920-3221
Reservations not required, but appreciated. Trip is subject to
cancellation for really cold weather!
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Jan.19 - 21
Sat.Sun.Mon.
Time TBD
Moderate
Paddling
High Springs, FL
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Sante Fe/Ichetucknee
Paddle - Spend the day or the
weekend paddling spring-fed rivers north of Gainesville. Camping at
O'Leno State Park, Magnolia Loop if possible, other loop if needed.
We'll paddle the Ichetucknee and Santa Fe, and hike a bit in the park.
Eat out for one dinner, optional. Limited. Must contact trip host
Erica Johnson #407-327-4044 or
paddlepuff@earthlink.net |
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Jan.26, 27th
Sat. Sun.
Time: "early"
Moderate to
Strenuous
Paddling/Camp
Sebring, FL
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Arbuckle Creek
Paddle/Camp - Arbuckle offers varying scenery along its 28-30
mile course from Lake Arbuckle down to Lake Istokpoga, east of Avon Park
and Sebring. It winds through tree-covered banks, savannahs, high
cliffs, pastures, etc. There's usually a good current, and rarely have
we had problems with low water or portages. Friday night's car camping
is in the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, and Saturday night's river
camping is in a lovely oak hammock. It's basically an easy paddle, but
the first day is a bit long for some, 17 or 18 miles. We'll have an
early start Saturday, due to that long first day, but Sunday will
be more leisurely. Joint trip with Palm Beach Pack and Paddle Club.
Reservations Required. Event host: Linda Leeds lindamarie7@juno.com
or #561-683-2851 |
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Feb.8th-10th
Fri.Sat.Sun.
9:00am Ferry
Moderate to
Strenuous
Hiking/Kayaking
Boca Grande
Gulf Coast, FL
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Cayo Costa
Camping Weekend - Reserve cabins now!!
We will take the
9:00 am ferry Friday morning from Pineland Marina in Pine Island and
cross over to Cayo Costa State Park (accessible only by passenger
ferry or kayak) where we will be camping until Sunday. We'll have
the afternoon to hike. Saturday you can hike and/or kayak with
Sonia in the sound (open waters) or even kayak to the famous Cabbage
Key restaurant. Or, you can do a long distance paddle with Mabel
(18 to 24 miles) Because we will be paddling in open waters, a
seaworthy kayak and appropriate skills are a must. You can have the
ferry take your own kayak or you can rent one from Tropic Stars. I,
Mabel, will kayak over to Cayo Costa Friday morning and back on
Sunday. The paddle is a little over 6 miles, but it's open waters.
If you have the right skills and a seaworthy boat, you can cross
with me. Reservations are required on the ferry service.
There is a fee for the ferry service and for renting a kayak or
having them transport yours. Call Tropic Star of Pine Island at
(239) 283-0015. Tent Camping fee: $18.00 per night. Cabin fees
$30.00 per night. For reservation information contact Reserve
America at 1-800-326-3521 or
www.reserveamerica.com You can bring your off-road bicycle or
rent one at the park. Contact trips hosts: Sonia at
soniamaga2@aol.com or Mabel at
mabelmaga@aol.com or #321-695-3328
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