September 15
Saturday
9:45 a.m.
Moderate
Apopka

September 16
Sunday
9:00 am
Leisure
Flagler Co

Old Florida Trail Bike Ride. Fellow Trekkers, join Anita and I on a nice (old Florida) bike trail alongside A1A from just North of Flagler Beach to Marineland and return. This will be a 12-14 mile easy ride along what use to be part of old Florida. We will also make a stop at Washington Oaks State Gardens along the trail as well ($1.00). We will meet at the Flagler Pier Restaurant just South of SR 100 and A1A at 9 AM for breakfast. Hosts: Lee and Anita Simmons. Please e-mail me at leedeland@yahoo.com (preferred), or (386) 943-8745.

September 22
Saturday
9:00 AM
Leisure
Lake Mary/Heathrow

Seminole-Wekiva Trail Bike Ride. This will be a leisure (approx 10 mile) bike ride along a portion of the Seminole Trail, with the option of extending the ride if participants wish.  This paved trail alternates sun and shade while passing through pretty urban and rural scenery.  We’ll meet at the Panera Bread in the strip mall one block west of intersection of Lake Mary Blvd & I-4 (South Int’l Parkway).  David’s World Cycle is adjacent and has bike rentals (407-942-1020).  Join us for breakfast at Panera at 8:00 AM – the ride starts at 9:00AM sharp.  Members and their guests welcome – helmets required.  Hosts: Larry & Susan Reed paddleFL@lycos.com  

 For trail info: http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/pw/trails/trails_crosssem.asp.    

Oct.5th,6th,7th
Fri. Sat. Sun.
Moderate/Strenuous
Hobe Sound, FL

WITHLACOOCHEE STATE FOREST WEEKEND - Have you hiked to the caves?   Biked the 46-mile paved trail?  Paddled the Withlacoochee River?   Biked the off-road trails at Santos?  If not, please join us for the entire weekend.  The following accommodations have been recommended by WT members. There are others.  Tillis Hill Camping, elec/water, #352-344-4238, $15/night. No pets.  Bonnie's Magnolia Bed & Breakfast, Gospel Island, Inverness. $170 Fri-Sun #352-726-1832.  Cove Pub Restaurant & Campground, RV camping, Inverness #352-344-5894.  Activities:  9am Sat. Meet at Inverness trailhead for about 23 miles of paved biking.  If you want to do more, the trail is 46 miles end-to-end.  Bring lunch, water, sunscreen.  This trail is sunny.  9am Sun. Meet at site #26.  Lynn VanHorne will lead a short hike to caves.  Event Host Cathy Edwards oviedoedwards@earthlink.net.  I have maps and do not mind answering questions.  If you'd rather talk instead of e-mail, please send your phone # and I will call you ASAP.

Other activities available in the area: Paddling/Rentals available at Nobleton Outpost #1-800-783-5284 www.nobletonoutpost.com.  Off-road biking www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/cfgtrails.htm.

Oct.14th
Sunday
Moderate-Strenuous
Hobe Sound

BACKPACKING WEEKEND/LAKE KISSIMMEE STATE PARK - assuming the BackPacking sites are open now...We will have a laid-back backpacking trip, with overnight camping.  For further details, please contact host Nancy Doucette at 561-968-1789. 

Sorry - Trip is cancelled

Oct.27th,28th
Sat. Sun.
Moderate
Fort Meade to Zolfo Springs

Florida Paddlers' Rendezvous 2007 will be hosted this year in Milton, FL by the West Florida Canoe and Kayak Club.  Planned events include canoeing, kayaking, sea kayaking, hiking and bicycling trips in a variety of mostly undeveloped locations.  Paddle trips offered on the Coldwater, Turkey Creek, Boiling Creek, Blackwater River, Juniper Creek, Yellow river and more. There will also be a campfire, potluck dinner, speakers, a moonlight paddle, and swap shop during the evenings.  For more information and photos of the planned trips, please see the WFC&K club website  http://wfcanoekayak.com/rendezvous/ .  For a brochure listing all events, lodging information and registration forms (free if you register before Oct 1), download these from the website or request a form at paddlesolo@hotmail.com .  Make reservations for camping/cabins at Adventures Unlimited in Milton.   Yes, it's a long drive BUT this is a great opportunity to paddle some wonderful rivers we don't usually get to do and to mingle with other clubs.  On Thurs Oct 25 there’s a pre-Rendezvous paddle on the Chipola to break up the trip (for Chipola info you can contact Erica Johnson, paddlepuff@earthlink.net

ANNUAL GATHERING 2007.  Plan to socialize and be active at our Annual Gathering at River Forest.  We will hike The Yearling Trail, highlighted from the book The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.  The Trail will show the sinkhole and also the Long family cemetery.  The host, Cathy Phillips, went with a ranger about 3-4 years back and has a trail map off the internet that outlines the different places and some of the foundations of old homesteads.  She also has a book written by the family about whom the story was written and will tell stories from that book.  The trail is about 5 miles long off of Hwy.19 in the Ocala Forest.  We will have hikes, paddles, and bike rides to choose from, plus member presentations on dehydrating food, rafting the Grand Canyon, and the Trailwalker Program, and more.  Subject to changes.    So come join us for a weekend of outdoor activities, education, camaraderie, good food, and fresh air.  Look for a flyer in the mail and send in your registration soon.  Look for more details in the website. More Info. Email or call Lynn VanHorne or #407-331-8609 for more information.

Nov.17th,18th
Sat. Sun.
Moderate to Strenuous
Palmdale FL

FISHEATING CREEK PADDLE & RIVER CAMPING. Depends on water levels .  We may stay in the campsite at Palm Dale on Fisheating Creek, and/or alongside the shore of the river.  Be prepared to take a paid shuttle to Ingram's Crossing where we'll put in.  This river is one of the most beautiful and natural in Florida.  If the water is low, we may move the trip to another place.  Subject to cancel depending on water levels.  Event host:  Nancy Doucette #561-968-1789  kayakldy@yahoo.com  

Please remember to post any Impromptu trips you may decide to do over this Holiday Weekend on the Wilderness Trekkers Website - Message Board.   

Share the fun!   Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Dec.1st, 2nd
Sat. Sun.
Moderate
Sarasota 

MYAKKA RIVER WEEKEND - There is so much to do at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota.  There are bike rentals, canoe & kayak rentals, hiking trails, a BirdWalk, fishing & wildlife observation, picnicking, camping & fun.  Host: Cathy Edwards will be leading two (2) hikes that are part of the TrailWalker Program.  More details to follow next newsletter. If you can help lead a paddling trip, please contact Cathy at oviedoedwards@earthlink.net   

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY - Mark your calendars now to attend this year's WT Party at WT President Eric Kendrick's home on Sunday, December 9th - more details to follow!  PLEASE RSVP to jerickendrick@hotmail.com