11/17
Friday
Moderate
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Fisheating Creek Paddle. November 17, we will
stay in the campsite at Palm Dale on Fisheating Creek. On Saturday morning
we will take a paid shuttle to Ingram's Crossing where we will put-in. We
will spend Saturday night on the shore of the river. This river is one of
the most beautiful and natural in Florida. If the water is low, we will move
the trip to another place. Event Host: Nancy Doucette, (561)968-1789,
kayakldy@yahoo.com |
11/25
Saturday
8:30 a.m.
Leisure
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DeLeon Springs Family Paddle/Joint effort with Jane Goodall Roots @
Shoots--Enjoy fall flora, fauna, and fun. We will start paddle at about 910
(after those renting boats get signed in and we get a reservation submitted
for the pancake breakfast after) then paddle about 45 min in towards Lake
Woodruff, then turn around. Bring water, sun lotion, snack, small plastic
sack to put trash in, and paddling equipment. Enjoy the nature trail,
swimming, museum, playground, or history/eco tour if you want after our
paddle. Take US Hwy 17 North from Deland for approximately six miles,
following the State Park signs. Turn left onto Ponce DeLeon Blvd and you
will travel approximately one mile to the entrance to DeLeon Springs State
Park, $5/vehicle park entrance fee. 20 people maximum. Bill Maish,
billsplash@bellsouth.net or 407 375 4406. |
12/2
Saturday
5 p.m.
Leisure
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Wilderness Trekker Holiday Party.
Join us to celebrate the season! Shelley and Jimmy are hosting our party
this year! WT will provide a ham, table service and soft drinks. Bring an
appetizer, salad, or side dish to share. BYOB and a chair. We will be having
a "Chinese" auction so bring something old, new, or odd but worth about
$10-$15. We'll also have a sing-a-long so bring your jingle bells. 5169
Tellson Place, Orlando, FL 32812 This is near Curry Ford Road and 436.
Reservations by November 30, please with
Shelley or
Lynn VanHorne
or (407) 758-2633 |
12/9
Saturday
9:30 a.m.
Dunedin
Pinellas County
Moderate
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Caladesi Island State Park Paddle. Tour the mangrove shrouded
canoe/kayak trail, then paddle to Caladesi’s white sandy beaches for some
sun and surf time. Pack a lunch and bring the sun block. Not recommended for
canoes. Any size kayak is fine. Rentals are available. We will meet at the
kayak rental concession on the Dunedin Causeway at 9:30 a.m. Florida
Gazetteer, Page 82, D2. Contact trip host for more details.
Fredmays@yahoo.com 407-963-4308
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12/16
Saturday
10 a.m.
Oviedo
Moderate
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Hike the Little Big Econ State Forest. Starting at the Barr Street
trailhead, we will hike through cypress and oak hammocks to the shore of the
Econlockahatee River along a portion of the Florida Scenic Trail. The hike
will take us to the newly constructed “Boy Scout Bridge” over the Econ where
we will have lunch and cool our feet, weather permitting, before returning
to the trailhead. During the hike we will have magnificent views of the
river from high bluffs and the opportunity to view the numerous types of
birds and wildlife. Cameras are a must for this hike. Reservations required.
Members and non-members welcome. $1 usage fee at the trailhead. Event Host:
Shelley Claudin
Shelley.claudin@cubic.com or 407-758-2633.
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12/20
Wednesday
9:30 a.m.
Weeki Wachee
Moderate-Leisurely |
Weeki Wachee Paddle -great beginner's paddle. We'll meet at the Canoe
Outpost at the back of the WW parking lot - corner of Rtes. 50 and 19 at
9:30 a.m. and do our own shuttle. This is about a 2 hour drive from the
greater Orlando area - a straight shot out Route 50 to 19 on the west coast.
Kayaks and canoes are available for rentals, and their take out is before
those who shuttle. We'll expect to see lots of birds, manatees and perhaps
some playful otters. Paddles don't get any easier and more beautiful than
this! Bring a lunch/snack. If the weather is nice, those interested may want
to paddle out to the Gulf for more "water time" and exercise. No boat limit
but reservations are required. Event host: Judy
Campbell:judyreads@earthlink.net
or 407-788-8919. |
12/23
Saturday
10 a.m.
Osteen
Leisure
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Osteen Bike, Paddle and More. Meet in Osteen on Lemon Bluff Rd
10:00AM (At the vacant land on the left across from Lemon Bluff RV park,
just after the road becomes unpaved), for a Bike ride in and around Osteen
up to 15 miles-or less, if you wish. All on paved roads, so street,
mountain, or regular is okay (Helmets Mandatory). If you like, instead of
the bike ride, bring a canoe or kayak (I have a limited number of boats I
will let you use-first come first served) and paddle out with the gators in
the most beautiful section of the St Johns. Bring an easy chair and drinks
to relax by the river after the ride. For the first seven people to register
a pontoon boat ride to a nearby restaurant for lunch on the river. For
Information email
NeillBeavers@gmail.com (preferred) or call Neill @ 407-927-7974.
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12/30
Saturday
9 a.m.
Sanford
Moderate
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Seminole Forest Hike. Meet at the south entrance on Hwy 46 and we
will carpool to the north entrance. Walk off the Christmas cookies with this
8 mile hike through varied fields and forests. Bring $2 for the iron maiden.
South entrance is right after the Wekiva bridge on Hwy 46 and before the
bear bridge, going west from Interstate 4. Lynn and Kurth,
lynnv@oco.net or 407-331-8609
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1/13
Saturday
9:30 a.m.
Silver Springs
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Silver River Paddle. Join us for a paddle up to Silver Springs.
Meet at 9:30 am at Marion County’s Ray Wayside Park ($2 launch fee). While
the 5 mile paddle upstream can be work against a 3+ MPH current, it is well
worth the effort while viewing birds, reptiles, fish, and monkeys. The
return trip is easy. Bring a lunch for a break on the banks. Members and
invited guests only. RSVP to Neill Beavers at
neillbeavers@gmail.com preferred
or 407-927-7974
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1/20
Saturday
9 a.m.
Longwood
Leisure
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New Member Coffee and Hike. Orientation and Hike at Big Tree Park.
Open to all members but new members are specifically invited to share danish,
fruit, and juice near two of the biggest cypress trees in Central Florida.
We will answer questions about Wilderness Trekkers, visit the "Senator", and
travel 5 miles for a short hike at the Environmental Center. In Longwood
from 434 go north on 17-92 and at the light turn left on General Hutchinson
Ave. About 1/2 mile there is a sign for this small county park. Please
contact Shelley.claudin@cubic.com
or call 407-758-2633 for a head count.
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1/27-28
Saturday -Sunday
Sebring
Highlands County
Moderate-Stren
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Arbuckle Creek Paddle and Camp. Running south from Lake Arbuckle to
Lake Istokpoga, east of Avon Park and Sebring, Arbuckle offers quite a few
terrain changes along its course, and in the past we've seen lots of
wildlife. It's flat with very little current and few, if any, deadfalls --
until you get to the rapids. Yes, indeed, there is one little spot that can
be a good bit of fun. The first day is a bit long, 18 or so miles, but
there's a beautiful meadow to camp in that night, and the next day is only
about 10 miles. Numbers will be limited, so sign up early. Linda Leeds,
lindamarie7@juno.com
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