Long Distance Hikers
For Florida Trail thru-hikers, section hikers, and backpackers who get out on the trail for a week or more
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Sandra Friend
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- Ocala, FL
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Sandra Friend's Groups
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Hiking Singles
49 members
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Florida Trail Hikers
41 members
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Pinellas County walking/…
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IN THE WATER ;)
22 members
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Tree Faces
8 members
Sandra Friend's Discussions
Your favorite hikes in Florida's Panhandle
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Gidds Apr 19, 2011.
Body found in Farles Prairie
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dawn Trail Feb 27, 2011.
Adding Meetup to the mix
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dawn Trail Mar 7, 2011.
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Jim Echols joined Sandra Friend's group
Outdoor Photography
Members who enjoy a slow walk in the woods so they can hone their photography skills and get the best shots
Sandra Friend posted a blog postTaking a walk in the woods
Hi guys! Bricky is handling moderation these days as I'm packing up for a long walk in the woods: I'm headed out to thru-hike the AT very soon. I'll post a few updates now and again on the Florida Hikes blog. Help each other out while I'm gone and catch you on the flip side of my trek!See More
Thomas Tomlins commented on Sandra Friend's group Hiking with Children"Responding to Marc's child age. My son started when he was 6 years with 13-15 lbs on his back. I have recently started backpacking with a 3 year old and we have done two trips one 6 mile and 7 miles in a 4/2 and a 5/2 split…"
Scott Evans joined Sandra Friend's group
Hiking with Children
If you hike with your own kids, your grandkids, nieces and nephews, organized groups like Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, here's the place to discuss best practices and best trails.
Sandra Friend commented on Laramie's photo
walkway1
"Cool! It was my favorite hike when I wrote the original "50 Hikes in Central Florida." Been a couple of years since I've been back."
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Circle B Bar Ranch
Added January 5, 2011 at 9:31pm
Catfish Creek State Park
Added April 2, 2010 at 11:47am
Florida Trail, Pahokee to Port Mayaca
Added November 19, 2009 at 9:25am
Fort Center
Added November 12, 2009 at 5:17am
Flat Island Preserve
Added August 13, 2009 at 11:05pm
2009 Florida Hiking Festival
Added March 29, 2009 at 11:16pm
Sandra Friend's Videos
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Castellow Hammock
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Caracara at Bluff Hammock
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Sandra Friend's Blog
Taking a walk in the woods
Hi guys! Bricky is handling moderation these days as I'm packing up for a long walk in the woods: I'm headed out to thru-hike the AT very soon. I'll post a few updates now and again on the Florida Hikes blog. Help each other out while I'm gone and catch you on the flip side of my trek!
Posted on March 3, 2012 at 11:39am
Torn between two sites ...
Okay, gang, it's obvious you find this site easier to use, and I get it ... ;-) So ... I'm going to keep it rolling (although it does run me $20 per month, so I'll add a donate button for those who want to pitch in) and do some sprucing up.
On the FloridaHikes.com site, I'll tie these two together best I can. I'll be adding commenting soon to FloridaHikes, so registered members there can add comments. Also need to streamline the content submission stuff, it's tricky. Much tech to… Continue
On the FloridaHikes.com site, I'll tie these two together best I can. I'll be adding commenting soon to FloridaHikes, so registered members there can add comments. Also need to streamline the content submission stuff, it's tricky. Much tech to… Continue
Posted on November 9, 2010 at 9:29am — 6 Comments
Here we go! Florida Hikes on the move
I'm ready to move base camp for Florida Hikes to a new server and new software. It won't affect the forums here ... yet. My plan is for us to all transition over there into the integrated forums over the next month or so. Meanwhile, if you're popping into the website to check things, it might be down intermittently as the changes ripple across the web. You ought to be out hiking, anyway!
Will keep you posted. The biggest changes:
1) Find trails easily by zooming into a map of… Continue
Will keep you posted. The biggest changes:
1) Find trails easily by zooming into a map of… Continue
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 9:29pm — 17 Comments
Florida hiker died on the Appalachian Trail
Just saw this news story about a 60-year-old Florida hiker found dead on the Appalachian Trail. They mention he was complaining in a journal (TrailJournals, perhaps?) about medical issues. A heads-up in case anyone knows this person, whose name has not yet been released.
Posted on June 7, 2010 at 8:37am — 8 Comments
My Florida State Parks app is now available on iTunes
I'm dashing out of here to be a part of my first Relay for Hike, but wanted to let you all know that on Earth Day, Apple released my comprehensive Florida State Parks iPhone app! It works on iPad, too, and is the guidebook I wanted to write - but didn't - a couple of years ago when I realized just how out of date "Florida State Parks" the guidebook is. This is a more fun and helpful way of presenting the same information, given the built-in GPS, ability for multimedia, and the fact that users… Continue
Posted on April 23, 2010 at 11:42am — 6 Comments
Comment Wall (149 comments)
- At 5:49pm on November 28, 2011,
Steve V said… Thanks, and i can't wait to get to hike it.
- At 11:48am on July 29, 2011,
antoinette witscher said… - Hi Sandra, finally got a chance to meet you at the FTA meeting in Ocala. You were sitting with Bob Jones when I came over to say hello. Antoinette (Toni) Witscher
- At 10:34am on May 14, 2011,
Julie Haines said… Thank you, Sandra! Great site for us Floridians. ☺
- At 7:22pm on May 8, 2011,
Duane said… - Can someone pls tell me how or why the photos I emailed ended up wrong side up? Can they be corrected?
- At 5:51am on May 5, 2011,
Trish Stone said…
Hey Sandra,
I was thinking about heading to Ocala in a few weeks for a day hike...I know you know that area, I was wondering at what time does it become "too hot, even for Floridians?"
Thanks so much
- At 5:28pm on April 14, 2011,
Melissa said… Thank you ... I've missed ya! We've done a little hiking but not nearly enough. It was part of my New Years Resolution to get back out there =)
- At 8:20pm on February 5, 2011,
Iron Guts said… - oh by the way, in case you were wondering what kinda decent chef finds himself off work on a friday night, I have only found work so far as a breakfast cook, slinging hash and eggs benedict for the fighting 4077. lol, mash reference. but yeah thats what had me home on a friday night. making good money at it tho and i do enjoy getting the work outta the way in the morning and getting off work in time to hop in my kayak for an hour or so.
- At 10:20pm on February 4, 2011, Iron Guts said…
- pretty versatile with my cooking. at the last restaurant i worked in up in michigan i did a sushi night but enjoy adding new levels to traditional fare. something like parmesean and pistachio encrusted swordfish with roasted red pepper puree and a wasabi mash potato, something along those lines. my brother heads the history deppartment at USF, is a fellow foodie, does occasional reviews for creative loafing and wrote a book about Ybor's Colombia restaurant. im a foodie as well but a bit less refined, a bit more adventurous. did a dynamite (i thought) glazed ham for christmas, a 4 part 2 wet, 2 dry glaze of brandy (sprayed on with a water bottle), brown sugar, brown mustard, and crushed ginger snaps. it was good. and Jesus wept.
- At 9:47pm on February 4, 2011, Iron Guts said…
- this site seems a bit more intuitive than floridahikes. in a couple weeks (just moved back to florida dec 22nd) i will be glad to send some donation money for the myfloridahikes site, but please tell me which one youd rather I use. should i just use floridahikes?
- At 9:28pm on February 4, 2011, Iron Guts said…
- glad to find this site. my kudos and thanks go out to you sandra. i look forward to being a part of the family
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