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Florida Trailblazer
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Приєднався 26 гру 2010
Exploring the history and wilderness of Florida. Showcasing nature, history and old Florida in a way to help conserve and educate the public about these places. Never stop exploring, videos are posted weekly and thank you for following the adventures!
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Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
A glimpse into some of my visit at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. I really enjoyed the park and really happy to see these animals being taken care of. You truly feel a connection to wild Florida when you visit here. It's Located in Homosassa Florida, take a tour and explore the nature and the wild side of Florida. Learn more by visiting the park website here: www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ellie-schiller-homosassa-springs-wildlife-state-park
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Old Cypress Adventure in The Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
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Let's take a hike into the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve to an ancient Cypress Tree still standing along the banks of the Withlacoochee River. At one time this river and wilderness was covered with old growth Cypress trees until the logging boom during the 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the trees were cut down during those times and they were hundred and thousands of years old. If you look ...
Hiking at Jumper Creek Wildlife Management Area
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Let’s take a hike at Jumper Creek Wildlife Management Area located near the Withlacoochee River. It’s a scenic and wild area along the swamps by the river. Lots of trails and off the beaten path places to explore. I enjoy the lush wilderness, wildlife and old trees throughout the area. There are couple of access points once you drive into the wildlife management area. You can pull off and explo...
Old Homestead Site in Goethe State Forest
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Out here in Goethe State Forest exploring the woods, so much to see here in this wilderness. I went off the beaten path and discovered where a possible homestead site may have existed here in the past. I could observe some overgrown pathways around the area probably old roads used to get out here at one time. It’s nice to follow them to see where they lead. Along the way I discovered what an ap...
Blue Hole Spring at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
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Blue Hole Spring is one of many springs that feed the beautiful Ichetucknee River. On average, 67 million gallons of water per day flow from Blue Hole into the river. Its temperature is a cool and refreshing 72 degrees year round so it is a great place to take a dip and cool off. It is part of Itchetucknee Springs State Park, a nice place to take a walk on the trails, enjoy the nature and relax...
Geocaching Adventure in Goethe State Forest
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Let's take a hike into Goethe State Forest, explore nature and go off the beaten path as I re-plant an old geocache. Along the way I come across some turpentine history just some of the interesting activities from here in the past. Geocaching is a way to help get you into nature and places that you may not have ventured to before. You can leave a note, or anything you may like for the next trav...
Cemetery and Homestead Adventure in Ocala National Forest
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Exploring in Ocala National Forest where an active cemetery and homestead used to be, today now abandoned reclaimed by nature. As I hiked around the woods here I could see remnants from the family who once lived here, it was a large area. They had a family cemetery close by which still remains. I was glad to see the cemetery still kept up for the most part although there has been signs of negle...
Silver Glen Springs in Ocala National Forest
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Taking a refreshing dip into one of the beautiful springs in Ocala National Forest, known as Silver Glen Springs. Its cool waters are perfect on a hot summers day. Surrounded by hiking trails and picnic areas as well it’s a great place to explore and take in the nature. Both a popular day-use recreation area and an important archaeological site, Silver Glen Springs showcases the delicate balanc...
Exploring at Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve
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Exploring at Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve a beautiful wilderness located near Plant City, Florida. A variety of trails and habitats all part of a former ranch. This 12,800 acre nature preserve in the northeastern corner of Hillsborough County boasts almost 20 miles of open, sunny hiking and equestrian trails. Formerly known as Cone Ranch and Audubon Ranch. On this hike I explore some of th...
Exploring at Jumper Creek Wildlife Management Area
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Hiking at Jumper Creek Wildlife Management Area located in Sumter County, Florida a great place to explore and take in the scenic nature. A lush green wilderness you find yourself immersed in with some nice trails and off the beaten places to hike all throughout. It's surrounded by creeks and the Withlacoochee River as well so some of the areas can get wet and very swampy but it depends on the ...
Exploring at Flying Eagle Preserve (Old Homestead Site)
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Exploring at an area within Flying Eagle Preserve where I came across some interesting history. It could be a homestead site possibly or remains of a hunting camp. I’m not positive but it’s really neat to see the history still out here, it makes you curious about the place and the memories that must’ve been made here. It’s all apart of the adventure and nature has a way of opening up the past b...
Exploring at Paynes Creek Historic State Park
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Hiking at Paynes Creek Historic State Park by The Peace River and Paynes Creek in central Florida. The park is located in a town known as Bowling Green and has a lot of nice trails and interesting history as well. Be sure to check out the visitor center at the park to learn about a lot of the history that occurred here. The trails lead you along the creek and river where you can take in the bea...
Exploring at Maynard Mine in The Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
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Exploring in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve at an area known as Maynard Mine. It was once part of a mining quarry now reclaimed by nature. Many of the forest roads and pathways around the area were once used during the mining operations. Today the area is part of the preserve and the quarry was once used for limestone mining and other activities possibly as well. Around the site you can se...
Adventuring in The Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
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Exploring In the depths of The Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve. Such a beautiful and vast wilderness it’s one of my favorite places in central Florida to explore. Besides The Florida Trail which traverses through much of this swamp, there are many miles of unmarked trails, multi-use trails, bicycle trails and off the beaten path places to explore. On this adventure I explore along some of the p...
Top Florida Trail Hikes | The Florida Trail in The Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve (Part One)
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Exploring in The Green Swamp Wilderness, it's a great place to hike along the Florida Trail. Which leads you for many miles across this scenic wilderness in central Florida. The trail can be hiked throughout the East and West Tract of the Green Swamp. There are many off trails and forest roads to explore as well. The Withlacoochee River can be explored here along many parts of the Florida Trail...
Hiking at Radar Hill in Citrus Wildlife Management Area
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Hiking at Radar Hill in Citrus Wildlife Management Area
Shiloh Cemetery in Withlacoochee State Forest
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Shiloh Cemetery in Withlacoochee State Forest
Camp Withlacoochee and Exploring Withlacoochee State Forest
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Camp Withlacoochee and Exploring Withlacoochee State Forest
Hiking Adventure at Hillsborough River State Park
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Hiking Adventure at Hillsborough River State Park
Old Ranch Adventure in Withlacoochee State Forest
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Old Ranch Adventure in Withlacoochee State Forest
Exploring The Withlacoochee River in The Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
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Exploring The Withlacoochee River in The Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
Exploring in The Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
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Exploring in The Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
Old Cypress Tree in Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area
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Old Cypress Tree in Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area
The Old 1800's Road at Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve
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The Old 1800's Road at Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve
Exploring History at Rock Springs Run State Reserve
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Exploring History at Rock Springs Run State Reserve
Indian Mound and Geocaching Adventure
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Indian Mound and Geocaching Adventure
Exploring at Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area
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Exploring at Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area
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What do you do for insect protection? I have been doing a lot of hiking in florida the past two weeks and have been getting destroyed
Green Swamp is a gorgeous place for sure with some sketchy Jeep trails lol
Looks like you got some damage to your face… ouch! Hopefully you’re alright… that was a cool cypress tree!
That is a big hollow tree....any sign off Keebler elf activity?
Made my day ! Thank you buddy !
Is it deep enough to swim?
Nice exploring. Cool close up of the spider
Amazing footage! 😲
There used to be a huge number of ducks wintering there. Then they killed off all of the vegetation and the lake turned florescent green and the wildlife left. There were also many eagles spending time there and they went to find new homes. Still a peaceful place to visit but a shadow of its past.
public land?
Wow, I was just about a mile or two south of there last weekend. Traipsing around about a mile north of Colt Creek. I might have to go back further north and do some exploring, I live fairly close.
I can only imagine the majesty of old growth Florida.
Name of this Cemetery? Have you explored the Denver cemetery off lake George?
The Green Swamp, Yeah!
the link isn't working
I worked as a Park Ranger at Hillsborough River State Park and I live only 6 miles or so from where you are. The park was a county park for years owned and operated by Hillsborough County Parks...For some reason, the county closed the park but because it is adjacent to HR State Park, the state took it over....However, you cannot drive to where you are walking. It is a park and walk only, so the park is just "reclaimed to nature" by design...Also the State of Florida and specifically its HRSP park management liberal stupidity acts like this park is just an unmentioned annoyance. If they opened the road and allowed camping, it would be great...They way it is now is the way that the former HRSP Oregon-living hippy styled Park Manager wanted it all along....To be honest, he would have preferred if no one was allowed in the park whatsoever except his burn crews for controlled burns...He was instrumental in shutting the pool down in the main park, the snack bar. primitive camping, etc...All because of "covid"....This goofball park manager would hide and try to catch staff without their mask on outside and closer than six feet and then scream at you for not "social distancing"....The most retarded shit I have ever witnessed as a grown adult. Shameful that Desantis had people like that working for him ruining the park under the guise of "covid". Anyway, nice video.
North Forida fan here. Good job on the video! I was surprised to see those orange socks but then I realized how effective they would be for spotting ticks. I've been yanking them off right and left lately.
like your vids.
You found some gorgeous off-the-map springs! That's the soul of the Earth.
Hallowed ground. Well said.
Love your tshirt !
yes i love that sound of nature and going along with you in these places !! so interesting🌎🌎🌎 ! Thank you for taking is to so many places !
Hello would anyone know how to locate the old steam engine I would like to take some pictures with it when I visit
How eerily beautiful 💜
Your videos are so awesome. I'm a hiker and explorer but I had to limit myself going alone. It was funny in your video because I could hear those dang mosquitos buzzing. LOL
Enjoyed the video very much. Thank you FT!
This looks just amazing my friend. Outstanding scenery 🥾🥾
lots of cool discoveries, thanks for sharing another great hike👍🧡
THANKS AGAIN BUDDY !
REMARKABLE!🧡😎💚
Go to the river and walk in its way better
Inspiring series
Wonderful
Beautiful area. Aways enjoy seeing the old oaks. All the years of storms they endured. The mounds are interesting. Lots of history. Thanks for taking us along.
I've passed by this WMA several times before but never stopped in. Guess now I should!
That was you i seen i my game cam
Beautiful 😍
Questions 1. If the brick foundation is the location of the Drew mansion why do all the photographs and earlier drawings depict a house raised up, presumably for air circulation, and no brick foundation.? 2. I’m presuming the Cemetery is named, Drew Family Cemetery. I’m having troubles finding that on Find a Grave. 3 Were there any signs of a slave graveyard? 4. history says the estate was off of HILL Road. Were there any remnants of paved road, the reason I know it might’ve been paved is that my great uncle Winder Hillman, who the graffiti Bridge was named for, is credited for the road, constructions roads all around Suwannee County Please let me meet you out there if you return. And hopefully you will return because a bigger mystery would be to find my great uncles house that was at the end of Hill Road. He affectionately named his estate, Hillmonia.
How do I find it
I really enjoy the videos but I wish you could stretch them out to 25-30 minutes.
AGREED💚😎🧡 A little longer would be OUTSTANDING ⏳☺️⏳