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Ten Great Things Happening in Washington State

Posted 02/03/14 by Amy Kapp in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Washington

There’s no denying that Washington is a place where nature, development and active transport are one with each other (for real; see bike-in-tree story by Discover Washington State)—but we’ll let the evidence “speak” for itself. Kicking off our month, here’s a list of 10 great things making the Evergreen State evergreener.

Photos © Sandra Friend

Best Beauty Spots Along the Florida Trail

Posted 01/30/14 by Sandra Friend and John Keatley in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Florida

One of the biggest surprises that new-to-Florida hikers discover is that Florida is a very scenic place. Despite our lack of mountains, a few inches of elevation change are all it takes to surround you in a completely different habitat. With the 1,400-mile ribbon of the Florida Trail stretching from Pensacola Beach to the Big Cypress National Preserve between Miami and Naples, Florida's botanical diversity puts on quite a show. Whether you prefer backpacking or day hiking, these beauty spots along our National Scenic Trail will have you walking slowly with camera in hand to capture the essence of natural Florida.

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Five Top Florida Hikes for History

Posted 01/22/14 by Joe Dunn in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Florida

As a "trailblazer," I have long enjoyed the history, geography, ecosystems and wildlife that make Florida such a wonderful state for outdoor exploration. One of the first trails I began to explore actively is the Florida National Scenic Trail, a 1,000-mile walking and biking system that traverses the state and meanders through some of the most picturesque areas in the U.S. As time went by, I learned about the many other places in Florida that lay claim to countless trails and habitats: our award-winning state parks, our state and national forests, our wildlife management areas and our water management districts.

Photo © Mike Gippert

The Word From Florida: 10 Great Things Happening in the Sunshine State

Posted 01/03/14 by Jake Lynch in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Florida

Despite recognized challenges, Floridians around the state have been generating lots of sweat equity in the alternative transportation scene these days. They are working to get new projects completed and making the landscape safer and more convenient for the growing number of people who are choosing biking and walking as their mode of transportation.