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The Goethe Giant: A Living Relic and One of Floridas Natural Gems!

Posted on 02/07/2011 by Adventurous Barbara

Tucked away deep into the heart of the Goethe State Forest, the Goethe Giant is one of Florida’s natural gems worth seeking out. Travel 5 miles down a bumpy forest road to the trailhead for the boardwalk that leads to this ancient giant cypress tree. The trailhead is modest located just off Cow Creek Road with only a kiosk and a picnic table to show for it. This monster tree measures at 9 ft in diameter….. Continue reading →

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Buck Island Pond – Beautiful Pine Ridge – Trailwalker Week 4

Posted on 12/16/2009 by Adventurous Barbara

  Anúncio OnlineHotel Trail through Pine Scrub 2 by Riverbanksoutdoorstore My fourth week of the Trailwalker program and my 8th hike was a 2.0 mile interpretive loop around Buck Island Pond in the Goethe State Forest.  This fairly new trail is … Continue reading →

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My Journey to become a Trailwalker – Hiking Goethe State Forest – Week 1

Posted on 11/03/2009 by Adventurous Barbara

Well the rain stopped once again, my boots full of water, but I had plenty of daylight. Being a spirited trooper, I decided to try the Tidewater Trail on the South end of Goethe. After all I drove all this way, I might as well put get another hike under my belt. Much to my surprise the trail led me through a beautiful pine forest! …… Continue reading →

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