The Florida Madcaps
By Sunshine State Seekers and the Florida Excursionist
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A podcast about Florida’s natural areas around the state that offer fantastic recreation opportunities. There is much more to Florida than theme parks and overcrowded beaches. Three veteran Florida enthusiasts Chris, Chelsey, and Ryan share their travel experiences and perspective for exploring the Sunshine State. Each episode will delve into the natural and fascinating aspects of Florida, including the trails, beaches, springs, history, ecological issues, and recreational opportunities.
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Backcountry Lawman, an interview with Bob Lee about combating poaching in North Florida
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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A Madcaps Update!
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Lightning in Florida: Fun Facts and Outdoor Precautions with Martin Uman
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Notable Graves and Cemeteries in Florida.
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Odd things found along the trail by the Madcaps
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Florida's Ghost Towns
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Save the Buzztails! Getting to know the Rattlesnake Conservancy in Florida!
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Part 2 of National Public Lands Day 2025 and Florida's National Parks
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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National Public Lands Day 2025 and Florida's National Parks
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Dark Skies over the Everglades with Anthony Sleiman
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Cabins in Florida's Parks Part 3! The final Episode!
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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More Cabins to rent in Florida, adventure included!
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Florida State Park Cabins: Enjoying the Nature While Beating the Heat!
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Santa Fe River and Springs, revisiting one of our popular podcasts.
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Leading Adventures in Florida: The Madcaps Share Their Experieces
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Tips for Outdoor Fun by the Madcaps
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Southwest Florida's Outdoor Gem: Crew Land and Water Trust (CREW).
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Silver Springs and the Silver River with Lars Andersen
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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The Ocklawaha: History, Geology, and Environmental Challenges with Lars Andersen
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Exploring the Santa Fe River with Lars Andersen
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Fun of Florida's waters. The basics of kayaking in Florida.
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Exploring Even MORE Springs with Danielle of the Florida Springs Passport!
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Exploring the Florida Springs with Danielle.
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May 28, 2025 |
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Guana River Wildlife Management Area
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May 21, 2025 |
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Stories of Springs Trip Mishaps... What Could & Did Go Wrong.
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May 14, 2025 |
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Having Fun Responsibly in Everglades National Park with guest Rachael!
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May 07, 2025 |
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The Pioneer Trail One of Florida's Iconic Trails
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Hitting the Springs in 2025 with Danielle of the Florida Springs Passport
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Even More Happy Places
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Florida's State and National Forests
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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State Park Love Fest: Supporting the Protection of Florida State Parks
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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The Madcaps Happy Places in Florida
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Hiking adventures in St Johns Water Management District Properties Part 2
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Rainbow River and the Ichetucknee! The Madcaps Talk Paddling!
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Responsible Behavior While Encountering Manatees with TJ and Jessica
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Madcaps Paddle Adventures in Florida Part 2!
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Water Management District Trails Florida's Local Treasures
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Discussing Florida State Parks with Max Chesnes and Federico Acevedo Live at the FSC Springs Summit
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Discussing Manatees with Manatee Biologist TJ Live at the FSC Springs Summit
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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The Madcaps Favorite Paddle Destinations in Florida
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Historical Destinations Near Florida's First Coast
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Micro Hikes: Make a Hike of Any Distance an Adventure!
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Even More Madcaps Everglades Adventures
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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The Madcaps Camp at Everglades National Park
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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More Florida Wildlife Encounters
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Tales of the Madcaps Encounters with Florida Wildlife.
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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The Madcaps Strategy for Environmental Activism in 2025
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Florida Trail Association: Upcoming events and how to get involved!
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Chris Shares his experiences updating the Florida Trail Guide
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Florida's Challenging Trails
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Florida Roadside Oddities Part 2
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Florida's Fall Wildflowers: What They Are & Where To See Them!
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Florida's Right to Clean Water: A grassroots push to save our most precious resource!
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Picnic & Paddle: Growing Community and Keeping Florida's Waterways Clean
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Sunshine State Shenanigans: Amusing myths, half truths, and tales.
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Southwest Florida Gems Fakahatchee Strand & Collier Seminole State Parks
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Venomous Snakes in Florida: What you need to know when enjoying the outdoors!
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Near Miss! The Almost Developed Florida State Parks along 30A.
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Crisis in Florida State Parks
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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Florida's Carnivorous Plants and their Habitats
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Central Florida State Parks: Hillsborough River & Colt Creek!
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Gatekeeping Florida's Natural Areas: Helping or Hurting?
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Myakka River State Park: History, Wildlife, and Miles of Trails
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Clean ups, how you can make a difference in Florida's natural areas!
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Northeast Florida State Forest Adventures
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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An Introduction to Exploring Caves In Florida with the Florida Speleological Society
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Cedar Key: Recreation, History, and Food
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Summer Hiking & Outdoor Safety 2024 Update
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Indian River Lagoon, History, Recreation, and Environmental Challenges
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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How Hurricanes Can Impact Your Recreation Plans
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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The Madcaps Favorite Florida Roadside Oddities
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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The Madcaps Outdoor Summer Recreating Tips
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May 29, 2024 |
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Split Oak: Florida Conservation Land Under Seige
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May 22, 2024 |
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West Central Florida State Parks
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May 15, 2024 |
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Endless Variety: Exploring Florida's Habitats
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May 08, 2024 |
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Paddle Guides Kim and Ashley discuss the Wild and Scenic waterways of Central Florida
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May 01, 2024 |
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Wakulla Springs State Park
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Natural areas to visit around Tallahassee
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Recreating around Osceola National Forest
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Florida Legislative Session Wrap up and Budget Review
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Gopher Games a Documentary About the Plight of the Gopher Tortoise.
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Crystal River: Springs, History, and Adventure
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Mermaids, Manatees, and a Hippo. Homosassa & Weeki Wachee Springs
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Snakes, Gators, and Bears! Oh My! What to consider when encountering intimidating wildlife in Florida.
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Florida Family Adventures with the Sunshine State Seekers
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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2024 Florida Legislative Session Environmental Update Episode
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Backcountry Camping in Florida
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Florida's Freedom Fighters: The History of Fort Mose and Prospect Bluff
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Florida's Forgotten Coast: A few spots to experience Old Florida.
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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2024 Legislative Session and Environmentally Harmful Bills with Ryan Smart of the FSC.
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Jan 21, 2024 |
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Getting your feet wet: Water Hiking in Florida
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Kissimmee Prairie State Preserve: Florida's Last Remaining Dry Prairie
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Jonathan Dickinson State Park: Eccentric History, endangered species, and adventure.
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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How to Recreate in Florida's Natural Areas Responsibly Using Leave No Trace Principles
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Seminole County, Florida’s Natural Choice
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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The Cross Florida Greenway
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Florida Trail Maintenance Teams, An Opportunity for Adventure
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Discussing Ichetucknee Springs with Steve Earl
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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The Florida National Scenic Trail
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Central Florida's Hidden Gem: Charles Bronson State Forest
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Florida Environmental Advocacy: How you can make a difference when it's needed most.
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Forgotten Segregation Era Florida State Park: Magnolia Lake and the FNST
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Florida Heritage: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park in Cross Creek
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Eccentric Florida History: Koreshan State Park in Southwest Florida.
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Recreating around Apalachicola: A Florida Panhandle Gem
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Exploring Central Florida's State Parks: Island Adventures and Natural Springs
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Interview: Chris Stevens, Florida's Trail Guide
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Palatka: Small Town With Big Outdoor Fun!
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Interview: Talking about what makes Florida great with Cathy Salustri.
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Recreation in the Tomoka Basin (Ormond Beach Area)
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Coastal State Parks of North East Florida
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Adventures in Bloom: Florida Exploration While Pregnant
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Interview: Talkin' Manatees with Craig Pittman
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Canaveral National Seashore and Bioluminescence Paddle Adventure
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Recreating in Florida's Springs Responsibly
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Underground exploration: Florida Caverns State Park
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Favorite Beach Parks Along the Emerald Coast
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Jewels of Florida’s Gold Coast: Discovering the Miami area State Parks.
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Florida's Military Related Recreation Spots
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Interview: The Florida Keys: celebrating 200 years through the eyes of a travel journalist.
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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175 Florida Adventures: The Florida State Park Passport Program
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Florida’s Historic Coast: Disturbing History, Iconic Structures, and Beautiful Beaches
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Summer Hiking and Recreating Safety
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Really Old Florida: The Lake Wales Ridge
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May 31, 2023 |
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Water abuses, Clear Springs, and Hot Trails! Recreating around the Santa Fe River.
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May 24, 2023 |
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Mysterious Caves, Dynamic Trails, and Scenic Wetlands: The Madcaps talk Withlacoochee State Forest
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May 17, 2023 |
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Florida State Parks along the Suwannee River
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May 10, 2023 |
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State Parks in the Florida Keys: History, hiking, camping, and paddling.
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May 03, 2023 |
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Interview: Brooks White discusses the Florida Trailwalker Program
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Interview: The Madcaps talk with Valerie from the Florida Native Plant Society
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Alarming snake encounters, dynamic hiking, and Florida history at Torreya State Park
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Forts, Carnivorous Plants, and Emerald Beaches: The Madcaps discuss West Florida!
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Ocala National Forest: Trails, Springs, Fun, and History
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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One of of the original Florida State Parks: The Madcaps Recap Gold Head Branch State Park
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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The Best Outdoor Recreation Deal in Florida: The Madcaps talk Florida State Forests
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Interview: Current Problems: A grassroots effort to restore our waterways.
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Interview: The Florida Springs Council: Wins, Upcoming Challenges, and Calls to Action!
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Seminole State Forest: Hidden Springs, Bears, and lots of events!
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Interview: Florida's Springs Through the Lens of a Conservation Photographer
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Gators, Bison, and Sinkholes! Oh My! A look at Paynes Prairie
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Florida Madcaps Trailer
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Florida's Wildlife Corridor Land Managers
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Jan 28, 2023 |