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Bike Trails in Florida
Nature Coast State Trail
Nature Coast State Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. Traversing Florida’s beautiful Nature Coast region, this trail provides an excellent opportunity to experience the Sunshine State “off the beaten path.” The trail consists of two primary alignments built along abandoned rail lines that intersect at Wilcox Junction, connecting the communities of Cross City, Trenton, Fanning Springs and Chiefland. Among the trail’s highlights is a historic train trestle that allows trail goers to cross over the Suwannee River near Old Town. The trail is also close to nearby Fanning Springs State Park and Andrews Wildlife Management Area. Don’t miss this trail, a jewel of the Nature Coast region. Address:18020 N.W. Highway 19Fanning Springs, Florida 32693 Phone: (352) 535-5181 Withlacoochee State Trail
At 46 miles in length, the Withlacoochee State Trail is presently the longest paved rail trail in Florida. The trail corridor runs through small towns, ranches, and natural areas as it makes its way south from Citrus Springs to Trilby. The trail traverses a region that offers many other outstanding recreational opportunities. Among the recreational highlights nearby are the unpaved trails in the Croom area of the Withlacoochee State Forest, the Withlacoochee River (South) Canoe Trail, and Fort Cooper State Park. The Withlacoochee Trail will eventually join many other trails in the region, becoming part of the Central Florida Loop. Address: 315 North Apopka Avenue Inverness, FL 34450-4201 Phone: (352) 726-2251
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Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park
Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park stretches 16 miles from the City of Gainesville’s Boulware Springs Park through the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and the Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area. As such, the trail takes you through some of the finest natural areas in north central Florida. It is wooded and quiet even though it travels close to busy highways and country roads. The entire trail is a pleasure to ride, and there are even a few hills to climb and speed down. If you take your time and visit La Chua trail in Paynes Prairie, you might even have an opportunity to see bison, wild horses and sandhill cranes. Address: 100 Savannah Boulevard Micanopy, FL 32667 Phone: (352) 466-3397 Cross Florida Greenway
Crossing central Florida from the Gulf of Mexico to the St. Johns River is the state’s premier greenway. The Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway occupies much of the land formerly known as the Cross Florida Barge Canal. A series of historic events transformed this corridor from one of Florida’s biggest public works projects ever to a world class greenway. Today, this 110 mile corridor traverses a wide variety of natural habitats and offers a variety of trails and recreation areas where visitors can experience the wonders of Florida in their own recreational style. A nature trail winds through Marshall Swamp. Trails blazed through barge canal diggings provide challenging rides for equestrians. The Ocklawaha and Withlacoochee Rivers, traversing opposite ends of the greenway, supply miles of scenic paddling. The Santos area offers several miles of trails for off-road biking.The Cross Florida Greenway Land Bridge, a landscaped overpass that connects the east and west sides of the Greenway, allows trail users and wildlife to safely cross six lanes of Interstate 75 traffic. Anywhere along the Greenway, visitors might cross paths with something wild -- gopher tortoises, whitetail deer, squirrels, shore birds, waterfowl, alligators, or even manatees. Contact: Ocala at (352) 236-7143 or the main office in Tallahassee at 850-245-2052.
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THE DAV: Who We Are & What We Do......For You What is the DAV? Who Belongs? •The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit association of over 1.2 million U.S. military veterans who suffered some degree of disability while serving in time of war or armed conflict. •Founded in 1920 and chartered by Congress, the DAV focuses strictly on serving veterans and their families. A nonprofit organization, it has no political action committees (PACs) and neither endorses nor opposes candidates for political office. The DAV is totally funded by dues and contributions and receives no federal funding. •The DAV continually fills openings on its professional and management staff with veterans disabled during recent armed conflicts, so we'll be around as long as you and other veterans need our free services. Services to Veterans and Their Families •To help you and your familiy get all the benefits you earned, the DAV maintains a corps of approximately 270 National Service Officers (NSOs) in 72 offices across the United States and in Puerto Rico. •There's never any charge for the assistance these veterans' benefits experts provide to you and your family. You don't have to be a DAV member to receive these free services, either. •DAV NSOs are all service-connected disabled veterans themselves, so they understand where you're coming from. •They offer counseling on veterans benefits administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including disability compensation, health care, pension, survivors' benefits, employment rights, education and more. •These highly trained professionals help folks like you assemble evidence needed to support claims for benefits, building their cases and preparing claim forms and briefs. They also present claims before government agencies, boards and appellate bodies. •The DAV also provides disaster relief to disabled veterans affected by catastrophes such as tornadoes, hurricanes or floods. 1010
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Burr-Marigolds Small-Fruited Bur-Marigold (bidens mitis) -aka Smooth beggar-ticks; is a blooming flower found along edges of lakes and ponds, wetlands and in wet ditches. It can grow in large clumps making a spectacular golden display and they bloom nearly statewide in Florida. It is an herbaceous obligate wetland wildflower, common to a very wide variety of fresh and brackish habitats. This flower thrives in the open, but can tolerate partially shaded areas. The abundant bright lemon yellow flowers on the plant are small with narrow leaves. Bur-Marrigolds has variable leaves, some of which have lobed margins. Each flower is about 1 inch across. Multiple flowers are produced on the long wiry stems and their many side branches. Like all members of this family, small-fruited bur-marigold produces seed-heads full of small dark seeds (achenes) covered by tiny spikes that cause the seeds to stick to clothing and hair. "beggar-ticks" as they are sometimes called, move about to new habitats and sometimes earn the fury of both hikers and pet owners. Unlike the other families of Marigolds in Florida, the biden mitis do not have long "horns" at the end of their seeds, just many small spiny "hairs". Photography by Greg Stephens
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The State Bird: Mockingbird
The common mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a superb songbird and mimic. Its own song has a pleasant lilting sound and is, at times, both varied and repetitive. Often, the mockingbird sings all night long, especially under bright springtime moonlight. (Photography by Greg Stephens) Mockingbirds are usually about ten inches in length, with a fifteen-inch wingspan, grayish upper portions, white undersides, and white patches on the tail and wings. The female has slightly less whiteness in its feathers than the male. The mockingbird is helpful to humans because it usually feeds on insects and weed seeds. In the summer and fall, it also eats ripe berries. The nest, a joint project of the male and female mockingbird, is a bulky, open cup of grass, twigs, and rootlets carelessly arranged in a dense tree or bush. The three to six eggs per nest are a pale blue-green with brown spots. This year-round Florida resident is known for its fierce defense of the family nest. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3 of the 1927 legislative session designated the mockingbird as the state bird. Not only a Florida favorite, it is also the state bird of Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Volume 7
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Nature & Wildlife Photography By Melissa Hardee
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It takes a keen eye and a love of all that Nature and Wildlife have to offer to get the type of shots taken by Greg Stephens. However, this is not how his photography career began. Greg was a police officer for 30 years. During that time one of his responsibilities was to take photographs of crime scenes, car accidents and other unsettling things of that nature. He began photographing the less gruesome surroundings and so began his love of the Nature and Wildlife photography. The mental toll was much less taxing and much more relaxing. In 1979 Greg was introduced to the 35mm camera as part of a class on photographing car accidents. It was after this that his interest was piqued in the field of photography. Photography is about finding what interest and inspires you and then figuring out how to capture it at the perfect and/ or imperfect moment. Greg's inspiration is the love of getting close to animals and exploring their habits in Florida as well as all over the United States. Some of his favorite locations to photograph in are Paines Prairie right here in the heart of Florida as well as Yellowstone National Park, the Tetons and the surrounding parks. All of which are slices of nature/wildlife heaven. Nature has an abundance to offer in the realm of photography. When it comes to Greg and nature; he finds that birds of prey are his favorite subject because of the challenge of getting close to them. He also very much enjoys the Whooping Crane as well as other rare and or endangered species. He resides in Alachua County and enjoys all its offerings for the avid nature photographer. Greg like every photographer; has something that they look for that opportunity to shoot and will continue to hold on too and look for this shot every chance they can. Greg's is a rare shot of wolves and or grizzlies in Yellowstone Park. When asked for his advice regarding an aspiring photographer (regardless of what field), he simply states, "Get outside and shoot as often as you can". This is what he has been doing for years and it certainly shows. The reward for what is does, are the smiles that he receives from adults and children alike when they look at his photographs. One of his favorite smiles to get is from his grandson Waylon. The smiles from family always touch our hearts the most. It grants us instant heartwarming approval. Want to experience this smile, go to www.photographybygregstephens.com for more information and a glance into his world. Enjoy the moments.....make them last a lifetime....
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Florida Waterfalls Information & Photos by The Florida State Parks
Falling Waters State Park Huge trees and fern-covered sinkholes line Sink Hole Trail, the boardwalk that leads visitors to Florida’s highest waterfall. Falling Waters Sink is a 100-foot deep, 20-foot wide cylindrical pit into which flows a small stream that drops 73 feet to the bottom of the sink. The water’s final destination remains unknown. Only a few miles south of I-10, the park provides travelers with a quiet, serene stop on their journey. Visitors can see beautiful native and migrating butterflies in the butterfly garden, take a dip in the lake, or have a family picnic. Hikers can experience the verdant, gently sloping landscape of North Florida. Park rangers host interpretive programs in the amphitheater. Full-facility campsites nestled in a shady pine forest provide the perfect excuse for an overnight stay at Falling Waters. Contact:1130 State Park Road Chipley, Florida 32428 Ph: (850) 638-6130
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Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park A note from the Manager Randy Brown Fall comes to Devil's Millhopper. Cool mornings and mild afternoons make a visit to the park enjoyable. The waterfalls are bubbling and the fall wildflowers are peeking out. Enjoy the "Real Florida", your Florida State Parks! Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park is located two miles northwest of Gainesville, on Millhopper Road. Take I-75 exit 390 to C.R. 222. Go east 3.8 miles, turn left at 43rd Street. At the next traffic light, turn left onto Millhopper Road. Park entrance is located approximately 1,000 feet on the right.
Rainbow Springs State Park Archaeological evidence indicates that people have been using this spring for nearly 10,000 years. Rainbow Springs is Florida's fourth largest spring and, from the 1930s through the 1970s, was the site of a popular, privately-owned attraction. The Rainbow River is popular for swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, and kayaking. Canoes and kayaks can be rented at the headsprings. A picnic area at the spring includes tables, grills, and pavilions. For large gatherings, private pavilions can be reserved. Tubing is not allowed in the headsprings area of the park. Other restrictions apply to use of the headsprings such as swimming is only allowed in designated areas, no scuba gear, motors on watercraft and no paddle boards are permitted, etc. Please call ahead to inquire about restrictions. Tubers can launch at the Tube Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road. The Campground Entrance with a full-facility campground is about nine miles from the day use area. The Headsprings Entrance is located three miles north of Dunnellon on the east side of U.S. 41. The campground is located on S.W. 180th Avenue Road about two miles north of County Road 484 and two miles south of State Road 40. The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road. Contact:19158 S.W. 81st Place Road Dunnellon, Florida 34432 Ph: (352) 465-8555
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Legends of the Seminoles
Late at night around the campfires, Seminole children safely tucked into mosquito nets, used to listen to the elders retelling the old stories. These priceless legends of mischievous Rabbit, the Corn Lady, the Deer Girl, and all the creatures of the Florida Everglades impart valuable lessons about living in harmony with nature and about why the world is the way it is. Many of these stories, which tell about the way of life and beliefs of the Seminoles of Florida, have been collected and told on a riviting CD called Seminole Fire by Chief Jim Billie. This book joins another book collection called, Legends Of The Seminoles, by Betty Mae Jumper. Both Legends Of the Seminoles and a video featuring Betty Mae Jumper called The Corn Lady are also available at the Marketplace. When the Creator, the Grandfather of all things, created the earth, there were many things he wanted to put there. Birds, animals, reptiles, insects, and many different living things. The Creator did have certain favorite animals. He liked the Panther, Coo-wah-chobee - crawls on four legs, close to the ground. The Panther would sit beside the Creator and He would pet the Panther, over and over, across its long, soft, furry back. The Creator made sure that certain animals and plants possessed unique healing powers. When the Creator touches certain things longer than normal, His powers automatically go into what He touches. He told Panther, “When it’s complete, I would like for you to be the first to walk on the earth. You are majestic and beautiful. You have patience and strength. There is something special about you. You are the perfect one to walk the earth first.” Creator went to work making all sorts of animals and birds. Animals on all fours, animals with hooves, animals with paws, birds with claws, insects, reptiles - why, there was nothing the Creator left out. When the earth was ready, Creator put all the animals in a large shell. He set it along the backbone of the earth - the real high mountains. “When the timing is right,” He told the animals, “the shell will open and you will all crawl out. Someone or something will crack the shell and you must all take your respective places on the face the earth.” The Creator then sealed up the shell and left, hoping the Panther would be first to come out. Time went along, and nothing happened. Alongside the shell stood a great tree. As time passed, the tree grew so large that its roots started encircling the shell. Eventually a root cracked the shell. The Panther was patient, which the Creator liked. But, at this particular time, Panther was too patient. The Wind started circling around the crack in the shell, round and round the inside, so vigorously that the crack was made larger. 26 26
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The Wind, however, remembered that the Creator wished for the Panther to be on earth first. “We will fulfill the Creator’s wishes,” said the Wind, reaching down to help the Panther take its place on earth. The Wind was everywhere. The Wind was the air we breathe. After Wind helped the Panther out first, the Panther thanked Wind for the honor. Next to crawl out was the Bird. The Bird had picked and picked around the hole, and, when the time was right, stepped outside the shell. Bird took flight immediately. After that, other animals emerged in different sequences. Bear, Deer, Snake, Frog, Otter. There were thousands of others, so many that no one besides the Creator could even begin to count them all. All went out to seek their proper places on earth. Meanwhile, as Bird was flying around looking for a place to live on earth, the Creator was watching. He watched each animal and did not intervene, but left the animals on their own. The Creator often allows things to happen along their own sequences. Sometimes a thing must happen on its own merits. When the Creator saw that all was done, He decided to name the animals and put them into Clans. For being such a good companion, the Creator rewarded the Panther with special qualities: "Your Clan will have the knowledge for making laws and for making the medicine which heals," Creator told Panther. "You, the Panther, will be in possession of all knowledge of different things. The Panther will have the power to heal different ailments and to enhance mental powers." Creator believed the actions of the Wind were very honorable and noble, so He told the Wind: "You will serve all living things so they may breathe. Without the wind - or air - all will die." The Bird, for being able to take flight, will be ruler of the earth, said the Creator: "The Bird will make sure that all things are put in their proper places on earth." So this is how the beginning was made. Some call it the Creation. Though there were many, many animals put on this earth by the Creator, all came to know their proper places on earth. Today, among the Seminoles and other Indian people, there are ceremonies on the occasion of the greening of the earth. At these ceremonies, you can see the Panther, with brother Wind, mixing the medicines for all people to use. If you enter the festival grounds and don't know your place, you seek out the head of the Bird Clan - usually a man ranked high within the Clan - and ask where to make your camp. He will ask you "What is your Clan?" If you say "Panther," he will give you a direction and instruct you to seek out the head of the Panther Clan and he will tell you exactly where to sleep. Stories such as the Creation and many other legends do have important meanings to us. Sometimes, however, interpreting them may confuse us. Seminole, Miccosukees, Creeks, Cherokees, Choctaws, and many other tribes tell tales of Creation. These stories may or from Clan to Clan. For good reason they all live in different locations on the earth and that has much to do with the way the stories are told. Volume77 Volume
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Gainesville hogs rugby club
By Melissa hardee
Rough, Rigorous and Ready to play. These are a few words that describe the Gainesville Hogs Rugby team. These players don't get much notariety or fame, however to them; this is not the reason they play. These guys play for the love and respect of the sport, each other and their coaches. When you think of rugby you probably don't think of it as a game that is being played so close to home. It is likely because this game and its rules seem "foreign". History on rugby tells us that it was derived from and developed from various football games played long before the 19th century. Up until the middle of this century there wasn't a set code of regualtions and rules. After the first set of coded rules was put into effect there was still a long way to go before rugby as it is played today came into "play". In the beginning there was no limit to the number of players that could play on the field at once. With a rule like this, the number of injuries was "excruciatingly" high. Of course times have changed and so have the rules, codes and regulations for this hardcore sport. The Gainesville Hogs Rugby team was started in 2003 and since have continued to grow in strength, knowledge of the game and popularity. Due to the extreme nature of this sport there are concussion exams performed routinely; as was witnessed at one of their practices. The GHR team works hard and plays even harder. A minimum of 100% is put into every practice and every match. It is with this dedication that they have been able win their numerous titles under the FRU (Florida Rugby Union) USA Rugby- 2007 USA Rugby Division III South Champions, 2010 Bishop Cup Champions, 2011 and 2012 FRU Division III State Champions. This team knows the sting of defeat and the joys of victory, taking each match and result as they come. "One day at a time or as in the case of the Gainesville Hogs Rugby, one match at a time". Expand your sports outlook and check out the Gainesville Hogs Rugby team. You never know, it might be just the thing you were looking for. For more information on matches, events and a closer look at the GHR visit the website at: www.gainesvillerugbyclub.com or their facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ GainesvilleHogsRugby (Photos below by Melissa Hardee)
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