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Advocating for Trail Protection in Big Cypress National Preserve

At the Florida Trail Association’s most recent meeting of our Board of Directors, the board voted to submit a formal letter of opposition to the proposed oil drilling in Big Cypress National Preserve. We feel that the proposed oil well south of Interstate 75 and its corresponding access road will have a significant effect on visitors’

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The FTA Welcomes Royce Gibson as the New Executive Director

Royce Gibson was recently selected as the Florida Trail Association’s (FTA) new executive director. Gibson began work this week leading the organization in its mission to build, maintain, protect, and promote the Florida National Scenic Trail (Florida Trail), along with a network of hiking trails throughout the state of Florida. David Waldrop, president of the FTA’s

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Trekking Onward into 2020

Looking Back on 2019 & Trekking Onward into 2020 The Florida Trail Association’s mission to build, maintain, protect and promote our unique Florida National Scenic Trail along with a network of hiking trails throughout the state would not be possible without the collaborative effort of the US Forest Service, our volunteers and partner organizations. As

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