Florida Trail - Choctawhatchee Chapter

Tom Daniel http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/4/3/3/9/member_12137209.jpeg http://www.meetup.com/Florida-Trail-Panhandle-Backpackers-Hikers-Paddling-Camping/members/8135813/
Organizer

Florida Trail - Choctawhatchee Chapter http://www.meetup.com/Florida-Trail-Panhandle-Backpackers-Hikers-Paddling-Camping/ http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/8/3/6/global_89023062.jpeg 20081020

Niceville, FL 32578

Choctawhatchee Chapter Trail Coordinator; FTA Member

Location:

Niceville, FLUSA 32578
Hometown: Pensacola

Organizer since:

October 20, 2008

Has attended:

144 Meetups

Introduction

Welcome, the core focus of the group is to bring together individuals who share common interests in selected outdoor activities. You are encouraged get involved! Members have a wealth of knowledge of local hiking trails and waterways.

What is your outdoors experience level (such as: backpacker, day hiker, car camper, floater, etc)?

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Are you currently a member of the Florida Trail Association? Link: http://www.floridatrail.org

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Link

Choctawhatchee Chapter

Additional Information

"2011 Florida Trail Association, Vice President for Trails / Choctawhatchee Chapter - Trail Coordinator."

What Tom Daniel is saying about this Meetup Group

Local hiking trails are a place to step into nature and check our urban life style at the trailhead. Many hikers and backpackers have convinced themselves that they must travel 100s of miles to a distance trail in the mountains to hike. While Florida is short on mountains there is no shortage of nature viewing, camping, backpacking and hiking opportunities, unspoiled waterways and a place to disconnect from the urban world. Once on a trail your mind set quickly takes on a new reality. For proof, you must only look down; the treadway is full of footprints. Yes, a few are human but many are not! The track you though were that of a dog is really a family of coyotes. With experience you can separate the deer and wild hogs hoof prints. If you’re real observant you’ll see evidence of black bears, gopher tortoises and other woods creatures. Yes, there is another world that starts not far beyond the trailhead. The Panhandle is blessed with places to hike and enjoy nature.

Mandi

Thank you Tom for your kind welcome, I can assure You that I will be the one learning, not teaching. I will try to make the Feb. 11th day hike! Very excited to meet everyone! Take care!

Jan 29, 2012 9:09 PM
Stew Wilkinson Florida Trail - Choctawhatchee Chapter

Tom,
Surley will and no family here just me, but love the outdoors and folks that share such a wonderful enviroment, looking forward to getting involved!

Jan 17, 2012 10:37 PM
Kay Rudolph

Thank you, Tom. I hope to see you on the trails soon.

Jan 17, 2012 10:13 PM
Chuck Hoskin

Tom. Thanks. Joining FTA and getting involved in organized hikes and backpacking was one of my New Years' Resolutions.

Jan 17, 2012 10:04 PM
Tamey

Thank you for the welcome, Tom. I have high hopes to attend this saturdays hike.

Jan 05, 2012 7:53 PM
Lori Mihalcik

Thanks for the welcome. I hope to get out a bit sooner. Jan and Feb are a bit busy with both work and personal travel!

Dec 23, 2011 9:17 AM
Katie Yeend

Thanks for the welcome. Hopefully we'll find a time to join you all on a hike sometime soon!

Dec 23, 2011 9:14 AM
Craig Wedgwood

Thanks for the welcome Tom!!

Dec 16, 2011 8:15 AM
Pat Currey Florida Trail - Choctawhatchee Chapter

Hi Tom, I will be in Sandestin March, April and May next year. Looking forward to being involved in the many outdoor activities offered. Thanks, Pat & Margo Currey

Dec 02, 2011 8:55 AM
Don Kelter Choctawhatchee - TRAIL HOGS

Greetings from Delaware... Drove by Seven Runs trailhead Friday morning, no logging activity. Will be back in area Dec 13th
DPK

Nov 27, 2011 9:58 PM