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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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Florida Trail Fest: The Inside Scoop of Florida's Premier Trail Festival

February 28, 2026 • Sunshine State Seekers and the Florida Excursionist

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This week the Madcaps were joined by Bri, the Community Engagement Manager for the Florida Trail Association as we discuss the details of the 2nd annual Florida Trail Fest. This year, the FTA staff has been hard at work making the trail fest significantly larger and more engaging than last year.

For the Florida Trail Fest schedule and details, click here

Vendors scheduled to attend the Trailfest are:

ZPacks

Florida State Parks Foundation

Pinhoti Outdoor Center

Hangcon/Hammock Hangers Podcast

Cover Yer Assets

REI Co-op

Dottie Foods

University of Florida REC Lab

WildBatch

Authentica Travel

ALDHA

Patchoulize

Monster Krunch

Trekalla

American Red Cross

Bend There Done That

Cracker Trail Co.

Terpstra Glass

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Bead by Bead Adventures

OgZ DeZigns

Sponsors of Trail Fest are:

ZPacks

Florida Hikes

Florida Wildlife Corridor

CS Instant Coffee

In The Hedges Hiker Ministry

FT Thru Hikes

Suwannee Hardware Store

Sandhill Chapter FTA

FarOut

NoNormal

Food Trucks attending:

Wild Man Foods

Hibachi Hotspot

Radha’s Kitchen

Raffle Donations are:

Inkkas

Zenbivy

Kula Cloth

SWOOP

In The Hedges Hiker Ministry

FarOut

Outdoor Adventure Training

REI Co-op

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