We are a group of outdoor enthusiasts that met in other Meetup groups and decided we would like to form our own group.    If you enjoy car camping, kayak day trips, kayak camping, day hikes or primitive backpacking - this just might be the group for you.  We are planning to complete the Florida trail in section hikes, this year we are going to try and tackle the north and south ends.   We will tailor trips from novice to expert.  As such, we do not put ourselves out there as experts.  we are jus …

Events and equipment like no other Meetup. This is the club for those who love all sorts of watercraft but may not have the space or funds to own them all. Bring you craft or rent one from us. Not just a kayaking club, we’ll host team rowing events and will introduce you to kayak sailing and more. We own our fleet of sailboats, kayaks, and the most versatile craft on the market, the Expandacraft. Our focus is social, recreational paddle trips on rivers, mangroves and close to …

The Heartland Chapter is one of 18 chapters for the Florida Trail Association. The FTA is a volunteer group that maintains the Florida National Scenic Trail, a 1500 mile thru hiking trail from Big Cypress to the Panhandle. The Heartland Chapter is responsible for the maintenance of the trail in Polk, Highlands, Hardee and Desoto counties. We also maintain several loop trails throughout Polk County. Visit us at heartland.floridatrail.org for more information about our chapter. Or go to www.f …