I will be presenting my book, Finding My Way Home: Fighting Depression Backpacking in Central Florida, at the next meeting of the Central Florida chapter of the Florida Trail Association on Thursday, January 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Leu Gardens, located at 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803. The Florida Trail Association is a … Continue reading Come learn about my book at the next chapter meeting for the Central Florida chapter of the Florida Trail Association
Author: Rob Rogers
The Green Swamp West Tract: A Section of Florida Trail that is Backpacking Paradise
In my recent discoveries of Central Florida trails, I’ve fallen in love with sections of the Florida National Scenic Trail, Florida’s answer to the Appalachian Trail that runs from the Everglades to the Florida panhandle, and perhaps my favorite place to do one-night backpacking trips near my home in Winter Garden is the section of … Continue reading The Green Swamp West Tract: A Section of Florida Trail that is Backpacking Paradise
Florida National Scenic Trail: An Outdoor Paradise in Our Own Backyard
Most people have heard of the Appalachian Trail, but did you realize we have our own national scenic trail right here in Florida? The Florida Trail is truly a hiker’s and backpacker’s paradise—and much of it runs through Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties. The Florida Trail is one of eleven national scenic trails recognized by … Continue reading Florida National Scenic Trail: An Outdoor Paradise in Our Own Backyard
Hello World!
I look forward to sharing my experiences here enjoying hiking and backpacking in the Central Florida outdoors and other places I've visited. I've also written a book about my introduction to backpacking in middle age, Finding My Way Home: Fighting Depression Backpacking in Central Florida, which was published in November 2024 and can be purchased … Continue reading Hello World!
