On Sunday, April 21st, Sam and I hosted our last National Park Trust outing where we led a group of students from Muhlenberg College as they embarked on a six-mile rafting journey through the beautiful Delaware Water Gap. Despite the chillier weather than usual, the enthusiasm of seventeen students was undeterred as we joined Edge of the Woods Outfitters for an engaging ride from Smithfield Beach to Kittatinny Point within the Delaware Water Gap Recreation Center. Upon arriving, we met up with two park rangers, Anna Grismer, an Education Technician, and Jodie Grier, a Visual Information Sp ..read more

On April 13th, Nicole and I led our second National Park Trust trip of the semester alongside 10 enthusiastic UCF students. Thanks to UCF’s Outdoor Adventure program, we delved into a day of fishing and kayaking amidst the tranquil mangroves of the Canaveral National Seashore’s backyard. Our diverse group of participants, united by a shared passion for exploration, eagerly embraced the day’s activities with an infectious energy. With fishing rods in hand and spirits high, we set out on a mission: to reel in the catch LOTS of fish! And oh, what a catch it was! Upon arriving at River Breeze Par ..read more

Cape Canaveral celebrates early-release Friday with an action-packed afternoon at the park! Three cheers for National Kids to Parks Day! • Free admission • All ages and abilities welcome • Splash Pad + playground will be open • Free hotdogs and drinks • Double Dutch, cornhole + more! Not-To-Miss Activities Kids to Parks Challenge – Prizes for kids 15 and under! Disc Golf Mini Course – Open play, equipment provided Family + Friends® Spoon Relay Race – for the winning team! Community Chairs – for the winner ..read more

The guided walk/hike, which focuses on habitats around Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park on the upper Fox Hollow trail which is primarily covered with rock and accessible for most participants ..read more

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