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2020 Florida National Scenic Trail Highlights

Florida Trail Association (FTA) OUTREACH Cultural — FTA hosted their 3rd Annual Wild and Scenic Film festival, featuring 14 partner organizations and 350 attendees.  Visitor Engagement — FTA added two new Gateway Communities and five new passport stamp locations.  Education — FTA partnered with the…

Royce Gibson named Executive Director of the Florida Trail Association

Royce Gibson was selected as the Florida Trail Association’s (FTA) new executive director. Gibson began work in October 2020 leading the organization in its mission to build, maintain, protect, and promote the Florida National Scenic Trail. David Waldrop, president of the FTA’s board of directors…

2019 Florida National Scenic Trail Highlights

Florida Trail Association (FTA) OUTREACH Trail Towns — FTA added two new towns to its revitalized Gateway Community program and received a $25,000 grant to install dedicated kiosks in four Gateway Communities. Programs — FTA hosted the Wild and Scenic Film Festival for 400 participants,…

Where are they now? Halle Goldstein

From trail intern to conservation organizer by Halle Goldstein, 2018 PNTS Trail Intern and Apprentice When I first began my internship with the Florida Trail Association, I was originally pursuing a psychology degree so that I could attend graduate school for occupational therapy. However, the…

Florida NST: 2018 Highlights

Florida Trail Association (FTA) OUTREACH Rejuvenated the Gateway Communities program in nine towns along the length of the trail. Introduced the first ever Florida Trail Passport. Stamps can be collected at participating Gateway Community businesses as a fun way for hikers to engage and support…

Florida NST 2017 Highlights

Florida Trail Association (FTA) OUTREACH Website — FTA updated look and functionality of its website and added interactive maps to streamline the user experience. Documentation — FTA contracted National Geographic photographer Chris Johns to capture the subtropical ecosystems the trail passes through for use in…