Free & Freeish

We Live in Paradise—Enjoy It With These Free Outdoor Actvities

From birdwatching to outdoor yoga to hiking, biking and swimming, there's an activity for every outdoor enthusiast.

12/01/2021

Outdoor Adventures

Let's Go for a Hike at Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park has many shaded trails that are perfect for hiking, biking and viewing wildlife.

08/05/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Get Wild

20 Great Local Outdoor Adventures

Hike! Bike! Paddle! Camp!

04/05/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Peak Experience

What It's Really Like to Hike the Appalachian Trail

A native son tackles the Appalachian Trail.

04/05/2016 By Beau Denton

Happy Trails

5 Hiking Adventures for Every Level

Here in Southwest Florida, there's a trail for every kind of hiker.

04/05/2016 By Ilene Denton

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Milestones on the Appalachian Trail

Beau Denton hits 1,000 miles hiked on the Appalachian Trail, plus other milestones.

06/17/2014 By Beau Denton

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FAQ About Hiking the Appalachian Trail

On break from his hike, Beau Denton takes time to answer a few of the most frequently asked questions about hiking the Appalachian Trail.

06/17/2014 By Beau Denton

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Hiking Through the Shenandoahs

Beau Denton hikes through the Shenandoahs and looks forward to hitting the halfway point on his Appalachian Trail hike.

05/28/2014 By Beau Denton

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Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Daleville to Buena Vista

Beau Denton hikes from Daleville to Buena Vista.

05/21/2014 By Beau Denton

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Finishing the First Half of the Appalachian Trail

Beau Denton completes the first half of his Applachian Trail hike and contemplates going off-trail for a few days.

05/14/2014 By Beau Denton

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Crossing into Tennessee

Beau Denton crosses into the Tennessee portion of the Appalachian Trail.

05/06/2014 By dispatches

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Mail Drops

How and where to send care packages on the Appalachian Trail.

05/06/2014 By dispatches

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Shelter Life

Beau Denton gives us a peek into what the shelters on the Appalachian Trail are really like.

05/06/2014 By dispatches

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Snow Days on the Appalachian Trail

Beau Denton experiences some heavy snow days on his hike along the Appalachian Trail.

05/06/2014 By dispatches

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Crossing Into North Carolina

In the latest installment of his dispatches from the Appalachian Trail, Beau Denton shares his experience of crossing into North Carolina.

05/06/2014 By dispatches

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Slow Days: Blueberry Patch Hostel

Beau Denton slows down to spend some time at the Appalachian Trail's Blueberry Patch Hostel.

05/06/2014 By Chelsey Lucas

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Stray Observations

Beau Denton's most recent observations from his Appalachian Trail hike.

05/06/2014 By dispatches

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Amicalola Falls to Unicoi Gap

Beau Denton updates us on his walk from the Appalachian Trail's Amicalola Falls to Unicoi Gap.

05/06/2014 By dispatches

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Week One

Beau Denton shares what Week One was like for him on his quest to hike the Appalachian Trail.

05/06/2014 By dispatches