Attempting a Camping Trip in Florida & Hiking on the Florida Trail | The Wildlife Here Freaks Me Out
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I took a little detour from the typical Spring Break vacation to go on a camping trip in southern Florida. My husband and I stayed at the Trail Lakes Campground. We packed some of my ultralight thru-hiking gear and set-up camp for the night. The next day, we checked out the reptile exhibit and did a little day hike starting at the southern terminus of the Florida Trail. This is nothing like hiking in New Hampshire and it was a little rough, but it was really fun to experience!
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Taylor, if you want to see real heat and real humidity come on down in the summer..... the weather right now is rather pleasant believe it or not...😂👍👏🏻😍
If you see a Florida panther you are blessed. They are incredibly shy and have survived by avoiding people. But snakes, gators and wild pigs don’t care
Talk about a fish out of water!!!😂😂😂
I'll take a black bear before a gator any day! Thanks for sharing your adventures!
I just finished backpacking the FL Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail. FL weather is no joke!
I hope you enjoyed your Florida visit. My wife and I had our Valentine's Day lunch at the exact same place you and your husband ate at in Everglades City.
As a native Floridian I've learned a battery powered fan in your tent on a hot night can make all the difference. I realize you were limited in gear due to flying, but if you ever return give a fan a shot.
Enjoy your channel and adventures, thank you.
When I watched Day 2 of Kelly Hays hikes on the Florida Trail and she was slogging through 8 inch deep, ice tea colored water for many hours, I decided that trail is not on my list.
I did one night on it once. That was more than enough. It was so boring.
As someone who grew up in Florida, I do not camp in Florida
Terrifying to me
My grandparents live on the gulf coast of Texas. While visiting last summer, my son and I got up and walked 5-7 miles every morning at a local nature preserve. We saw lots of gators. Even up on the boardwalk where they couldn’t get easily, I was a nervous wreck. We saw several people out running alone, but I was never brave enough to go alone. My cousins thought it was hilarious I was nervous but I had never seen a gator in the wild. I figured the fear was healthy 😂
If you want a quick fl hike, just a little north in Palm Beach, there’s the OTL- Ocean to Lake trail. 61miles and people average about 4 day 3 night hikes.
If looking for a spring or fall trip, look at the Ozark Trail in Mo. easy/moderate hiking. Lot of hills, green tunnels, No extreme elevation, lot of small river crossings.. Can do the whole trail in 10 days, or section hike half in 5 days. There’s a lodge at the half way mark for a zero. Several kayak/camping trips if you want to try that.
Definitely can relate. I cannot (will not!) camp in temps over 70 (in southeast anyway) unless it's ON the beach with a sea breeze to keep bugs at bay. (So yeah - rarely!) A tip for those who do (car camp) is bring a linen sheet to keep from sticking to everything.
How fun! And it was good to see Chet in the video. I am here to advocate for MORE adventures with Chet! #chetfanclub 😆
Born and raised in Florida and boy oh boy you’re in for a treat.. 60 degrees in the morning and 90 in the afternoon..
I just got back from a Florida Everglades backpacking trip. That humidity and heat is miserable, especially when it doesn’t cool at night. So glad to be back in a state with four distinct seasons and I’ll never complain about the cold again. 😂
You didn’t get to experience hiking knee deep in that water hearing the alligators croaking around you.
PLEASE do the Florida Trail one day. I love your videos, and from what I've seen the first 3 days on the trail are no joke. It would be great to see how you do
I did it in January and it’s awesome. I documented it on my channel. It’s actually really good. This was the wettest it’s been in years!
I’m sure you have watched Kelly Hayes Hikes and her hikes thru the FL trail. There is no freaking way! I lived in SW Fl for 60 years and I would never walk thru the swamps. 😬🐊🐍🐻
Me neither. Same in New Orleans.
My wife and I stayed at Flamingo Camp in the Everglades. We're there during their Founders Day program. I was a great time. Thanks for your keeping us posted on your adventures. May God continue to bless the two of you.
awesome! I love hiking in the swampy and beautiful trails of Florida...my favorite place to be!
I worked in Florida City (near the Everglades) in January. It felt like spring in Florida already.
It's thumping snow here in Maine as I watch this. 😂 It was cool to see Nahamsha in FLA. ✌️
You need to come back and hit that 30 mile section. It’s sweet but tough hiking.
Fun video. Thank you
I enjoy Florida beaches where there is an ocean or Gulf breeze but I do not enjoy the state’s humidity. Plus their abundance of flying insects annoy me, so I would probably not like camping in Florida, except for the very most northern part. I’m also amazed with all the canals that run through Florida and the subdivisions in the housing I’d be afraid to have a little dog cause I’d be afraid he’d get eaten. ❤😊
I lived in Florida for 27 years. We camped along rivers & went canoeing & tubing. We also camped at beaches and went snorkeling & sailing, etc. There is fun to be had. BUT! It IS a SWAMP! The heat is unbearable, the bugs are jurassic, and as you said, the humidity is so sticky! The beach sand sticks to your body so much so that I used to keep a jug of tap water in my car to rinse off before driving home. There is NO "wiping off" Florida sand. It just rolls to a new location on the skin. 😅 Anyway, there are better places in Florida to camp and better times of the year. But, be forewarned, winter in Florida is freezing because it's wet-cold. Ice storms galore. You still made the trip enjoyable, though, with your ever-positive attitude. P.S. Gators do appear out of nowhere and I've even seen one on a golf course (driving by). I just shook my head and said, "Only in Florida!" 🤣😂😅 P.S. I now live in LA! Couldn't WAIT to relocate! 🥵😎🎬
This was so much fun, but, lol, you are a New England girl for sure. Love the blooper short too. As for AG1, i have been wanting to try it so now, you have given me the push. Definitely clicking on the link to learn more. Thanks for taking us along on your vacation. It was fun 😊
I'm so excited to try the AG1 powder! I've had my eye on that product since following Peter Atia. I think it would be an awesome supplement when backpacking long distances. My husband and I are from Florida and live outside Chicago now. We CANNOT take the heat/humidity down there lol but I would love to check out parts of the FT in the winter someday. Thanks for the video!
Being from Ga the heat doesn’t phase me, I can deal with that…BUT the gators!!! Low key terrifying! I would be a nervous wreck on the parts of that trail where you have to slog through water! 😅😱😱
Thanks for sharing y’all’s adventure! ❤
Born ans raised in Florida and gator attacks aren’t thing. Like 1 a year and it’s usually a knuckle head swimming where there are signs that say “gators don’t swim “ 🤦🏼♂️
@@shaneomack5018makes sense, kind of like shark attacks I suppose…but I still have a healthy respect for staying the heck out of their way though!
Thanks. I am from CA and have never camped in FL before. Not sure if I want to.
I’m glad you’ll enjoyed your trip down here in Florida. Yeah, we can have hot days here during the winter. Well, you hiked a segment of the Florida Trail. There are 11 national scenic trails, and I’ve hiked on four of them. I set a goal to hike at least a segment or section of each one before I die. I’ve hiked more of the Florida Trail than any of them.
Thanks for sharing part of your vacation with us.
I camped next to Okeechobee. I swore I would never go back to Florida as long as I live. PS: I have twice.
BUGGY, HUMIDITY, SWAMPY, SNAKEY, FLORIDA HIKING IS FLAT CUZ YOU'D DIE OF HEAT EXHAUSTION IF YOU HAD TO CLIMB. LOLOL IMO- FLORIDA IS ONLY GOOD FOR WINTER/SPRING BREAK AT THE BEACH FOR A WEEK WITH THE SHARKS.
I would have broken camp at 10 PM and found a hotel. You are a lot tougher than me. I have zero tolerance for muggy, sweaty nights. I'm a New Englander through and through!
Same. From Pennsylvania and our summer nights are too hot for me to camp.
... Enjoy watching your video's ,, good to see you got your husband to come along ... As for all the bugs , anywhere , treat your clothing and camp materials with Permethrin ,it works .. Would suggest adding it to your hiking /camp store ... bugs can really ruin a great trip ... for me ,, Permethrin and a good Deet repellent are a must in the heat of the year especially in humid marshy areas ..
I am glad you decided to come!
Thank you for this! I live in Florida and hiked on the AT section in GA. But, I've never done the FL trail because weirded out by wildlife. Here in Florida, I just do local trails/hikes on West coal of FL which are a few miles at most ... anyways, thanks for doing this and give us locals some insight !
Great Video!!! From the top of Mount Washington to the Florida Trail!! Love it!! Thanks for all you do and look forward to trying the Ag1....!!!
Welcome to Florida! There's lots of adventure here in the Panhandle as well!
Pro Tip from Texas - Get a small battery powered fan and hang in the top of your tent. Moving are feels cooler and evaporates your sweat. Hot weather camping is not fun even if fully prepared. After Memorial Day until October we don’t camp out.
WOW! You went to the Everglades and didn't get a ride on an airboat!
I did the airboat last time I was there!
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker 👍😁
Glad to see you hiking with your husband.
My wife and I spent time in the keys in February. I wanted to do the Florida trial. But could really find where it was.
Keys had changed from when I was there. It was played back place in the 70s. Filled with one story bungalows.
Not the same.
I'm originally from NH.
My wife and I have enjoyed your played back hiking videos.
Keep it up. Follow David abott he's on at. He's from NH also.
Best John
Welcome to Florida Taylor. Where every tent is a “Hot tent”.
You were in the swamp!
No thank you. I wouldn't like it either. Welcome back.
Very interesting video. It shows your adventurous spirit. Thanks for sharing. Camping is the last thing I would think of if I took a trip to Florida, cause I'd be concerned about alligators.
Taylor, just curious if you got bitten by any fire ants??? They are the worst!🐜
It was interesting to see you camp & hike in the FL glades. We live in Florida but we never hike here - we prefer hiking in NH! 😂 We would have loved to see some video of your snorkeling adventure in the Keys! Maybe you could share that in the future if you took video?
I watched the bloopers short before this video and I cannot take your sponsorship seriously knowing how hard you tried to say nutritional 😂😂
Glad you enjoyed the Everglades! You picked about the only time of year to camp there.
Curious,why the only time to camp there?
The Everglades and the Keys were my playground growing up. Now I've traded them for mountains of Georgia. Taylor, did you experience an amazing sunset while you were there??!!
Good to see you Taylor, do not think I would camp in Florida, not fond of not knowing what may be in my tent or a]] Of the flying insects. Do not like humid, damp temps.
Welcome to Florida
its so sad you missed snow storm today in new hampshire , abouth 2 feet snow hit lincoln , bartlett , conway area
I'm in new hampshire! I was in florida last week
One trail that offers no interest whatsoever for me. Thanks for sharing your views. 😊
Same. I did one night on it. Found it so boring.
Did you ever have to leave a warm location early, to go back to New Hampshire to shovel snow off your driveway or roof before it becomes a problem?
I’m sure this was previously filmed but you’re missing the spring snowstorm in nh
Would like to hear what you thought of the Tiger Wall UL2. I was thinking of getting that for a solo hike. Seems like it would be good for one person but a tight squeeze for two people. Would you think it’s a good ultralight choice for a solo hiker?
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I was disappointed living in the south how much alligators limited access to the beautiful water ways. The mosquitos and the hot humidity are miserable for an avid camper.Lots of sleepless nights.
So, we shouldn’t plan on a 2025 Florida Thru hike on the channel?
Well, there might be a lot of things that can kill you here in South Florida but at least we don't have attacking grouse...... Those of you who don't follow Taylor closely won't get my comment....😂
I went to the national hammock hang in Florida several winter ago. Also did a six mile out and back on Florida Trail for one night. No interest in doing any more of it. It was so boring. Flat and sandy. Yuck. Those temperatures you had, also yuck.
You did six miles on a 1100 mile trail in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the country and were able to determine the merits of the other 99.5%?
Unless it’s water sports, outdoor activities in Florida are a miserable experience. No thank you! That’s why I moved out of there after 23 years, to be able to enjoy the outdoors 💁🏼♀️
So funny how northerners are so afraid of alligators! We went on a bike tour last year where we rode our bikes 17 miles on a trail starting from the Shark Valley visitor center near Miccosukee Indian Village. We didn't see any sharks, but we saw 49 alligators in the wild sunning themselves on the trail. They were maybe 10 feet from our bikes. My husband and I grew up in Florida, so we weren't afraid at all. There were alligators all around where we grew up. But the people on the tour from Maryland and Washington State were so terrified that at first they refused to ride. It took some fast-talking from the guide to convince them! One of our group also saw a salt-water crocodile, which was pretty cool.
Us northerners have no idea what to do around gators. I guess they don't have much interest in people, but we know what they are capable of.