• Florida Trail Association: Upcoming events and how to get involved!
    Nov 13 2024

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    This week the Madcaps are joined by Florida Trail Association (FTA) Advancement Committee Chair Tiffany Bright to discuss the upcoming FTA Brews for Views event where anyone can support the Florida Trail Association by grabbing a beer and scanning the barcode on a provided cocktail napkin at the following locations:

    Nov. 16 – Deviant Wolfe, Sanford (Central Florida Chapter)
    https://www.facebook.com/share/14AFQuKyiU/

    Nov. 17 – Infinite Ale Works, Ocala (Sandhill Chapter)
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1DcVG4aVSQ/

    Nov. 19 – Wicked Barley, Jacksonville (NFTB Chapter)
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1DQMN7KroF/

    Nov. 22 – Calusa Brewing, Sarasota (Suncoast Chapter)
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1GEmY3sa5J/

    Nov. 23 – Azalea City Brewing, Palatka (Black Bear Chapter)
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1EPrGavaNu/


    Also we cover opportunities to get involved with the FTA (which all the Madcaps support). For inquiries simply email chelseys@floridatrail.org for more information.


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    27 mins
  • Chris Shares his experiences updating the Florida Trail Guide
    Nov 6 2024

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    Our fellow (and humble) Madcap Chris Stevens talks about his latest book he co-authored with Sandra Friend, the 5th edition Florida Trail Guide.

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    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    31 mins
  • Florida's Challenging Trails
    Oct 31 2024

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    This week the Madcaps Reflect on the trails that we have individually or collectively found challenging either due to weather, location, or trail conditions. Tune in to hear some great hiking stories and spots!

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    32 mins
  • Florida Roadside Oddities Part 2
    Oct 23 2024

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    In a continuation of a previous episode that we did, the Florida Madcaps and guest Imani discuss the interesting things they have seen along the roadside during our combined hundreds of thousands of miles of road-tripping throughout Florida.

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    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    31 mins
  • Florida's Fall Wildflowers: What They Are & Where To See Them!
    Oct 16 2024

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    While Florida may not be known for the leaves of its forests changing color in the fall, what can widely be seen is the amazing fall wildflowers in Florida. This week the Madcaps with guest Bree @hiberniahistory on Instagram discuss the various wildflowers and where they can be seen in Florida!

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    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    32 mins
  • Florida's Right to Clean Water: A grassroots push to save our most precious resource!
    Oct 11 2024

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    This week the Madcaps interview Captain Karl R. Deigert who is spearheading the grassroots initiative to get a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot that will give legal standing to protect waterways from pollution or over pumping.

    Karl stated during the podcast that volunteers are needed. If you would like to sign a petition or get involved go to: https://www.floridarighttocleanwater.org

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    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    37 mins
  • Picnic & Paddle: Growing Community and Keeping Florida's Waterways Clean
    Oct 2 2024

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    This week's guests are the folks at Picnic and Paddle who organize clean-up efforts around Florida's waterways. Yet the clean-up is only part of the experience, it is also about experiencing Florida's natural wonders as refreshments and a recreational aspect is a part of the event.

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    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    42 mins
  • Sunshine State Shenanigans: Amusing myths, half truths, and tales.
    Sep 25 2024

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    In this week's episode, the Madcaps discuss some of the different myths, tales, and beliefs that we have encountered and question them. From zig-zagging to save yourself from charging gators to why everything around St Augustine is named Matanzas we delve into what is abnormal about the normal.

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    33 mins