Choctawhatchee and Western Gate Chapters
Activities June 2008
| Florida Trail Association
Choctawhatchee and Western Gate Chapters Activities June 2008 |
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| Activity Participants Please note: contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra water are recommended for work hikes. Activity leaders may deny participation to anyone who is inadequately prepared. |
| The Western Gate Chapter (western area) and Choctawhatchee Chapter (eastern area) span a longitude difference greater than 80 miles. To help members determine which of the two geographic areas are involved in an activity or which of the two chapters is closer to, activities will be designated as: {WG, CC, Both}. It goes without saying that members from any chapter are most welcome in any activity. The descriptor Both implies that an activity is of such importance or has such widespread appeal that members from either chapter should consider the event directed specifically toward them. Never, never should a member from either chapter refrain from attending an event because it is designated as the other chapter. All activities are open to the public unless noted otherwise. |
| Date | Activity | Rating |
Leader |
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| Friday June 6 |
Dinner Hike |
Leisure |
Bob and Sarah Williamson 850-477-7043 |
(WG) Dinner Hike. An hours hike before
eating at a nice diner in town. Call leader for more details. |
| Saturday June 7 |
National Trails Day. |
Moderate |
Christine Hale 850-939-0966 |
(CC)The
hike will be on the Weaver Creek section of the Eglin Trail. We will
hike approximately 5.6 miles with a stop at Dean Creek for a snack and to
cool off in the creek. The meeting location is at the trailhead at
the East Bay River boat ramp on Hwy 87 at 8 a.m.. |
| Saturday June 7 |
National Trails Day. |
Leisure |
George Brinkman 850-932-0125 |
(Both) A Gulf Islands Nation Seashore ranger
will lead a short hike on National Trails Day at Opal Beach starting at 6
PM. The only access to Opel Beach is across the Navarre Beach Bridge.
The road from Navarre Beach to Opel Beach reopened Friday, May 9th.
Shoes, sandles or flip flops should be worn because of beach debris. This
hike is open to the public. |
| Saturday June 14 |
Canoe/kayak Float Trip |
Leisure |
Paul and Wallis Mayo 850-682-6098 |
(Both) Shoal River. Cook out
after at the Mayo's. Call leaders for details. |
| Thursday June 19 |
Western Gate
Chapter Meeting |
Leisure |
George Brinkman 850-932-0125 |
(WG) First Christian Church, Pensacola. Social: 6:30 PM, Meeting: 7 PM. See link below for a map and directions on how to get there.Ad Platt of the Nature Conservancy , manager of the Perdido River Nature Preserve will discuss Pitcher Plants and introduce us to the Perdido River Nature Preserve |
| Sunday June 22 |
Trail
Maint Hike |
Moderate | Tom Daniel 850-341-1389 |
(Both) ) Eglin trail Alaqua Section Route
Development - Eglin permit required. Contact leader for details. |
| Tuesday June 24 |
Choctawhatchee Chapter Meeting |
Leisure |
Wallis Mayo 850-682-6098 |
(CC) Social: 6 PM,
Meeting 6:30 PM. See link below for a map and directions on how to get there. |
| Saturday June28 |
Trail Maint Hike |
Moderate |
Tom Daniel 850-341-1389 |
(Both) Eglin trail Alaqua Section
Route Development - Eglin permit required. Contact leader for details. |
| Saturday June 28 |
Kayak Class |
Moderate |
Saturday, June 28, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kayak classes taught by certified instructors with
the American Canoe Association at Orange Beach Waterfront Park, located on
Canal Road, approximately one quarter mile east of Hwy. 161. The course will
focus on safety, equipment, rescue and instruction on proper stroke and maneuvering
techniques. Cost is $65.00 per person. Details: (251) 981-6039 or visit www.obparksandrec.com. |
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| Sunday June 29 |
Float Trip |
Leisure |
Cheryl Gardner 850-484-9111 |
(Both) 9:00 a.m. Kayak/Canoe trip on the Blackwater River. Meet at Blackwater Canoe Rental @ 8:30. Call them at (850) 623-0235 to make a reservation if you need to rent a boat. Details: (850) 484-9111 |
| Need directions
to attend a meeting? Western Gate Chapter (Pensacola, FL) Choctawhatchee Chapter (Niceville, FL) |
Interested in membership? Follow the membership link to the State Web Page and use your browser back button to return to the Western Gate page. |