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Lake Dan Nature Preserve in Odessa is a 1,100 acre preserve managed by Hillsborough County. The preserve sits among Odessa’s tranquil horse farms and borders the Keystone Pinellas Trail. It encompasses several lakes, former cow pastures, and oak hammocks. With 9 miles of multi-use trails, hiking at Lake Dan Nature Preserve presents the opportunity to…
Are you looking for the best hiking trails in Tampa? You’ve come to the right place! As a resident of the Tampa Bay area and a fan of hiking, I’ve got all the information you need to find hiking trails in Tampa that are perfect for you. Hiking near Tampa gives everyone a chance to…
If you love hiking near Tampa and have considered hiking at Hillsborough River State Park, here’s all the information you need to plan the perfect trip to this popular park. The Hillsborough River State Park trails offer options to choose from, including trails of varying lengths and difficulties. Below we share information about each trail…
McKethan Lake is a 57-acre lake within the Withlacoochee State Forest, Florida’s third largest forest. The land around the lake is designated as a day use recreation area though I’m not sure exactly how many acres that day use area encompasses. Withlacoochee State Forest covers more than 157,000 acres. McKethan Lake is a bird sanctuary…
Between oak branches and palm fronds, the sky winked cornflower blue. Underfoot, the wide path crunched with fallen leaves and crushed rocks. The large pavilions exploded with the sounds of people laughing and the smells of grills cooking food. I side stepped two kids running to the playground and consulted the map of Hillsborough River…