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As part of the ongoing rebranding of this project and blog to Parking Full Time, later this week the URL for this blog will change.  The new URL will be parkingfulltimehiking.blogspot.com.  Please update any links and/or bookmarks ..read more
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Blue Springs State Park (Blog Hike #832)
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Trail: Magnolia Trail, Blue Loop Hike Location: Blue Springs State Park Geographic Location: southeast of Clio, AL (31.66361, -85.50772) Length: 2.1 miles Difficulty: 4/10 (Easy/Moderate) Last Hiked: December 2020 Overview: A loop hike along the bluffs and through the floodplains downstream from Blue Springs. Park Information: https://www.alapark.com/parks/blue-springs-state-parkHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=850534Summary Video: (coming February 19) Photo Highlight: Directions to the trailhead: From the intersection of US 431 and SR 10 in Abbeville, drive S ..read more
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Kolomoki Mounds State Park: Spruce Pine and Trillium Trails (Blog Hike #831)
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Trails: Spruce Pine and Trillium Trails Hike Location: Kolomoki Mounds State Park Geographic Location: north of Blakely, GA (31.46451, -84.92052) Length: 4.2 miles Difficulty: 5/10 (Moderate) Last Hiked: December 2020 Overview: A pair of loops exploring bluffs and wetlands along Lakes Kolomoki and Yohola. Park Information: https://gastateparks.org/KolomokiMoundsHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=850432Summary Video: (coming February 26) Photo Highlight: Directions to the trailhead: From the courthouse square in Blakely, head north on Main Street, which bec ..read more
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What a Year 2020 Has Been
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I still have a few more hikes to post from my December hiking trip to Dothan, AL, but the turning of the calendar says it is time for my annual summary and reflection post.  We've all had a rough year, and my hiking has not been immune to the pandemic.  Although I have managed to stay Covid-free, I had to cancel 2 hiking trips totaling 11 "trail days" this year.  Nevertheless, we still managed to get out there quite a bit.  We did 49 new hikes in 2020 totaling 117.9 miles.  The hikes came across 18 states including 2 new states: Kansas and Colorado; 47 of the 50 states ..read more
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Ponce de Leon Springs State Park (Blog Hike #829)
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Trails: Spring Run and Sandy Creek Trails Hike Location: Ponce de Leon Springs State Park Geographic Location: east of Defuniak Springs, FL (30.72155, -85.92989) Length: 1 mile Difficulty: 1/10 (Easy) Last Hiked: December 2020 Overview: A pair of short, flat nature trails near fantastic Ponce de Leon Springs. Park Information: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ponce-de-leon-springs-state-parkHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=850321Summary Video: (coming January 15) Photo Highlight: Directions to the trailhead: In the Florida panhandle, tak ..read more
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Falling Waters State Park (Blog Hike #828)
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Trail: Wiregrass Trail Hike Location: Falling Waters State Park Geographic Location: south of Chipley, FL (30.72527, -85.52884) Length: 1.3 miles Difficulty: 3/10 (Easy/Moderate) Last Hiked: December 2020 Overview: A semi-loop featuring the tallest waterfall in Florida. Park Information: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/falling-waters-state-parkHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=850320Summary Video: (coming January 8) Photo Highlight: Directions to the trailhead: In the Florida panhandle, take I-10 to SR 77 (exit 120).  Exit and go so ..read more
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Idle Hour Park and Natural Area (Blog Hike #827)
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Trails: (unnamed) Hike Location: Idle Hour Park and Natural Area Geographic Location: north side of Phenix City, AL (32.49974, -85.00864) Length: 1.8 miles Difficulty: 1/10 (Easy) Last Hiked: December 2020 Overview: A pair of asphalt loops, one flat around Moon Lake and one rolling through woods. Park Information: https://phenixcityal.us/portfolio-items/idle-hour-park/Hike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=850319Summary Video: (coming January 29) Photo Highlight: Directions to the trailhead: On the north side of Phenix City, take US 80 to Riverchase Drive, the last exit west o ..read more
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Rocky River Nature Park (Blog Hike #826)
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Trails: Main, Bluff, River, and Cox Creek Trails Hike Location: Rocky River Nature Park Geographic Location: east side of Anderson, SC (34.51191,-82.62357) Length: 1.4 miles Difficulty: 2/10 (Easy) Last Hiked: November 2020 Overview: A short lollipop loop through blufftop and wetland environments. Park Information: http://rockyriverconservancy.org/tablet/index.html Hike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=848534 Summary Video: (coming January 1, 2021) Photo Highlight: Directions to the trailhead: From the intersection of US 29 and Old Williamston Road on the east side of Anders ..read more
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Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park (Blog Hike #825)
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Trail: Plum Bayou Trail Hike Location: Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park Geographic Location: southeast of Little Rock, AR (34.6456, -92.0599) Length: 1.7 miles Difficulty: 1/10 (Easy) Last Hiked: July 2020 Overview: A nearly flat hike around Arkansas' tallest ceremonial burial mounds. Park Information: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/toltec-mounds-archeological-state-parkHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=825978Summary Video: (coming December 25) Photo Highlight: Directions to the trailhead: On the southeast side of Little Rock, take I-440 to US ..read more
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Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (Blog Hike #824)
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Trails: Lower and Upper Loops Hike Location: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Geographic Location: north of Sayre, OK (35.61720, -99.70005) Length: 1.5 miles Difficulty: 1/10 (Easy) Last Hiked: July 2020 Overview: A double loop through an 1860's Cheyenne winter camp site and battlefield. Site Information: https://www.nps.gov/waba/index.htmHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=825735Summary Video: (coming December 18) Photo Highlight: Directions to the trailhead: From Sayre, take US 283 north 23 miles to the town of Cheyenne and an intersection with SR 47 ..read more
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