St. Augustine Outdoor Travel News

07/01/2025

Congratulations to the Zookeeper Lionfish team for a very successful 2024 Winter Lionfish Throw Down. Mimicking our own FWC Lionfish Challenge, the Winter Throw Down saw 90 participants take out 5,935 Lionfish during the 3 month tournament! Congratulations to all the participants and the ZooKeeper team for an awesome accomplishment!

07/01/2025

OneBlood Donor Blood Drive
Wednesday, January 8 - 11am – 4pm

To register: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1452784

https://www.frogrs.com/

07/01/2025

We're thrilled to participate in the City of Gainesville's Perspectives in the Parks!

Join Jane Pollack from the Florida Trail Association for a special film screening of O2O: The Path to Connection. Stay afterward to discover how the Florida Trail mission aligns with the need for a connected wildlife corridor across the state.

When: Sunday, Feb. 2nd 1pm-2pm
Where: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center, 1500 NW 45th Ave., 32605

The O2O Expedition showcases three veterans who embarked on a 57-mile journey through the Florida Wildlife Corridor, connecting the Ocala and Osceola National Forests. Their 4-day adventure, captured in a 25-minute film, includes paddling the Ocklawaha River and biking/hiking along segments of the Florida National Scenic Trail. The film highlights the profound connection between nature and wellness, the conservation compatibility of military installations, and the accessibility of outdoor spaces for all.

07/01/2025

The largest fossilized sand dollar/sea urchin I have found.

07/01/2025

The National Park Service joins the nation in mourning the loss of President Carter on the National Day of Mourning on Thursday, January 9. In honor of the day, all entrance fees are waived at National Park Service sites, including Mount Rainier National Park. Please note the following to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit.

- The road to Paradise from Longmire is closed Tuesdays-Thursdays, open daily Fridays-Mondays, weather and road conditions permitting.
- Mount Rainier National Park remains open 24 hours, including Longmire, Carbon River, and east side wilderness recreation. Learn more about winter recreation options outside of Paradise at https://go.nps.gov/AltWinterRecreation
- Be prepared for quickly changing winter weather conditions: https://go.nps.gov/MORAweather
- Webcams are a great way to get an idea of current conditions: https://go.nps.gov/MORAwebcams
- All vehicles are required to carry tire chains: https://go.nps.gov/TireChainFAQs

NPS Photo of Mount Rainier viewed from Longmire.

07/01/2025

07/01/2025

✨Exciting improvements are on the horizon for the Heritage Trail at Mammoth Cave National Park! ✨

The Heritage Trail Rehabilitation Project will improve the trail’s visual profile, enhance the visitor experience, and maintain wheelchair accessibility while reducing the park’s annual maintenance requirements. The Heritage Trail, Old Guides Trail, and visitor center pedestrian bridge will be closed for nine months during the project beginning Monday, January 6.

The visitor services at the Lodge at Mammoth Cave will remain open throughout construction. The main hotel parking lot will not be impacted by this project and a short foot path that runs from the visitor center to the lodge has been installed to maintain access between the two buildings.

The is expected be completed in September 2025. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/ZKvK50UzBJ6

07/01/2025

**CUMBERLAND ISLAND WILDERNESS AREA CLOSED**

The Cumberland Island Wilderness Area will be closed to all visitation including hiking, biking and camping between January 7th-9th, 2025 due to our fifth managed hunt of the year.

To ensure visitor safety the following will be closed: The designated wilderness area, all wilderness trails and campgrounds, Plum Orchard (mansion and dock), and the main road north of the wilderness boundary. Please heed all areas closed signs on the island.

The sixth hunt is scheduled for January 28th-30th and is a hog hunt. For more information, visit the 'Managed Hunts' page on our website. https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/managed-hunts.htm.

07/01/2025

06/01/2025

Brook Trout Rainbow Yin/Yang 15oz. Mug
Get a positive fish groove going every morning.
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06/01/2025

Wright Brothers National Memorial: Where Aviation Took Flight
I stood there, wind whipping through my hair, staring up at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. It’s hard to imagine those two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio achieving something so monumental on this very spot. This national memorial has a palpable sense of history, a must-see for any Outer Banks visitor. Visiting the Wright Brothers National Memorial isn’t just about history—it’s about the human spirit and our drive to push beyond what seems possible.

Wright Brothers National Memorial is just the tip of great adventures and things to do in Outer Banks. Exploring the lighthouse to Surf Fly Fishing the Carolina’s Coast Stripers. Outer Banks and the Carolina coast is great saltwater fly fishing for Redfish as well. Look into visiting North Carolina State Parks. Learn more: https://getlostinamerica.com/wright-brothers-national-memorial/

06/01/2025

Redfish Tarpon Yin/Yang 15oz. Mug
Get a positive fish groove going every morning.
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