Send us Fan Mail This week we have two special guests and discuss the facets gatekeeping on social media here in Florida. Gatekeeping is often posting images or video of an area without disclosing the location. Our guests are: Tessa Skiles, who is a conservationist, underwater photographer/cinematographer, and impact producer known for her evocative, immersive storytelling that reveals the beauty and vulnerability of one of our planet’s most elusive and misunderstood natural resources:...
Jun 17
34 min
Send us Fan Mail This week, we interview our very own Chris Stevens new book that we authored with Sandra Friend. An atlas a nd breakdown of over 1000 trails in Florida. We talk with Chris about the book, the process, and some of the features that make it great! To get the book, go to: https://floridapress.org/9780813081588/hikers-guide-to-the-sunshine-state-second-edition/ Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida S...
Jun 3
33 min
Send us Fan Mail This week the Madcaps share some of their preferred alternatives to traveling the interstates around Florida. Backroads often can take a path through Old Florida and some interesting roadside attractions. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gm...
May 22
35 min
Send us Fan Mail Parks discussed during this video: Shoal River Headwaters State Park https://www.floridastateparks.org/shoalriverheadwaters Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fred-gannon-rocky-bayou-state-park Torrey State Park https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/torreya-state-park Defuniak Springs https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/blog/defuniak-springs-guide-for-first-timers/ Wilderness Landing Park https://www.myokaloosa...
May 5
34 min
Send us Fan Mail This week, the Madcaps discuss their favorite visitor centers and small museums. Here are the links for the ones that were discussed. Guy Bradley Visitors Center on Flamigo Key https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/gbvc.htm John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park https://pennekamppark.com/environmental-education/ Boyd Hill https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/parks___facilities/boyd_hill.php Crystal River NWR https://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/directory/crystal-river-national-wil...
Apr 22
36 min
Send us Fan Mail This week, the Madcaps discuss the best visitor centers, small museums, and interpretive displays that can be found in the natural areas of Florida! Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum https://www.ahtahthiki.com Gumbo Limbo https://www.myboca.us/2485/Gumbo-Limbo-Nature-Center Stephen Foster https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/stephen-foster-folk-culture-center-state-park Orlando Wetlands Park https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/Public-Works/Water-...
Apr 8
36 min
Send us Fan Mail This week's guest is Matt Caldwell, President of the Florida State Parks Foundation. We discuss what the Foundation does to improve our state parks. To become a member of the Florida State Park Foundation: https://floridastateparksfoundation.org/membership/individual-and-family-membership/ To learn more about the Florida State Parks Foundation: https://floridastateparksfoundation.org/ https://floridastateparksfoundation.org/explore-our-state-parks-specialty-lic...
Mar 25
44 min
Send us Fan Mail This week, our guest is Kristin Anderson, the Programs & Community Engagement Lead with Conservation Florida. We discuss Conservation Florida's mission to conserve natural areas here in Florida and some of their upcoming events. To learn more, go to: https://conservationfla.org/ Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspri...
Mar 11
33 min
Send us Fan Mail This week the Madcaps were joined by Bri, the Community Engagement Manager for the Florida Trail Association as we discuss the details of the 2nd annual Florida Trail Fest. This year, the FTA staff has been hard at work making the trail fest significantly larger and more engaging than last year. For the Florida Trail Fest schedule and details, click here Vendors scheduled to attend the Trailfest are: ZPacks Florida State Parks Foundation Pinhoti Outdo...
Feb 28
35 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we spoke with Elizabeth Filippelli of Duval Audubon! We discussed some of the perils that birds face, particularly in urban settings, and how the average Floridian can make a difference. Below are some of the links that we mentioned during the episode: Bird Friendly Toolkit: https://duvalaudubon.org/bird-friendly-toolkit/ Lights Out Account on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUpznHvkXZ9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=Mz...
Feb 18
30 min
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