Check out our chapter websites and Meetup groups for activities in your area. Visit the
Chapters page, scroll down to the bottom and look for your county. Click on the chapter for a county to go to its web page. Florida Trail Association activities include day hikes, backpacking trips, canoeing and kayaking, bicycling, picnics, and campouts. Day hikes may focus on birding, plant identification, geocaching or historic sites. Most activities are held locally, but some chapters travel to other parts of the state or out of state for extended trips. However you like to enjoy the great outdoors, there's a Florida Trail activity for you!
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Blountstown is a picturesque little town along the Apalachicola River. A paved greenway connects residents with significant features, from a park on the River to the downtown historic railroad exhibit and on to Sam Atkins Park and the 
This city was named for John Blount, the distinguished Seminole Indian chief who occupied the reservation just east of the town. In 1880, Blountstown became the County seat of Calhoun County and a courthouse was built near the river. In 1903, another courthouse was constructed in “new” Blountstown. This building was used until 1973 when the new courthouse was constructed. However, the old courthouse has been restored and is listed as a historic Florida landmark. Fascinating residents of Blountstown have included the late Fuller Warren, former Governor of Florida, as well as Everett Yon, a native of Blountstown who was honored at the University of Florida, with the creation of Yon Hall. 
Although this section is mostly on public roads, it traverses an area of Florida that is pleasant, semi-remote, but very hospitable, a relief from the wilderness swamplands. Part of the route follows a paved bicycle path through Blountstown. 
