1st Annual Florida Hang Jan 21/24 2011 - Planning Thread

**islander** · 01-05-2011, 21:13

Originally Posted by itsandy

I have room for three more kayaks on my vehicle if needed for any shuttling. I should arrive late Friday afternoon. Weather permitting, we should have a very bright moon for any night paddling.

That would be very cool paddling in the moonlight, as I've not paddled much after dark. Lots of time on the water in my skiff at night, just not the kayak.

**pabu boy** · 01-05-2011, 21:32

I didn't realize it would be a full moon/ near full for the weekend.
might have to bring the yaks after all.
I wonder how a full moon paddle adds up to a bio luminescence paddle....which is super cool but very creepy at the same time as that eerie glow surrounds everything in your path.

**Flackfizer** · 01-05-2011, 23:18

Originally Posted by molawns

Thanks for the replies.

I was waiting to see if I would be able to make this one (work schedule/finances), but it turns out I will not.

I'm pretty mad about it, but hopefully this will be the start of MANY more Florida hangs to come!

Have fun everybody! We expect LOTS of pics, so those of us who can't make it can live vicariously through the photos!

Sorry to hear it, but, it certainly seems that this is just the first of many.

**L.D. Cakes** · 01-06-2011, 08:36

it certainly seems that this is just the first of many.

Yeah, I think we should all show up for the Florida Trail Conference in March and infiltrate the campground with kind intent!

White Springs is where it was the last time I went. It's a really nice campground and HUGE!

Just checked...the conference is in Leesburg this year, just below Ocala!
http://www.floridatrail.org/The-Asso...onference.html

**islander** · 01-06-2011, 09:08

Originally Posted by ldcakes

Yeah, I think we should all show up for the Florida Trail Conference in March and infiltrate the campground with kind intent!

White Springs is where it was the last time I went. It's a really nice campground and HUGE!

Just checked...the conference is in Leesburg this year, just below Ocala!
http://www.floridatrail.org/The-Asso...onference.html

Going to be over-run with RV's & Tents

Might not be easy to find a pair of trees to hang from. Unless we take over the hotel rooms and hang our hammocks wall-to-wall

**L.D. Cakes** · 01-06-2011, 09:18

Yes, There will be campers and tenters but our mission would be to subtly "Elivate their Perspective" of hammocks! Hint Hint....
We were in a camper in White Springs and allowed a couple of through hikers to camp in the tent spaces since we weren't using them. There's always a way!

**islander** · 01-06-2011, 09:28

Originally Posted by ldcakes

Yes, There will be campers and tenters but our mission would be to subtly "Elivate their Perspective" of hammocks! Hint Hint....
We were in a camper in White Springs and allowed a couple of through hikers to camp in the tent spaces since we weren't using them. There's always a way!

Bring up the topic in detail at the group hang

I'm confident a number of people will be interested as well as myself.

**sandykayak** · 01-06-2011, 11:06

And please consider an occasional hang south of Orlando for the few of us (or is it only me?) who live in South Florida. It's about an 8-hour drive for me for this hang.

I've done a very easy backpacking into Prairie Lakes with the Sierra Club. It's part of Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area. Ab. 1 hour south of Disney. No problem finding trees to hang from.

Cost is free, but you need to get a permit.

While I'm at it: here's my latest acquisition -

http://www.amazon.com/Camping-Florid...4329833&sr=1-8

this is only for public campgrounds.

**islander** · 01-06-2011, 11:43

Originally Posted by sandykayak

And please consider an occasional hang south of Orlando for the few of us (or is it only me?) who live in South Florida. It's about an 8-hour drive for me for this hang.
I've done a very easy backpacking into Prairie Lakes with the Sierra Club. It's part of Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area. Ab. 1 hour south of Disney. No problem finding trees to hang from.

Cost is free, but you need to get a permit.
While I'm at it: here's my latest acquisition -
http://www.amazon.com/Camping-Florid...4329833&sr=1-8
this is only for public campgrounds.

I hear you sandykayak. Almost 5 drive hour for me. I don't mind. Kind of nice getting into some cooler climates once you're geared up for it.

I've found the Fisheating Creek to be a very good spot for overnighting. Not so much the hiking, but kayaking, canoeing and hammock hanging lots of good times.

I'm sure during this first Hammock Group Hang, there will be many talks about future group hang get-togethers. Start making a list

**Gumbo** · 01-06-2011, 12:20

I wouldn't mind heading south a time or two. We are just beginning to explore real Florida. We aren't hikers though, we prefer to kayak/camp.

Hey Islander, do you think a chickee in the everglades could support a couple of hammocks? I've been wanting to make a trip down there and maybe paddle around Hells Bay for a day or two but I'm not going if I can't hang.