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Learning Center
Kids on the Florida Trail
The Florida National Scenic Trail, or Florida Trail for short, is a perfect place to learn about the natural, historic, cultural and scenic resources of Florida. Throughout the state there are many family-friendly destinations on the Florida Trail which are perfect places to explore, learn and play. Check out our curriculum-based educational resources below to help guide your Junior Explorer on their adventures throughout Florida.
Become a Junior Explorer
Join our mascot, Speedy the Gopher Tortoise, on the journey to become a Florida Trail Junior Explorer! Our official Junior Explorer Guide, My Florida Adventure: A Kid's Guide to Adventure on the Florida National Scenic Trail, is available without charge at many of our family-friendly destinations throughout the state as well as for download below. Collect Trail Blazer Points by completing activities in the book, at home or on the trail. This activity book follows Florida Curriculum Standards for Grades 3-5.
Junior Explorer Certificate of Completion
Once complete, fill out and print the Certificate of Completion to officially become a Florida Trail Junior Explorer!
Florida Trail Junior Explorer Certificate of Completion
Mi Aventura en el Camino de Florida - Spanish Language Activity Book
¡Participa con nuestra mascota, Speedy la Tortuga Terrestre en el viaje para convertirte en un Joven Explorador del Camino de Florida! Nuestra guía oficial para jóvenes exploradores, Mi aventura en el Camino de Florida: Un guía de aventura para niños en el Camino Panorámico Nacional de Florida, está disponible sin cargo en muchos de nuestros destinos familiares en todo el estado y para descargar. Acumule Puntos de Explorador completando actividades en el libro, en casa o en el camino. Este libro de actividades sigue los estándares del plan de estudios de Florida para los grados 3-5.
Explorador Joven del Camino de Florida
¡Cuando haya terminado, llene e imprima el Certificado de finalización para convertirse oficialmente un Joven Explorador del Camino de Florida!
Explorador Joven en el Camino de Florida
Teachers & Educators
Are you a Grade 3-5 teacher or environmental educator? A limited number of hardcopy booklets are available for distribution to formal programs. Requests may be sent to the FNST e-mail address: FNST@usda.gov. Please tell us how many you need, how you intend to you use them and where to send them.
Don’t forget to share your experiences using your Junior Explorer Guides with us! Pictures and feedback from the classroom or the field can be sent to our e-mail address: FNST@usda.gov. If individuals are identifiable in photos, don’t forget to include a copy of the FS Photo Release form.