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Just for Kids
Learn About the Florida Trail!
What does it mean to be a Florida Trail Junior Explorer?
Florida Trail Junior Explorers pledge to help protect and conserve the natural, historic and scenic resources of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Junior Explorers also pledge to learn about the trail, share what they know with others and have fun while exploring!
What is the Florida Trail?
The Florida National Scenic Trail, or Florida Trail for short, is one of 11 National Scenic Trails within the United States. The Florida Trail is 1,300 miles long, running from Big Cypress National Preserve in the southern tip of Florida all the way to Gulf Islands National Seashore in the Florida panhandle. The Florida Trail is run by the U.S. Forest Service but it travels through public and private lands managed by over 76 partners throughout the state. The Florida Trail is the perfect place to get outdoors and experience the natural beauty of Florida.
How do I use this page?
This page is your virtual guide to adventure on the Florida Trail. As a Junior Explorer, you will learn about the natural, historic and scenic resources found on the trail and how to protect them too. Complete the activities during a rainy day at home to prepare for hiking the trail!
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Trash Timeline
Humans do a lot of things that positively impact the environment, like conserving natural lands or volunteering for beach clean ups. Humans also do a lot of things that negatively impact the environment, like leaving trash or introducing non-native species into ecosystems. Not littering is one of the easiest ways to practice stewardship. Leaving one piece of trash might not seem like a big deal, but if everyone left one then there would be a big impact.
Cryptogram
As a Florida Trail Junior Explorer, it is up to you to be an environmental steward. This means taking responsibility to care for the environment. You can do this at home by saving water and reducing, reusing and recycling. Outdoors, you can practice stewardship by learning Leave No Trace principles or practicing “LNT.”
Complete the cryptogram to reveal a hidden message!