Rob Rogers
Author, attorney, backpacker, and lover of the outdoors
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Thank you to the Florida Trail Association for hosting my first book signing!
Thank you again to the Central Florida chapter of the Florida Trail Association for inviting me to present my book at their chapter meeting last night, and especially to the friends who came (including my Central Florida Gator Club pals). This was my first book signing, and it was a blast. I was also lucky Read.
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My First Hike in Ocala National Forest was Amazing (Riverside Island)
Last Saturday I made my first long-overdue trip to the Ocala National Forest, the birthplace of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Although my original intent was to do a one-night backpacking trip, I changed my mind when I looked at the weather forecast which promised post-sunset temperatures in the high 40s dropping to the 30s Read.
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Tips for Novice or Born-Again Backpackers
The following article was first published in the September-October 2024 issue of The Footpath Newsletter, the newsletter for the Central Florida chapter of the Florida Trail Association. Although many of you have probably been backpacking for years, some of you may, like me until recently, be long-time avid hikers who avoid camping in the backcountry Read.
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Come learn about my book at the next chapter meeting for the Central Florida chapter of the Florida Trail Association
I will be presenting my book, Finding My Way Home: Fighting Depression Backpacking in Central Florida, at the next meeting of the Central Florida chapter of the Florida Trail Association on Thursday, January 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Leu Gardens, located at 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803. The Florida Trail Association is a Read.
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The Green Swamp West Tract: A Section of Florida Trail that is Backpacking Paradise
In my recent discoveries of Central Florida trails, I’ve fallen in love with sections of the Florida National Scenic Trail, Florida’s answer to the Appalachian Trail that runs from the Everglades to the Florida panhandle, and perhaps my favorite place to do one-night backpacking trips near my home in Winter Garden is the section of Read.
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Florida National Scenic Trail: An Outdoor Paradise in Our Own Backyard
Most people have heard of the Appalachian Trail, but did you realize we have our own national scenic trail right here in Florida? The Florida Trail is truly a hiker’s and backpacker’s paradise—and much of it runs through Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties. The Florida Trail is one of eleven national scenic trails recognized by Read.
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Hello World!
I look forward to sharing my experiences here enjoying hiking and backpacking in the Central Florida outdoors and other places I’ve visited. I’ve also written a book about my introduction to backpacking in middle age, Finding My Way Home: Fighting Depression Backpacking in Central Florida, which was published in November 2024 and can be purchased Read.
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