Mar. 3 Sat P/S Annual Bradwell Bay Wilderness Swamp Stomp Slog about 8 miles in the heart of the Apalachicola National Forest, through one of the largest swamp forests in Florida. Rated by BACKPACKER Magazine as one of the 10 toughest hikes in the USA. If we’ve had rain, expect wading in ankle- to waist-deep water for over half of the hike. Bring lunch, hiking sticks, and extra dry clothes and shoes. Old, but sturdy, boots recommended. Kent Wimmer (850) 523-8576 kwimmer@fs.fed.us

Mar. 9-10 Fri-Sat P/M Annual Tate’s Hell Kayak & Canoe Trip Meet in Sumatra at the Costal Family Restaurant at 8:30 a.m. EST. We will go to the landing to unload gear and work out the shuttle to begin a 2-day adventure through Tate’s Hell. Bring sleeping gear, food, and water for the trip. Ronny Traylor (850)643-5517 rtraylor@fs.fed.us

Mar. 17 Sat P/L Sopchoppy River Hike View native azaleas and other blooming wildflowers on the FNST along the Sopchoppy River in the Apalachicola National Forest. Galen Moses (850) 926-9476 galenmoses@aol.com

Mar. 24 Sat P/L Annual Leon Sinks Geological Area Hike See native azaleas and dogwoods in bloom. The interpretive trail winds through scenic terrain in the Apalachicola National Forest, including four major sinks, a natural bridge, a disappearing stream, and swamps. Trailhead parking fee - call for car-pool arrangements. Terry Tenold (850) 877-1612 totenold49@aol.com

Mar. 10 CHANGED TO MAR. 31 Sat P/L Bradwell Bay Wilderness - East Hike about 5 miles on the FNST in the eastern, non-swampy, part of the Wilderness. Bring water, lunch and insect repellant. Richard Graham (850) 878-3616 r_graham@lycos.com