Jan. 8 Tue Program: “Trekking in Viet Nam” Journey with Apalachee Chapter members Ken and Virginia Loewe through the lush topography of this scenic country, where they hiked on rice paddy dikes, dodged motorbike traffic, enjoyed homestays, survived rickshaw rides, and sailed the Mekong Delta.

Jan. 12 Sat P/L Apalachicola National Forest Hike the Florida Trail through pine woods, about 4 miles from Hwy. 319 to FR 321. Bring water, lunch, and insect repellant, and dress in layers. Richard Graham (850) 878-3616 r_graham@lycos.com

Jan. 13 Sun P/M Fort Braden Trail Take a day off to enjoy the crisp cool weather of January while hiking approximately 6 miles on the western and central loops of the Fort Braden Trail. Gwen Beatty (850) 942-7165<

Jan. 26 Sat P/S Torreya Challenge Winter is a good season for a brisk 10-mile walk in the park up and down steep-head terrain among stately trees. Bring lunch and water. Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Tallahassee to car pool. Jerry Herting (850) 878-3426