North Florida Regional Campout

October 24-26, 2008

Mark your calendars and set your PDAs and Blackberrys for the weekend of October 24-26, when the Apalachee Chapter will host the North Florida Regional Campout at the YMCA Camp Indian Springs in Wakulla County.

The event will kick off Friday night with a social get-together around a campfire, where you can compare tales with FTA members from other chapters in the region. On Saturday, there will be a day-hike along the scenic Sopchoppy River in the Apalachicola National Forest, along with other hiking and paddling opportunities. A barbecue dinner will be available Saturday night at the campground, followed by musical entertainment and possibly even a late-night movie (Creature From the Dark Lagoon?). Before packing up on Sunday, campers or day-trippers can take a paddle on the Wakulla River or hike into Shepard Springs.

There is a $10 fee per night for camping in your own tent or the camp’s bunkhouse. The barbecue dinner on Saturday night is $6. All other meals are on your own. Camp Indian Springs is located on Bloxham Cutoff (SR 267) in north Wakulla County.

If you need more information, contact Richard Graham soon at 850-878-3616 or r_graham@lycos.com. To make reservations, click on THIS LINK for the reservation form. Print it out, fill it out, mail it in. Plan for a weekend of outdoor fun and adventure with other FTA members and guests.