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Encountering Venomous Snakes in the Outdoors: What to do?

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The Madcaps Labor Day Adventures: The Keys, Everglades, and Southwest Florida

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Radical Generosity: The Wilderness and Willie Browne with Tim Gilmore

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Hot Hiking: The Madcaps offer some summer hiking locations and tips!

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Sea Turtles with Dr Katherine Sayler

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Origin Stories: How the Madcaps, Sunshine State Seekers, and Florida Excursionist got started.

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Gator Mannerisms and Safety in Florida with Gator Chris

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Gatekeeping Florida's Natural Areas: A Discussion

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The Hikers Guide to the Sunshine State

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The Madcaps’s Favorite Florida Backroads

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Florida’s Newest State Park Shoal River Head Waters

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The Madcaps share even more fun Florida Visitor Centers and Small Museums

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Interesting Visitor Centers and Parks with Outstanding Interpretative Displays in Florida

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Talkin Florida State Parks with Matt Caldwell of the Florida State Parks Foundation

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Conservation Florida: Conserving Florida's Disappearing Natural Places

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Florida Trail Fest: The Inside Scoop of Florida's Premier Trail Festival

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Helping Birds in Florida with Elizabeth Filippelli

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Ichetuknee History with Lars Andersen

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Florida Trail Thru Hiking Kickoff and South Florida Adventures

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Exploring the Ocklawaha During the Drawdown

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Hike and get free SWAG, local hiking events around Florida.

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Exploring the Rodman Reservior

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The Madcaps Reflect on the podcast and balancing both exploring and caring for Florida.

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Backcountry Lawman, an interview with Bob Lee about combating poaching in North Florida

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A Madcaps Update!

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Lightning in Florida: Fun Facts and Outdoor Precautions with Martin Uman

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Notable Graves and Cemeteries in Florida.

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Odd things found along the trail by the Madcaps

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Florida's Ghost Towns

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Save the Buzztails! Getting to know the Rattlesnake Conservancy in Florida!

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Part 2 of National Public Lands Day 2025 and Florida's National Parks

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National Public Lands Day 2025 and Florida's National Parks

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Dark Skies over the Everglades with Anthony Sleiman

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Cabins in Florida's Parks Part 3! The final Episode!

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More Cabins to rent in Florida, adventure included!

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Florida State Park Cabins: Enjoying the Nature While Beating the Heat!

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Santa Fe River and Springs, revisiting one of our popular podcasts.

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Leading Adventures in Florida: The Madcaps Share Their Experieces

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Tips for Outdoor Fun by the Madcaps

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Southwest Florida's Outdoor Gem: Crew Land and Water Trust (CREW).

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Silver Springs and the Silver River with Lars Andersen

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The Ocklawaha: History, Geology, and Environmental Challenges with Lars Andersen

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Exploring the Santa Fe River with Lars Andersen

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Fun of Florida's waters. The basics of kayaking in Florida.

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Exploring Even MORE Springs with Danielle of the Florida Springs Passport!

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Exploring the Florida Springs with Danielle.

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Guana River Wildlife Management Area

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Stories of Springs Trip Mishaps... What Could & Did Go Wrong.

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Having Fun Responsibly in Everglades National Park with guest Rachael!

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The Pioneer Trail One of Florida's Iconic Trails

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Hitting the Springs in 2025 with Danielle of the Florida Springs Passport

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Even More Happy Places

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Florida's State and National Forests

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State Park Love Fest: Supporting the Protection of Florida State Parks

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The Madcaps Happy Places in Florida

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Hiking adventures in St Johns Water Management District Properties Part 2

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Rainbow River and the Ichetucknee! The Madcaps Talk Paddling!

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Responsible Behavior While Encountering Manatees with TJ and Jessica

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Madcaps Paddle Adventures in Florida Part 2!

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Water Management District Trails Florida's Local Treasures

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Discussing Florida State Parks with Max Chesnes and Federico Acevedo Live at the FSC Springs Summit

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Discussing Manatees with Manatee Biologist TJ Live at the FSC Springs Summit

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The Madcaps Favorite Paddle Destinations in Florida

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Historical Destinations Near Florida's First Coast

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Micro Hikes: Make a Hike of Any Distance an Adventure!

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Even More Madcaps Everglades Adventures

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The Madcaps Camp at Everglades National Park

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More Florida Wildlife Encounters

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Tales of the Madcaps Encounters with Florida Wildlife.

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The Madcaps Strategy for Environmental Activism in 2025

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Florida Trail Association: Upcoming events and how to get involved!

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Chris Shares his experiences updating the Florida Trail Guide

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Florida's Challenging Trails

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Florida Roadside Oddities Part 2

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Florida's Fall Wildflowers: What They Are & Where To See Them!

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Florida's Right to Clean Water: A grassroots push to save our most precious resource!

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Picnic & Paddle: Growing Community and Keeping Florida's Waterways Clean

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Sunshine State Shenanigans: Amusing myths, half truths, and tales.

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Southwest Florida Gems Fakahatchee Strand & Collier Seminole State Parks

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Venomous Snakes in Florida: What you need to know when enjoying the outdoors!

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Near Miss! The Almost Developed Florida State Parks along 30A.

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Crisis in Florida State Parks

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Florida's Carnivorous Plants and their Habitats

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Central Florida State Parks: Hillsborough River & Colt Creek!

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Gatekeeping Florida's Natural Areas: Helping or Hurting?

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Myakka River State Park: History, Wildlife, and Miles of Trails

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Clean ups, how you can make a difference in Florida's natural areas!

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Northeast Florida State Forest Adventures

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An Introduction to Exploring Caves In Florida with the Florida Speleological Society

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Cedar Key: Recreation, History, and Food

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Summer Hiking & Outdoor Safety 2024 Update

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Indian River Lagoon, History, Recreation, and Environmental Challenges

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How Hurricanes Can Impact Your Recreation Plans

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The Madcaps Favorite Florida Roadside Oddities

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The Madcaps Outdoor Summer Recreating Tips

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Split Oak: Florida Conservation Land Under Seige

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West Central Florida State Parks

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Endless Variety: Exploring Florida's Habitats

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Paddle Guides Kim and Ashley discuss the Wild and Scenic waterways of Central Florida

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Wakulla Springs State Park