All Episodes

Florida’s Newest State Park Shoal River Head Waters

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

Interesting Visitor Centers and Parks with Outstanding Interpretative Displays in Florida

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

Conservation Florida: Conserving Florida's Disappearing Natural Places

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

Helping Birds in Florida with Elizabeth Filippelli

Ichetuknee History with Lars Andersen

Florida Trail Thru Hiking Kickoff and South Florida Adventures

Exploring the Ocklawaha During the Drawdown

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

Exploring the Rodman Reservior

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

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

A Madcaps Update!

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

Notable Graves and Cemeteries in Florida.

Odd things found along the trail by the Madcaps

Florida's Ghost Towns

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

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

National Public Lands Day 2025 and Florida's National Parks

Dark Skies over the Everglades with Anthony Sleiman

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

More Cabins to rent in Florida, adventure included!

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

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

Leading Adventures in Florida: The Madcaps Share Their Experieces

Tips for Outdoor Fun by the Madcaps

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

Silver Springs and the Silver River with Lars Andersen

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

Exploring the Santa Fe River with Lars Andersen

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

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

Exploring the Florida Springs with Danielle.

Guana River Wildlife Management Area

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

Having Fun Responsibly in Everglades National Park with guest Rachael!

The Pioneer Trail One of Florida's Iconic Trails

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

Even More Happy Places

Florida's State and National Forests

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

The Madcaps Happy Places in Florida

Hiking adventures in St Johns Water Management District Properties Part 2

Rainbow River and the Ichetucknee! The Madcaps Talk Paddling!

Responsible Behavior While Encountering Manatees with TJ and Jessica

Madcaps Paddle Adventures in Florida Part 2!

Water Management District Trails Florida's Local Treasures

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

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

The Madcaps Favorite Paddle Destinations in Florida

Historical Destinations Near Florida's First Coast

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

Even More Madcaps Everglades Adventures

The Madcaps Camp at Everglades National Park

More Florida Wildlife Encounters

Tales of the Madcaps Encounters with Florida Wildlife.

The Madcaps Strategy for Environmental Activism in 2025

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

Chris Shares his experiences updating the Florida Trail Guide

Florida's Challenging Trails

Florida Roadside Oddities Part 2

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

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

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

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

Southwest Florida Gems Fakahatchee Strand & Collier Seminole State Parks

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

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

Crisis in Florida State Parks

Florida's Carnivorous Plants and their Habitats

Central Florida State Parks: Hillsborough River & Colt Creek!

Gatekeeping Florida's Natural Areas: Helping or Hurting?

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

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

Northeast Florida State Forest Adventures

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

Cedar Key: Recreation, History, and Food

Summer Hiking & Outdoor Safety 2024 Update

Indian River Lagoon, History, Recreation, and Environmental Challenges

How Hurricanes Can Impact Your Recreation Plans

The Madcaps Favorite Florida Roadside Oddities

The Madcaps Outdoor Summer Recreating Tips

Split Oak: Florida Conservation Land Under Seige

West Central Florida State Parks

Endless Variety: Exploring Florida's Habitats

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

Wakulla Springs State Park

Natural areas to visit around Tallahassee

Recreating around Osceola National Forest

Florida Legislative Session Wrap up and Budget Review

Gopher Games a Documentary About the Plight of the Gopher Tortoise.

Crystal River: Springs, History, and Adventure

Mermaids, Manatees, and a Hippo. Homosassa & Weeki Wachee Springs

Snakes, Gators, and Bears! Oh My! What to consider when encountering intimidating wildlife in Florida.

Florida Family Adventures with the Sunshine State Seekers

2024 Florida Legislative Session Environmental Update Episode

Backcountry Camping in Florida

Florida's Freedom Fighters: The History of Fort Mose and Prospect Bluff

Florida's Forgotten Coast: A few spots to experience Old Florida.

2024 Legislative Session and Environmentally Harmful Bills with Ryan Smart of the FSC.

Getting your feet wet: Water Hiking in Florida

Kissimmee Prairie State Preserve: Florida's Last Remaining Dry Prairie

Jonathan Dickinson State Park: Eccentric History, endangered species, and adventure.

How to Recreate in Florida's Natural Areas Responsibly Using Leave No Trace Principles

Seminole County, Florida’s Natural Choice

The Cross Florida Greenway

Florida Trail Maintenance Teams, An Opportunity for Adventure

Discussing Ichetucknee Springs with Steve Earl

The Florida National Scenic Trail

Central Florida's Hidden Gem: Charles Bronson State Forest

Florida Environmental Advocacy: How you can make a difference when it's needed most.

Forgotten Segregation Era Florida State Park: Magnolia Lake and the FNST

Florida Heritage: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park in Cross Creek

Eccentric Florida History: Koreshan State Park in Southwest Florida.

Recreating around Apalachicola: A Florida Panhandle Gem

Exploring Central Florida's State Parks: Island Adventures and Natural Springs

Interview: Chris Stevens, Florida's Trail Guide

Palatka: Small Town With Big Outdoor Fun!

Interview: Talking about what makes Florida great with Cathy Salustri.

Recreation in the Tomoka Basin (Ormond Beach Area)

Coastal State Parks of North East Florida

Adventures in Bloom: Florida Exploration While Pregnant

Interview: Talkin' Manatees with Craig Pittman

Canaveral National Seashore and Bioluminescence Paddle Adventure

Recreating in Florida's Springs Responsibly

Underground exploration: Florida Caverns State Park

Favorite Beach Parks Along the Emerald Coast

Jewels of Florida’s Gold Coast: Discovering the Miami area State Parks.

Florida's Military Related Recreation Spots

Interview: The Florida Keys: celebrating 200 years through the eyes of a travel journalist.

175 Florida Adventures: The Florida State Park Passport Program

Florida’s Historic Coast: Disturbing History, Iconic Structures, and Beautiful Beaches

Summer Hiking and Recreating Safety

Really Old Florida: The Lake Wales Ridge

Water abuses, Clear Springs, and Hot Trails! Recreating around the Santa Fe River.

Mysterious Caves, Dynamic Trails, and Scenic Wetlands: The Madcaps talk Withlacoochee State Forest

Florida State Parks along the Suwannee River

State Parks in the Florida Keys: History, hiking, camping, and paddling.

Interview: Brooks White discusses the Florida Trailwalker Program

Interview: The Madcaps talk with Valerie from the Florida Native Plant Society

Alarming snake encounters, dynamic hiking, and Florida history at Torreya State Park

Forts, Carnivorous Plants, and Emerald Beaches: The Madcaps discuss West Florida!

Ocala National Forest: Trails, Springs, Fun, and History

One of of the original Florida State Parks: The Madcaps Recap Gold Head Branch State Park

The Best Outdoor Recreation Deal in Florida: The Madcaps talk Florida State Forests

Interview: Current Problems: A grassroots effort to restore our waterways.

Interview: The Florida Springs Council: Wins, Upcoming Challenges, and Calls to Action!

Seminole State Forest: Hidden Springs, Bears, and lots of events!

Interview: Florida's Springs Through the Lens of a Conservation Photographer

Gators, Bison, and Sinkholes! Oh My! A look at Paynes Prairie

Florida Madcaps Trailer

Florida's Wildlife Corridor Land Managers