Tarpon Lake Day Hike Saturday June 1 hosted via Happy Hoofers-FTA - Everglades Exploration Network2024-03-28T18:26:18Zhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/forum/topics/tarpon-lake-day-hike-saturday-june-1-hosted-via-happy-hoofers-fta?commentId=2541133%3AComment%3A51203&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=no Thats most important! I don…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-06-09:2541133:Comment:512032013-06-09T21:19:45.637ZSwamp Hunterhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/Dale
<p> Thats most important! I dont like hiking with a complainer. As my old friends started complaining, I finally smartened up and found new friends to hike with.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><br></br><cite>Larry Alesi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://gladesgodeep.ning.com/forum/topics/tarpon-lake-day-hike-saturday-june-1-hosted-via-happy-hoofers-fta?page=4&commentId=2541133%3AComment%3A51446&x=1#2541133Comment51446"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p> but not one was miserable or…</p>
</div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p> Thats most important! I dont like hiking with a complainer. As my old friends started complaining, I finally smartened up and found new friends to hike with.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><br/><cite>Larry Alesi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://gladesgodeep.ning.com/forum/topics/tarpon-lake-day-hike-saturday-june-1-hosted-via-happy-hoofers-fta?page=4&commentId=2541133%3AComment%3A51446&x=1#2541133Comment51446"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p> but not one was miserable or complaining</p>
</div>
</div>
</blockquote> Yes I was kind of surprised b…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-06-09:2541133:Comment:514462013-06-09T13:15:26.974ZLarry Alesihttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/LarryAlesi
<p>Yes I was kind of surprised by what some were wearing but not one was miserable or complaining at the end of the hike. They were a pretty tough group. As far as the rubber clogs or sandals we had a guy do our 35 hike up Fish Eating Creek hike in them and he had no problems. But for me that would never work. </p>
<p>Yes I was kind of surprised by what some were wearing but not one was miserable or complaining at the end of the hike. They were a pretty tough group. As far as the rubber clogs or sandals we had a guy do our 35 hike up Fish Eating Creek hike in them and he had no problems. But for me that would never work. </p> That old shed is cool 101.tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-06-09:2541133:Comment:512022013-06-09T02:48:30.080ZSwamp Hunterhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/Dale
<p>That old shed is cool 101.</p>
<p>That old shed is cool 101.</p> Thanks Dale, I maybe should c…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-06-08:2541133:Comment:511902013-06-08T18:08:55.103ZDallashttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/DallasCobb
<p>Thanks Dale, I maybe should create an account for such purposes.</p>
<p>Thanks Dale, I maybe should create an account for such purposes.</p> Dallas, I hate facebook mysel…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-06-08:2541133:Comment:511882013-06-08T16:55:16.310ZSwamp Hunterhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/Dale
<p>Dallas, I hate facebook myself, I no longer use it however I do have an account. There are some great photos of the new parking area and the hike out including pictures of Tarpon Lake. It looks as if the lake may be natural. You can create an account but you dont have to use it.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks Larry for the link.</p>
<p>I am a bit surprised at the casual dress (beach shorts and sandals) of some of the participants. Are those garden shoes/rubber clogs good for…</p>
<p>Dallas, I hate facebook myself, I no longer use it however I do have an account. There are some great photos of the new parking area and the hike out including pictures of Tarpon Lake. It looks as if the lake may be natural. You can create an account but you dont have to use it.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks Larry for the link.</p>
<p>I am a bit surprised at the casual dress (beach shorts and sandals) of some of the participants. Are those garden shoes/rubber clogs good for hiking? </p>
<p> </p>
<p><br/><cite>Dallas said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://gladesgodeep.ning.com/forum/topics/tarpon-lake-day-hike-saturday-june-1-hosted-via-happy-hoofers-fta?page=3&commentId=2541133%3AComment%3A51286&x=1#2541133Comment51184"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm not a Facebook participant. I guess I'll just have to go and see for myself someday.</p>
</div>
</div>
</blockquote> I agree usually hot and the w…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-06-07:2541133:Comment:512862013-06-07T04:43:53.305ZSwamp Hunterhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/Dale
<p>I agree usually hot and the water is still up. I love the clear flowing water for bathing and refreshing off the Loop Road culverts but not so much for hiking. The first good cool front is usually around Nov 12ish.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I have a little story. I had been in the swamp for several hot days in early November and needed a bath real bad unfortunately a very cold front moved in that evening. I pulled my truck up to a favorite flowing culvert off the Loop Road and set my gas lantern on…</p>
<p>I agree usually hot and the water is still up. I love the clear flowing water for bathing and refreshing off the Loop Road culverts but not so much for hiking. The first good cool front is usually around Nov 12ish.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I have a little story. I had been in the swamp for several hot days in early November and needed a bath real bad unfortunately a very cold front moved in that evening. I pulled my truck up to a favorite flowing culvert off the Loop Road and set my gas lantern on the roof. I was fulling expecting cold water, as I checked the pipe for gators, I gently eased myself in. But to my surprise the water was warm. The shallow sheetflow of water was still very warm from the sun beating down all month. . It was like a hot tub. So beautiful I did not want to get out of the water that night.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Its these little experiences that keep me coming back for more.</p> October is a knuckle ball mon…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-06-07:2541133:Comment:512842013-06-07T04:17:30.128ZLarry Alesihttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/LarryAlesi
<p>October is a knuckle ball month some cold spots maybe, but usually hot. We used to schedule our work hikes for Oct but we've moved that sort of activity now to Nov.</p>
<p>October is a knuckle ball month some cold spots maybe, but usually hot. We used to schedule our work hikes for Oct but we've moved that sort of activity now to Nov.</p> Water is usually still high i…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-06-07:2541133:Comment:513352013-06-07T00:30:28.474ZSwamp Hunterhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/Dale
<p>Water is usually still high in October and mosquitos heavy but hopefully an early mild cold front would make it bearable.<br/><br/><cite>Dallas said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://gladesgodeep.ning.com/forum/topics/tarpon-lake-day-hike-saturday-june-1-hosted-via-happy-hoofers-fta?id=2541133%3ATopic%3A51042&page=3#2541133Comment51123"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p style="text-align: left;">October should be a bit drier for hiking.</p>
</div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p>Water is usually still high in October and mosquitos heavy but hopefully an early mild cold front would make it bearable.<br/><br/><cite>Dallas said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://gladesgodeep.ning.com/forum/topics/tarpon-lake-day-hike-saturday-june-1-hosted-via-happy-hoofers-fta?id=2541133%3ATopic%3A51042&page=3#2541133Comment51123"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p style="text-align: left;">October should be a bit drier for hiking.</p>
</div>
</div>
</blockquote> October should be a bit drier…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-06-06:2541133:Comment:511232013-06-06T23:55:59.854ZDallashttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/DallasCobb
<p style="text-align: left;">October should be a bit drier for hiking.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">October should be a bit drier for hiking.</p> https://www.facebook.com/grou…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-06-06:2541133:Comment:512822013-06-06T23:43:32.843ZLarry Alesihttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/LarryAlesi
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/67137159048/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/67137159048/</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>No I haven't been down that way in awhile.</p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/67137159048/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/67137159048/</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>No I haven't been down that way in awhile.</p>
<p></p>