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The Florida Madcaps

Sunshine State Seekers and the Florida Excursionist

A podcast about Florida’s natural areas around the state that offer fantastic recreation opportunities. There is much more to Florida than theme parks and overcrowded beaches. Three veteran Florida enthusiasts Chris, Chelsey, and Ryan share their travel experiences and perspective for exploring the Sunshine State. Each episode will delve into the natural and fascinating aspects of Florida, including the trails, beaches, springs, history, ecological issues, and recreational opportunities.

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All Episodes

35:12

Florida Trail Fest: The Inside Scoop of Florida's...

The Florida Madcaps ·

2026/02/28

Send a text This week the Madcaps were joined by Bri, the Community Engagement Manager for the Florida Trail Association as we discuss the details of the 2nd annual Florida Trail Fest. This year, the FTA staff has been hard at work making the trail fest significantly larger and more engaging than last year. For the Florida Trail Fest schedule and details, click here Vendors scheduled to attend the Trailfest are: ZPacks Florida State Parks Foundation Pinhoti Outdoor Ce...

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Helping Birds in Florida with Elizabeth Filippelli

The Florida Madcaps ·

2026/02/18

Send a text In this episode, we spoke with Elizabeth Filippelli of Duval Audubon! We discussed some of the perils that birds face, particularly in urban settings, and how the average Floridian can make a difference. Below are some of the links that we mentioned during the episode: Bird Friendly Toolkit: https://duvalaudubon.org/bird-friendly-toolkit/ Lights Out Account on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUpznHvkXZ9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODB...

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33:22

Ichetuknee History with Lars Andersen

The Florida Madcaps ·

2026/02/04

Send us a text Returning "Madcap" Lars Andersen of Adventure Outpost (who is looking for an assistant for anyone who's interested) discusses some of his vast knowledge of the Ichetucknee River and the surrounding area. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com Ryan c...

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37:50

Florida Trail Thru Hiking Kickoff and South Florida...

The Florida Madcaps ·

2026/01/21

Send us a text This week, the Madcaps discuss the Florida Trail Thru hike kick-off in Big Cypress in South Florida and their time camping, hiking, and meeting hikers who are hiking the entire Florida Trail. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com Ryan can be found ...

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36:35

Exploring the Ocklawaha During the Drawdown

The Florida Madcaps ·

2026/01/07

Send us a text This week, our returning guestis Lars from Adventure Outpost. Lars discusses some of the paddling opportunities on the Ocklawaha River during the drawdown of the Rodman pool. Also, Patrick Connolly (from our previous Torreya Hike Episode) joins us as well. To book a tour with Lars go to https://adventureoutpost.net/ and see his calendar of guided paddles. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Sprin...

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33:31

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

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/12/17

Send us a text In this podcast, the Madcaps discuss the various hiking events and programs that occur statewide and locally. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/ Chris and ...

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35:51

Exploring the Rodman Reservior

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/12/03

Send us a text With the "downdown" of the reservoir, much if what is underwater is currently exposed until January. Lost springs, old forests, and Florida history are visible now. The Madcaps discuss their experiences exploring the Rodman Reservoir. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comment...

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36:15

The Madcaps Reflect on the podcast and balancing both...

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/11/13

Send us a text This week the Madcaps reflect on the podcast as well as balancing volunteering, exploring Florida, and life in general. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/ Chris a...

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39:39

Backcountry Lawman, an interview with Bob Lee about...

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/10/29

Send us a text This week, we have an incredible guest, Bob Lee, who spent decades in law enforcement in Florida. He has some amazing stories about his detective work to track down poachers, chase down illegal fishermen, and survive a boat sinking at night in gator infested waters. More info on Bob can be found here: https://bobhlee.com/ Bob's books can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Backcountry-Lawman-Stories-Florida-History/dp/0813061288 https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Guys-B...

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7:11

A Madcaps Update!

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/10/22

Send us a text Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/ Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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32:28

Lightning in Florida: Fun Facts and Outdoor Precautions

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/10/15

Send us a text This week, the Florida Madcaps have a special guest, Martin Uman who is a professor emeritus with the University of Florida and has worked six decades in the field of lightning. In this episode, he discusses some interesting facts about lightning and answers our questions when it comes to recreating in Florida in the presence of lightning. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sig...

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31:56

Notable Graves and Cemeteries in Florida.

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/10/08

Send us a text This week, the Madcaps discuss some of the graves, cemeteries, and pioneer burial grounds they have seen while hiking in Florida and visiting small towns. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagra...

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29:45

Odd things found along the trail by the Madcaps

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/10/01

Send us a text This week, the Madcaps discuss some of the weird things they have encountered on the trails as they have explored Florida. From burnt underwear to unattended fruit bowls, this episode has some of the more light hearted aspects of hiking. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emaile...

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32:01

Florida's Ghost Towns

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/09/24

Send us a text In this episode the Madcaps discuss a few of the many ghost towns that exist in Florida. These are settlements that are long gone and have few visual reminders. Towns discussed: Ethel https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/historic-town-ethel Ellaville: https://abandonedfl.com/the-town-of-ellaville/ Indian Key; https://www.floridastateparks.org/IndianKey Oleno https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/oleno-state-park Please subscribe! Shares and reviews...

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48:20

Save the Buzztails! Getting to know the Rattlesnake...

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/09/17

Send us a text Fresh out of the Venomous Handling Course (hosted by the Rattlesnake Conservancy), Ryan and The Madcaps learn all things venomous snakes and about the great work the Rattlesnake Conservancy is doing to conserve a largely unappreciated species that is vital to our environment here in Florida. Website: http://savethebuzztails.org Venomous Handling Certification Course schedule: http://savethebuzztails.org/classes Educator Resources for parents, park rangers, and other educators...

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35:48

Part 2 of National Public Lands Day 2025 and...

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/09/10

Send us a text This week is part 2 of 2 of our podcast of National Public Lands Day and Florida's National Parks. Started in 1994 and occurring on the 4th Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day celebrates our public lands with volunteer opportunities and events. Many of our national parks are free, so we decided to discuss the significant ones in Florida! Enjoy! https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/public-lands-day.htm https://www.neefusa.org/national-public-...

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34:39

National Public Lands Day 2025 and Florida's National...

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/09/03

Send us a text This week is part 1 of 2 of our podcast of National Public Lands Day and Florida's National Parks. Started in 1994 and occurring on the 4th Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day celebrates our public lands with volunteer opportunities and events. Many of our national parks are free, so we decided to discuss the significant ones in Florida! Enjoy! https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/public-lands-day.htm https://www.neefusa.org/national-public-...

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40:01

Dark Skies over the Everglades with Anthony Sleiman

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/08/27

Send us a text This week, the Madcaps were extremely fortunate to have special guest Anthony Sleiman, who is well known for his dark sky photography in the Everglades. Anthony shares how he became fascinated with the Everglades and some interesting stories of his adventures. To see Anthony's amazing work, check out the links below. website: https://www.anthonysleiman.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/Anthsleiman/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/anthsleimanphotography Please su...

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37:03

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

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/08/20

Send us a text Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/ Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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35:33

More Cabins to rent in Florida, adventure included!

The Florida Madcaps ·

2025/08/13

Send us a text This week the Madcaps continue on their list of parks and places that have cabins for rent in Florida. Sometimes, dealing with the heat while camping and lugging around a ton of gear isn't for everyone. Some want to enjoy what the park has to offer, then retire to a climate-controlled space with a comfortable bed. Well, there are just over 20 Florida State Parks that offer cabins with varying amenities from bunkhouses to modern buildings, these parks are worth...

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