TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Apalachicola National Forest is hosting a full moon interpretive hike into Bradwell Bay Wilderness as part of its 2014 commemoration of the Wilderness Act on Friday, June 13, 2014.
The Wilderness Act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 3, 1964, established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS) and set aside an initial 9.1 million acres of wildlands for the use and benefit of the American people. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this historic legislation.
To celebrate, Wilderness and Recreation Planner Haven Cook of the National Forests in Florida will be leading the three-mile interpretive walk on the Florida National Scenic Trail, which runs through the wilderness.
“Everyone should come prepared for a day out in the woods,” said Cook. “While we’ll be hiking on a flat sandy trail, it may be physically demanding for some people.”
Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear; bring snacks, flashlight or headlamp, plenty of water, insect repellant and rain gear depending on weather conditions.
Space is limited to 20 people and registration is required. The group will gather at Hudson Park across from the Sonic Drive-In on Highway 319 in Crawfordville, Fla., at 8:00 p.m., and caravan to the Florida National Scenic Trailhead on Forest Road 329.
To register for the event or for more information, contact Recreation Program Manager Chandra Roberts at 850-926-3561, ext. 6509 or by email, chandraroberts@fs.fed.us.
Visit http://www.wilderness.net and http://www.wilderness50th.org to find out more about wilderness, the Wilderness Act and Wilderness50 events throughout the year.
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