The Florida Madcaps

Sunshine State Seekers and the Florida Excursionist
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The Florida Madcaps

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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Historical Destinations Near Florida's First Coast

    Send us a textThis week Bree from @hiberniahistory (filling in for the ever adventuring Sunshine State Seekers) and Ryan discuss their favorite destinations along Florida's First Coast from the little-known area of Hibernia to the plantation ruins around Ormond Beach.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/madcapsQuestions and comments can be e...

    29 min

  2. JAN 22

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

    Send us a textThis week the Madcaps discuss micro hiking. Which is often what naturalists do by paying attention to the details to the wildlife, vegetation, tracks, and signs of wildlife on the trail. It can take a short hike and turn it into an adventure. There are various apps and resources to help!https://www.inaturalist.org/ (plant and animal identification app/website)https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ (bird ID, uses your smartphone microphone to listen and identif...

    30 min

  3. JAN 15

    Even More Madcaps Everglades Adventures

    Send us a textOur guest this week can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/hiberniahistory/The Nike Missle Site Festival details can be found at:https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/nike-site-festival.htmThis week the Madcaps discuss the rest of their Everglades experiences such as hiking the pine rocklands, the Nike Missle Site, and Shark Valley.Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up ...

    29 min

  4. JAN 8

    The Madcaps Camp at Everglades National Park

    Send us a textOn this week's episode the Madcaps camp at Everglades National Park and discuss their experiences hiking and enjoying the fascinating Everglades Ecosystem. 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/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.ins...

    28 min

  5. JAN 1

    More Florida Wildlife Encounters

    Send us a textThis week the Madcaps continue the discussion of their encounters with wildlife while enjoying the outdoors in Florida.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/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey...

    33 min

  6. 12/25/2024

    Tales of the Madcaps Encounters with Florida Wildlife.

    Send us a textThis week the Madcaps discuss the wildlife encounters that they have had while exploring Florida from freeloading raccoons to swinging monkeys.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/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excurs...

    31 min
  7. The best and worst of 2024 when it comes to Florida's environment as well as a 2025 "Wish List"

    12/22/2024

    The best and worst of 2024 when it comes to Florida's environment as well as a 2025 "Wish List"

    Send us a textThis week Ryan & Ryan share their personal lists of what was good & bad in 2024 as well as a "wish list" of what they would hope to see happen in 2025.If you would like to also make a difference in the New Year attend the DEP Harm Rule hearings at 9:00 AM on January 6th, 2025 in Tallahassee or submit a comment. Details can be found at: https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsharmrulePlease subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE ...

    51 min
  8. Florida Officials Complaining about Conservation Lands, Green Washing, and Watering Down Water Legislation

    12/15/2024

    Florida Officials Complaining about Conservation Lands, Green Washing, and Watering Down Water Legislation

    Send us a textBecome a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membershipLearn about Springs Water Quality Plans - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsbmapsLearn about Springs Harm Rule Lawsuit - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/springsharmruleSenate Bill 552 - https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/552Florida Springs by Dr. Chris Meindl - https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9780813079158Find your Legislative Delegation Meetings - https:/...

    46 min
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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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  • Creator
    Sunshine State Seekers and the Florida Excursionist
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Florida Madcaps
  • Show Website
    The Florida Madcaps

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