Florida cracker trail association 29th annual cross state ride. Florida cracker trail association florida greenways and trails multimedia story about the florida cracker trail coordinates. Florida cracker trail association the idea of implementing digital technologies in agriculture was regarded as pure science fiction not very long ago. Florida trail map and databook florida trail association. Together with our partners, the association provides opportunities for the public to contribute to meaningful volunteer work, engage in outdoor recreation, and participate in. Florida cracker trail association ride 2016 miss anne over the kissimmee river on this horseback riding adventure in. Annual ride registration florida cracker trail association florida. The trail ride began in 1987 when a group of likeminded individuals formed the florida cracker trail association. The millennium trails is a partnership among the white house millennium council, the department of transportation, railstotrails conservancy, the national endowment for the arts and other public agencies and private organizations. Florida trail map set the official florida trail map set and data book are updated and released november 1 of each year.
A cross trail splits the loop in half, making two loops of approximately 3 miles each. The florida cracker trail museum is a collection of old buildings from around hardee county a cabin an old blacksmiths shop a 1914 woodburning locomotive two buggies. It is a 120 mile long route that makes a great road trip by car. The florida cracker trail is a twolane road across the state of grazing cattle. Spring lake property association, 6100 us highway 98. The cracker trail parade in fort pierce treasures of. George masengale previous director for florida cracker. The ride commemorates crossstate cattle drives to ports on the west coast to be shipped to cuba more than 160 years ago. The cracker trail zolfo springs, florida hardee county. The florida cracker trail runs from just east of bradenton, and ends in fort pierce, a total distance of approximately 120 miles 190 km in years past, this route was used for both cattle and horses.
This organization has not provided guidestar with a mission statement. We are the loxahatchee chapter of the florida trail association. If you enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, ecovolunteering, this is the group for you. Fta membership is not mandatory to hike our trails, but it is encouraged. Following the cracker trail parade, the public is invited to join the riders to learn more about florida history and this historic event by meeting the trail riders and learning about local history and the florida cracker trail association. Forms for activity leaders and crew leaders apalachee. Membership in the florida cracker trail association, inc.
George masengale archived record parrish, fl previous director for florida cracker trail association, inc. The cracker trail parade in fort pierce treasures of fort pierce. The indian river chapter of the florida trail association is responsible for creating and maintaining trails in the east central florida area. Opportunities for children to get their picture taken aboard a horse or mule will be available. The florida cracker trail association is a 501 c3, not for profit association dedicated to preserving the unique history of florida through the.
Cracker trail ride replays florida cowboy lore lake. However, weve now come to the point where it is more than commonplace to talk about, and develop different technologies that will improve both the quality of life for farmers, as well as their. The only thing we love more than trails is volunteers. Chapter meeting and programs apalachee chapter of the. The florida cracker trail association is a nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to the mission of keeping history alive by educating through demonstration, the old florida cracker pioneer ways of agriculture, animal husbandry and respect for the land as well. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the florida trail association. Past events suncoast chapter florida trail association. Florida crackers were colonial era british and american pioneer settlers and their descendants in what is now the u.
On request, and during special events, a docent will open the doors of the old cracker cabin, post office, and blacksmith shop and offer. Cracker trail elementary school is consistently one of highlands countys top elementary schools. Since its beginning in 1967, cracker trail museum has collected over 4,000 items related to pioneerera florida history. Florida cracker trail association inc guidestar profile. Annual historical one hundred and twenty mile crossstate ride from bradenton to fort pierce. The florida cracker trail runs from just east of bradenton, and ends in fort pierce, a total. We are one of several chapters of the florida trail association located around the state each responsible for. We have the most involved parents, a dedicated staff and the. Longshore superintendent of schools and sheriff blackman talking about see something, say something and making false threats. Cracker trail elementary was established in 1991 and named for its proximity to the florida cracker trail. Cracker trail museum and pioneer village zolfo springs. The florida trail association builds, maintains, protects, and promotes the unique florida national scenic trail florida trail, along with a network of hiking trails throughout the state of florida.
Spring lake property association is a homeowners association in sebring, fl, that is committed to keeping their residents happy. Explore 7 stops along the florida cracker trail in old florida. The route they follow is the return trip of the original cracker trail when cowboys herded cattle from fort pierce, across the the state and eventually to tampa where they would eventually ship some of the cattle to cuba. Florida cracker trail association ride 2016 duration. Towards the middle of february each year, members of the florida cracker trail association begin their annual crossstate trail ride, beginning on the states east cost and ultimately ending on the west coast. Trail is accessible from a separate entrance off us 301 s, immediately north of the river. Every year, the florida cracker trail association recreates the ride across the state to bring attention to floridas history with cattle pioneers and. Cracker trail ride cross county tomorrow the annual cracker trail ride will make its way through highlands county tomorrow. Mini sonic booms from cracking whips resonated through the streets of historic downtown fort pierce, heralding the arrival of. Today it includes parts of state road 66, state road 64, and u. The florida cracker trail was selected as a community millennium trail on november 20, 2000. Donate 100% add 3% so that 100% of the donation goes to florida trail association. To join the florida trail association includes membership in the.
Along the trail, travelers can still visit the desert inn and restaurant in yeehaw junction, which was built in 1885 as a saloon for weary crackers and travelers, with a brothel on the second floor. Highway 98 on november 20, 2000, the florida cracker trail was selected as a community millennium trail. Cracker trail riders finish 120mile ride at downtown fort pierce. The florida trail association fta develops, maintains, protects and promotes a network of hiking trails throughout the state, including the unique florida national scenic trail commonly known as the florida trail. Florida cracker trail association ride 2016 youtube.
The florida cracker trail association is a nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to the mission of keeping history alive, by educating through demonstration, the old florida cracker pioneer ways of agriculture, animal husbandry, and respect for the land as well as the hardships and joys of life on the original frontier. Cracker trail ride fort pierce 2017 02 25 duration. The florida cracker trail association is a nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to the mission of keeping history alive. Florida cracker trail association ride 2016 choyce llc. Short five minute video of some of the highlights of the florida cracker trail association ride 2016. Each item is maintained either within glass enclosed cases or strategically placed around the floor of the museum. Florida trail association has partnered with network for good to securely process your online credit card payment via network for good tax id 680480736. Donate 97% i understand network for good will deduct 3% to cover transaction costs. Our chapter is located in the palm beach county area. Rider cracks a whip for the annual florida cracker trail ride across florida. The mission of the florida cracker cattle association is to preserve these cattle that were so important to the agricultural history of florida and that provided the foundation for todaypublic, especially young people, regarding the role of florida cracker cattle in floridas history. An annual cracker trail ride is conducted in february of each year by members of the florida cracker trail association.
Below is a break down of the florida trail data book, free for download. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment condition or practices conducted by. Today youre likely to find members of the ret hat society meeting for lunch and. Together with our partners, we provide opportunities for the public to hike, engage in outdoor recreation, participate in. Crossstate ride by florida cracker trail associaton.