Recently, I decided to take some time and hike the 32 miles of Big Cypress on the The Florida National Scenic Trail. The FNST is a 1300 mile footpath that crosses the state from one end to the other. The Big Cypress section begins at the southernmost end of the trail, found at Oasis Visitor Center. This section is well known for its difficulty due to high water levels, deep mud and wildlife. With this hike, my intention is to start working on a much anticipated art project of painting the Florida National Scenic Trail as I hike it from end to end. It is something I have been wanting to do since I first set foot on the trail, shortly after I was given the trail name "Acorn", about 3.5 years ago.
