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.

Podcasting since 2023 • 154 episodes

The Florida Madcaps

Latest Episodes

The Madcaps share even more fun Florida Visitor Centers and Small Museums

This week, the Madcaps discuss their favorite visitor centers and small museums. Here are the links for the ones that were discussed.Guy Bradley Visitors Center on Flamigo Keyhttps://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/gbvc.htm<...

April 21, 2026 • 36:47

Interesting Visitor Centers and Parks with Outstanding Interpretative Displays in Florida

This week, the Madcaps discuss the best visitor centers, small museums, and interpretive displays that can be found in the natural areas of Florida!Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museumhttps://www.ahtahthiki.c...

April 08, 2026 • 36:58

Talkin Florida State Parks with Matt Caldwell of the Florida State Parks Foundation

This week's guest is Matt Caldwell, President of the Florida State Parks Foundation. We discuss what the Foundation does to improve our state parks.To become a member of the Florida State Park Foundation:https://flori...

March 25, 2026 • 44:48

Conservation Florida: Conserving Florida's Disappearing Natural Places

This week, our guest is Kristin Anderson, the Programs & Community Engagement Lead with Conservation Florida. We discuss Conservation Florida's mission to conserve natural areas here in Florida and some of their upcoming events. ...

March 10, 2026 • 33:56

Florida Trail Fest: The Inside Scoop of Florida's Premier Trail Festival

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 f...

February 28, 2026 • 35:12

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Fan Mail

Thanks for Hosting Capt Karl Deigert on this Madcaps podcast. It is appreciated, along with your interest and knowledge of the dire status of the Florida Waters. Your support in talking about and supporting the State Constitutional Amendment 2026 for the "Right to Clean and Healthy Waters, means everything. Thank you also for being aligned with Florida Springs Council. I'll be watching for other water and nature minded podcasts. D. M. Neeley, Ambassador with Floridarighttocleanwater.org. I'm now in Ocala FL., previously Ft Myers Beach/ Ft Myers, the Islands, SWFL.

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