Épisodes

  • Southwest Florida's Outdoor Gem: Crew Land and Water Trust (CREW).
    Jul 9 2025

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    This week the Madcaps have special guest Robin Serne from CREW to discuss the ecological importance of the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) and some of the recreational opportunities there. From alligators to Florida Panthers, many species call this area home.

    Info on CREW can be found at:


    https://crewtrust.org/

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    Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps

    Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com

    Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    38 min
  • Silver Springs and the Silver River with Lars Andersen
    Jul 2 2025

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    Lars Andersen, noted Florida guide and Florida Master Naturalist Instructor, joins us to discuss the various aspects of Silver Springs and the Silver River.


    Lar's Website:

    https://adventureoutpost.net/

    Lar's Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/lars.andersen.3388/

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    Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps

    Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com

    Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    32 min
  • The Ocklawaha: History, Geology, and Environmental Challenges with Lars Andersen
    Jun 25 2025

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    This week Lars, a guide in Florida with decades of experience discusses various aspects of the amazing Ocklawaha River in north central Florida.


    Lar's Website:

    https://adventureoutpost.net/

    Lar's Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/lars.andersen.3388/

    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/madcaps

    Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com

    Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    34 min
  • Exploring the Santa Fe River with Lars Andersen
    Jun 18 2025

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    This week the Madcaps discuss the Santa Fe River and region with Lars Andersen, a Florida legend who has spent decades as a guide in northeast and north central Florida.


    Lar's Website:

    https://adventureoutpost.net/

    Lar's Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/lars.andersen.3388/

    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/madcaps

    Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com

    Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    35 min
  • Fun of Florida's waters. The basics of kayaking in Florida.
    Jun 11 2025

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    A listener suggested this awesome episode. This week the Madcaps discuss some of the basics of kayaking from their perspective after paddling dozens of miles in Florida's waterways.

    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/madcaps

    Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com

    Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    32 min
  • Exploring Even MORE Springs with Danielle of the Florida Springs Passport!
    Jun 4 2025

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    This week Ryan and Danielle finish discussing the rest of the springs located in the Florida Springs Passport Vol. 1. If you are looking for some new springs to visit this episode covers the basic info for a number of awesome springs 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/madcaps

    Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com

    Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    29 min
  • Exploring the Florida Springs with Danielle.
    May 28 2025

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    Since it is officially springs season in Florida. Ryan and Danielle of the Florida Springs Passport give an overview of the springs listed in the passport. So if you have springs on your mind or just wanted to learn about some possible new ones you haven't visited. This is the episode for you!


    The Florida Springs Passport is available at:

    https://floridaspringspassport.com/

    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/madcaps

    Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com

    Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    25 min
  • Guana River Wildlife Management Area
    May 21 2025

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    While Guana River WMA is in the news now due to an attempted land swap. This week Ryan, Sarah, and Nancy discuss what makes Guana great as far as wildlife, history, and recreation opportunities.

    Guana River WMA

    https://myfwc.com/recreation/lead/guana-river/


    GTM: One of Florida's three Estuarine Reserch Reserves

    https://gtmnerr.org/

    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/madcaps

    Questions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.com

    Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

    Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

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    32 min