Our latest issue of FORUM

Journey to the Heart of Florida

Trek through the wilds of Florida—1,000 miles from the Everglades to the Okefenokee Swamp. For 100 days, walk, kayak, or ride the occasional horse through dense forests, prairies, rivers, lakes, and swamps. See wildlife, bear and panther tracks, and lots of two-legged characters along the way—from cowboys to commandoes. Join photojournalist Carlton Ward on this adventure and change the way you see Florida. That, and much more, in this issue.

Some highlights:

Looking into a bear’s amber eyes
How the idea for this expedition was born.

The journey begins…
“We don’t know where we’re going to sleep, how far we’re going to go, how much water there will be, or when we’re going to have to carry our boats. It’s a big adventure.”

A superhighway for panthers
More than 100 panthers roam a 26,000-acre refuge.  

A cowman poet
Doyle Rigdon explains the difference between the cowmen of Florida and the cowboys out West.

Hot brass rains down…
Commandoes shoot from Blackhawk helicopters, training for the real thing.

Musical magician
Meet Mark Johnson, winner of the prestigious Steve Martin award for banjo playing. (Yes, that Steve Martin…)

Bridging Cultures
The many labels for Mexican Americans never add up to their real identities, says Norma Caballero.

My Favorite Florida Place
Writer Lynne Barrett describes the eclectic, evolving neighborhood of Miami’s Upper Eastside.

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