Traveling Florida’s Seminole Trail: A Complete Guide to Seminole Indian Historic and Cultural Sites

by Doug Alderson

Whether you start your journey down the Seminole Trail as an armchair adventurer or seek to visit the sites in person, this unique guide will give greater understanding to the prominent role of Seminole Indians in the place we call Florida. Visit the old Negro Fort site in the Panhandle, the Alachua Savannah near Gainesville, the Dade Battlefield in Bushnell, the Smallwood Store in the Ten Thousand Islands, Indian Key in the Florida Keys, and the destroyed sugar plantations near St. Augustine, and so much more.

Genres: History

208 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Doug Alderson prefers a kayak to a desk, hugs trees and friends, and loves observing alligators, manatees and other wildlife in their natural environment. Most of his 17 published books focus on the dynamic and quirky nature of his home state of Florida. They include America's Alligator, Wild Florida Waters, Waters Less Traveled, New Dawn for the Kissimmee River, Encounters with Florida's Endangered Wildlife and A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions. He has won six first place Royal Palm Literary awards for nonfiction books, three gold medals from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, and several other state and national writing and photography awards. His latest book, Discovering Florida’s Coast, was the fourth runner up for 2023 book of the year by the Florida Writers Association. Additionally, his articles and photographs have been featured in numerous magazines such as Native Peoples, Sierra and Mother Earth News.

Doug received the inaugural Environmental Service Award by Paddle Florida in 2015 “for conspicuous commitment, unflagging dedication and love of Florida’s natural environment.” For several years, he coordinated Florida’s designated paddling trail system and helped to establish the 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail. He is currently the Outreach and Advocacy Director for Apalachicola Riverkeeper.

Reviews

[Charlotte Quante · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating and well-researched guide! Doug Alderson brings Florida’s rich Seminole history to life with depth and respect. Each site feels like stepping into a living story. Perfect for both travelers and history lovers I learned so much and now want to see these places in person.

[Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another very good guide from Doug Alderson! Plus it has a list of interesting resources. I will be detouring from time to time in my travels to visit some of the venues I have missed in the past.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like Florida History, you'll like Seminole Trail.
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