If you happen to be in Gainesville this Sunday and would like to hear several authors read their poems and essays, you can come join me with the Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) for a live reading of their pieces published in the latest issue of Bacopa Literary Review, WAG's annual literary anthology whose latest … Continue reading Come join me on Nov. 8th by Zoom (or in Gainesville) for a live reading of my next essay, “A Subtle Change in Tone”
Just in time for the Florida-Georgia game, check out my latest essay in The SportScribe, “Lost at the Cocktail Party”
In what's turning out to be a busy month for creative writing, I had another essay published this morning in The SportScribe, titled "Lost at the Cocktail Party," just in time for the annual college football game it celebrates. "Lost at the Cocktail Party" is a twisted college football tailgating true story that exhaults two … Continue reading Just in time for the Florida-Georgia game, check out my latest essay in The SportScribe, “Lost at the Cocktail Party”
Come join me this Saturday at Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont for the Lake County Book Festival
If you plan to be near Clermont before you begin Trick or Treating on Saturday (October 31st), you can join me at the 4th Annual Lake County Book Festival in downtown Clermont at Sunshine Book Co. This will be my third time returning to the Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont for its early afternoon celebration … Continue reading Come join me this Saturday at Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont for the Lake County Book Festival
Check out my article in Outdoors Unlimited (“Beyond the Icons: Finding a Fresh Story at Arches National Park”) and my essay on FloridaHikes.com (“Trail to the Past”)
I was thrilled to recently have published two different pieces of outdoor writing, one creative and one an outdoor travel article. The latest Fall 2026 issue of Outdoors Unlimited includes my article titled “Beyond the Icons: Finding a Fresh Story at Arches National Park,” a travel article about my favorite trail to hike in Arches … Continue reading Check out my article in Outdoors Unlimited (“Beyond the Icons: Finding a Fresh Story at Arches National Park”) and my essay on FloridaHikes.com (“Trail to the Past”)
Colorado Bend State Park in Texas offers excellent hiking and backpacking near Austin
Two years ago, I began a tradition of kicking off my winter backpacking season with a one-night adventure outside my home state of Florida during travel to college football games. This year I tried Texas, as I spent the Thursday night before the Florida Gators’ road game last Saturday against the Texas Longhorns backpacking at … Continue reading Colorado Bend State Park in Texas offers excellent hiking and backpacking near Austin
If you Plan to Hike or Backpack in Central Florida this Fall, Beware of these Hunting Dates
We’re once again less than one month away from November, which means two things for outdoor lovers in Florida—For the hikers, it’s time for trail maintenance to restore the Florida Trail for the thru hikers, and for hunters, it’s time to gear up for general gun season. Since many of the best places to hike … Continue reading If you Plan to Hike or Backpack in Central Florida this Fall, Beware of these Hunting Dates
Check out my latest essay, “A Subtle Change in Tone,” in Bacopa Literary Review
After a long, relaxing summer, my first of several essays set for publication this fall, "A Subtle Change in Tone," has now made it into print in Bacopa Literary Journal, which is now available for purchase. I'll also be joining other authors whose works appear in Bacopa's next issue at the magazine's release event on … Continue reading Check out my latest essay, “A Subtle Change in Tone,” in Bacopa Literary Review
For a Taste of Lake Wales Ridge Hiking, Check Out Scrub Point Preserve
After a long summer mostly spent away from the trails of Central Florida, my wife and I recently reconnected with our home forests by discovering a new set of trails tantalizingly close to our home in Winter Garden, on a peninsula on the southern shore of Johns Lake that was opened to the public only … Continue reading For a Taste of Lake Wales Ridge Hiking, Check Out Scrub Point Preserve
Just an Hour’s Drive from Split, Šibenik Will Awe You With Medieval Charm
During my summer hiatus from backpacking in Central Florida, I’ve decided to spend the next several weeks posting about the towns and islands my family and I visited during our weeklong sailing trip in June on the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. If you’re interested in learning more about what it’s like to charter a sailboat … Continue reading Just an Hour’s Drive from Split, Šibenik Will Awe You With Medieval Charm
Thanks to Artist Robert Gorby for Making My Blog Beautiful
If you've checked back recently on my website (https://RobRogersWriter.com) or my blog (https://backpackingdeskjockey.blog), you may have noticed some changes to their home pages and menus, which I'm hoping will improve both sites. Tops on the list is the cover art for the blog, thanks to a good friend in Pennsylvania. My blog's new cover art … Continue reading Thanks to Artist Robert Gorby for Making My Blog Beautiful
