Tocobaga Indians of "La Florida" and Hernando De Soto

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[@ramoncranert8177]

"La historia de los cerdos en la Florida." Yes, I just learned a lot more about pigs in this state! Along US Hwy 41 up here in Dunnellon, there's the occasional little faded yellow sign marking "The DeSoto Trail." I suspect most people are oblivious to it, whizzing by at 55 mph.

[@hikewithmike4673]

the Hernando Trail goes from Fort Brooke (Tampa) all the way up to Ft. King (Ocala) near Bushnell the conquistadors engaged in a battle with Native Americans and a Conquistadors sword was recovered I think it is on display at the Dade Battlefield site

[@jonroberts9367]

I really enjoy learning the history of where you take us.

[@FLtrailblazer]

Thank you!

[@davidgough3512]

Enjoying the historical notes. THANKS Trailblazer, for promoting awareness of public lands, and ranchlands, which continue to be threatened by excessive logging, mining and mineral leasing, aquifer pumping, development pressures, typical negligent abusers, underfunding and outright sell-off.. so we need supporters and conscientious users. Even from a coldly pragmatic POV, public lands and private ranchlands induce rain, catch hold and purify a shrinking water supply, and increase adjacent property values.

[@hikewithmike4673]

right on!!!

[@cWatts-zv3oo]

Very informative, you've done your homework! Thanks so much.

[@bthomas493]

Another wonderfully informative video! Received the stickers yesterday. Thanks!

[@vicconstruction9126]

I love your video's mate.

[@sgtchill]

great video!

[@hikewithmike4673]

I come across orange trees in the middle of the woods near the Indian mounds my guess is the conquistadors traded the seeds with Native Americans and they grew in the Indian villages and now I come across the wild citrus fruits on my hikes in the woods and the swamps

[@aligator9552]

There called Seville oranges, very bitter.

[@aligator9552]

I noticed in the past 10 years or so, the rooting up of the soil by the feral hogs has got much worse! I blame all the development to the north in New Tampa as a result of driving the hogs into the lower Hillsborough conservation lands. There's so much great history back there. By the way, most of the tree's in your video are less than 20 years old. There was so much logging that took place in that area for so many years that there is only a few truly "old" trees left. I have been back in the same woods and without being a Botanist I can say there are some oaks and other trees there are a couple hundred years old at least.

[@aligator9552]

I think I hiked this trail many times. Is the logging trail north of Morris Bridge park?

[@danieldelewis2448]

I feel like with the Indian tribes in general, they were made to go to areas that were considered uninhabitable; once there they where to use their agricultural skills to "tame" the land. Once their purpose had been served they would be forced off that land as it was now deemed "good", and ready for civilization. After several iterations of this strategy it was clear that the tribes that would form the seminal, which included escaped slaves, would form the land for means of war.

[@timholder6461]

There was never gold there, or am I wrong

[@FloridaMan213]

Yeah never any in Florida, but many think stories of gold were used to make the Spanish continue northward and out of their given villages. Essentially many think the native guides during his expedition realized the nature of these Conquistadors, and promised them gold, but not in THEIR area. The guides even went as far as to walk them through the toughest of terrain and almost impenetrable swamps full of mosquitos and wet ground. There were some accounts of seeing gold, but likely brought by earlier traders and such.

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

3:00 Of course they're not native to Florida (the wild 🐖s),They were brought by the Spanish. I knew someone that encounter group of them (since they usually come in groups) in Germany 🇩🇪 when they spent their time there overseas in the US military 🪖 during the 90s they (the 🐖s) smiled since theat person I knew had a guardian angel (i.e. the angel Michael) by their side and that person was left unharmed. 4:31 no to mention , they ( 🐖s) brought deceases that the natives of Florida were not accustomed to

[@brucemartin2605]

There is no license required to hunt feral hogs in Florida. Florida statue 790.25 allows open carry of firearms while traveling to camp,fish,hunt..

[@ralphdavis6052]

I would imagine one would need a hunting license to hunt pig. Yes, we can open carry on the way to, durning the act of, camping, hunting and fishing. You can not stop for fuel during your drive and open carry.

[@timbosboudreaus7996]

Are Soft shell turtles indigenous?

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

The Florida softshell 🐢 is found all over the state except for the northern parts of Escambia, Santa Rosa, and the northwest tip of Okaloosa

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

The answer to your question is : Yes,The Florida softshell 🐢 is found primarily in the state of Florida, but it also ranges to southern sections of South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. It is the only species of softshell turtle whose range spans the entire Florida peninsula. They are native to the southeastern United States.

[@theideabank8797]

Miami fed the gators yesterday well feed them next week

[@theideabank8797]

If we run through the forest the alligators might get us

[@Coopdog-dp5eq]

Please, Please, Please, start saying exactly where you are, where to park etc. it's really annoying. I do love your channel though.

[@ACE37man]

He doesn't usually disclose the exact location of artifacts to prevent people from taking stuff. Especially in land that's not protected

[@taylorfillinger4071]

its better that he doesnt.

[@davidgough3512]

Lots of public lands info.. look up county parks and preserves, water management districts (SWFMD etc), flood retention areas, wildlife management districts, state forests, state parks, state recreation areas, national recreation areas, national forests, national parks and monuments, national estuarine research reserves, bicycle and equestrian trails, rails to trails, canoe trails. Also consult local outdoor equipment outfitters, bait and tackle shops, canoe outfitters, bicycle shops.

[@brucemartin2605]

Go take a hike CD..He did mention what river that is and the county.. Those mounds most definitely could have artifacts and burials..There are mounds in every county throughout the south and not just Florida..