Gregg Patterson

Tallahassee

Executive Director and Writer at Tallahassee Democrat

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Walking into the Vatican for 80th anniversary of the liberation of Rome | Gregg Patterson

1 week ago | tallahassee.com | Gregg Patterson

I can’t believe it has already been 10 years since my wife Morgan and I hiked the Camino de Santiago. This month we will head out to “Cammino” with an Italian twist. The Camino is a 500-mile pilgrimage trail across northern Spain. In 2018 we also completed the Portuguese Camino which is 400-mile hike across Portugal. Both of these pilgrimages end in Santiago, Spain. These journeys were life-changing both physically and spiritually. Now, we are embarking on a new adventure.
Walkers kick off Word of South at Cascades Park

2 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | Gregg Patterson

It’s going to be a great weekend!Move.Tallahassee is excited to again kick off the 2025 Word of South festival with a Move walk on Saturday at Cascades Park. Word of South, a festival of literature and music, is a unique blend of writers and musicians and an exploration of the relationship between the two disciplines.
Exploring the world on foot: People and places discovered along the way | Gregg Patterson

2 months ago | tallahassee.com | Gregg Patterson

Gregg PattersonGuest columnistLast year brought a unique twist to hiking in the U.S. and overseas. During 2024 we started exploring urban landscapes, this in addition to being out in nature. Walking, whether it be in a city, or out in nature is a great way to meet new people and explore different landscapes. In the States, the Tallahassee Miccosukee Greenway is my “go to” walking path. Over the years, walking on this route I have become friends with a small group of guys who gather daily.
Take a cool walk into fall on the Miccosukee Greenway | Gregg Patterson

Oct 17, 2024 | yahoo.com | Gregg Patterson

Move Tallahassee will kick-off the fall season with an out and back trek totaling 3.5 miles on the beautiful Miccosukee Greenway on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. It’s finally getting cooler! Yahoo!As a result, Move Tallahassee will kick-off the fall season with an out and back trek totaling 3.5 miles on the beautiful Miccosukee Greenway this Saturday morning. When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19Where: Miccosukee Greenway at the Thornton Road parking lot.
Kick off Labor Day weekend with a Move walk at Lake Overstreet | Gregg Patterson

Aug 29, 2024 | tallahassee.com | Gregg Patterson

Gregg PattersonGuest columnistThis is a perfect way to start the holiday weekend with a beautiful walk outdoors in nature. It’s finally cooling off a bit and we have picked a cool shaded path. You will have the choice of 2, or 4 miles at the Beautiful Lake Overstreet Trail. When: 8:30 a.m. sharp, Saturday, Aug. 31At this event, we continue our canopy series with a walk in the woods at Lake Overstreet. You will have the option of a 2- or 4-mile level walk on the top loop.
Move Tallahassee will talk about sleep on Walk with a Doc

Aug 8, 2024 | tallahassee.com | Gregg Patterson

Who doesn’t need more sleep? The importance of sleep will be the theme prior to our trek. Please plan to join us as we partner with Capital Health Plan for “Walk with a Doc.”When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10Where: Lafayette Heritage Trail Park, at Piney Z, 4900 Heritage Park Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32311. This is a great opportunity to meet and walk with Dr. Amy Neal and guest physician, Dr. Ryan Curran. Dr Curren is one of the Family Medicine Physicians from CHP Governor’s Square location.
Creating a Tallahassee that thrives takes united vision, planning, buy-in

May 25, 2024 | tallahassee.com | Gregg Patterson

Gregg PattersonYour TurnHoly Cow. It was recently published that we lost 300 residents last year. While we don’t want the challenges of unbridled growth like South Florida, a shrinking community is not good for many reasons. We currently have all the ingredients to be a world class city, but we can do better. New residents can bring the following benefits:Airport - Imagine an airport that offers numerous competitively priced flights in and out of our town.
Move into festival move with walk at Tallahassee Cascades Park

Apr 25, 2024 | tallahassee.com | Gregg Patterson

We are excited to be kicking off the 2024 Word of South festival with a Move walk at Cascades Park. Word of South, a festival of literature and music, is a unique blend of writers and musicians and an exploration of the relationship between the two disciplines. Our path will take us around Cascades Park, across the Cascades Connector Bridge on a cool route that includes checking out the new developments around Cascades.
Talk and Walk with a Doc at beautiful Alford Greenway

Mar 22, 2024 | tallahassee.com | Gregg Patterson

This Saturday Move Tallahassee will join with "Walk with A Doc" for a beautiful walk out in nature. TMH Family Medicine Residency’s Dr. Maria Andrews will be speaking about the importance of Mental Health. Dr. Amy Neal from Capital Health Plan has organized this walk and will also join us for this event. When: 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23An added bonus is you will be out in nature and will burn a few calories. Another benefit is you might meet some new friends.
People are moving here. Are we ready? | Choose Tallahassee

Mar 16, 2024 | tallahassee.com | Gregg Patterson

Gregg PattersonYour TurnWe have all the ingredients to become a great city. Tallahassee is the capital of the third largest populated state in the US. We have three major institutions of higher learning. These institutions also bring us arts, culture, and nationally recognized sporting events. The Mag Lab brings in researchers from all over the world. This is the largest and highest-powered Mag Lab in the world.