The award-winning Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park is one of the most popular zoos in the Southeastern United States and is Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Encompassing over 56 acres, Zoo Tampa emphasizes endangered, threatened, and vulnerable species from climates similar to that of the […]
Marie and William Selby moved to Sarasota, Florida in the 1920s. Despite their wealth, they lived a quiet life away from Sarasota’s social scene. Marie was a lover of nature, and upon her death in the 1970s, she left her home and property to the city with the […]
Updated March 19, 2021 One of Florida’s natural and Ancient wonders, the ravines at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka, formed over thousands of years. The steephead ravines result from seeping underground water, which undercuts the sandy slopes, causing them to collapse. In 1933 the once-booming city of […]
John and I have been hiking now for just over a year, and up to this point, we had been choosing trails that have been easy to moderate trails to navigate. After a year, we decided that perhaps it was time to step it up a bit and […]
I know it sounds a bit cliche, but John and I found that Lake Mirror Park really does have something for the entire family. And the best part? It is all absolutely free, making it a great value family fun day. Pack a picnic lunch and make a […]
Located in southwest Leesburg, Flat Island Preserve is a 2,300-acre conservation area that protects two beautiful wooded islands, Flat Island and Magnolia Island, and the wetlands surrounding them. The Daubenmire Trail, a 3.7-mile network of loops named after Dr. Rexford Daubenmire, a botany professor, takes hikers through lush […]
Once an area known for its numerous muck farms, the Lake Apopka North Shore has been restored to beautiful and scenic land that is now known for its numerous opportunities to view wildlife. In 1941, the 20,000 acres that make up Lake Apopka’s north shore were separated from […]
John and I like to find different kinds of things to see and do on our journey through Florida. Florida has a lot to offer; of course, it is known for its pristine beaches and theme parks, but John and I want to explore past the well-known and […]
John and I spent some time checking out Fanning Springs State Park in Fanning Springs, Florida. Fanning Spring produces 65 million gallons of water daily, making it a second-magnitude spring, and the water is a cool 72 degrees year-round. John and I enjoyed the scenic boardwalk path through […]
Located in Fort White, Florida, Ichetucknee Springs State Park is the perfect outing for anyone looking for a day of outdoor adventure. Whether you are looking for a day of leisurely hiking, wildlife viewing, swimming in a cool spring, a family picnic, a vigorous paddle on the river, […]