I don’t know if I can find the words to describe what an amazing sight it is to see so many of Florida’s gentle giants gathered together in one place. To see one of these large and loveable marine mammals in the wild is spectacular enough, but to […]
John and I started our hike at the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center located at 10941 Burnt Store Road, in Punta Gorda (Charlotte County), Florida. This is where the Gulf’s saltwater meets with the freshwater creeks along the edge of Charlotte Harbor. Our hike took us through habitats of […]
A short hike from the Withlacoochee Forest’s trail 22 trailhead is a unique natural geological feature; one that you don’t see every day in Florida. Caves! Now, these aren’t the kind of caves with stalactites and stalagmites that most people might be familiar with; no, these are Florida […]
Located in Tarpon Springs in Florida’s Pinellas County, Brooker Creek Preserve is 8,700 acres of natural protected and preserved land in the midst of an ever-growing urban area. This was John and my first visit to Brooker Creek Preserve, and we are always excited to explore new trails […]
January 2021 Fishing ForecastSouthShore Tampa BayCapt. Danny Guarino Wow, 2021, and a very Happy New Year to all. I do hope 2021 brings you all good health. We are all hoping the nice weather and the excellent fishing of December will continue. Winter in Florida can bring cold […]
Kanapaha Botanical Garden is a 62-acre facility near the banks of Lake Kanapaha, within Alachua County, in Gainesville Florida. On this adventure, I first had to learn how to pronounce the word Kanapaha and learn its meaning. I found out that it is believed that the word kanapaha […]
In 1848 James Alderman was the first settler along the Alafia River at the location where Alderman’s Ford Park in Plant City – Lithia, Florida, sits today. In old English, the word ford describes crossing a body of water at a shallow point. When James Alderman settled the land, […]
John and I went on a one day trip to visit the quaint and historic city of Mount Dora. Located in Lake County 25 miles North-west of Orlando, Mount Dora sits on the eastern shore of Lake Dora and is 184 feet above sea level. In flat Florida, […]
Located along the southeastern edge of The Ocala National Forest, just outside of Paisley, Florida, in Lake County is the Clearwater Lake Recreation Area and Campground. Map of the Clearwater Lake Recreation Area What makes this campground special for hikers and mountain or trail biking enthusiasts is its […]
Howard Solomon was a creator of art, or what I call a blue-collar artist, an artist whose creations speak to everyday people. He took ordinary objects and turned them into masterpieces that people from all walks of life could appreciate. Howard saw through imaginative eyes that could look […]