You might have noticed my blog’s strange obsession with the Redland area lately. No? Well, I wrote two articles recently, one about the Redland Road Rallye here, and another about Schnebly Winery here. Prior to spending a few weekends in the Redland area, I had no idea how much there was to see and do […]
Florida History
Juniper Springs – A ‘Fun Run’ For The Experienced Kayaker
I absolutely love Ocala National Forest in central Florida. It has everything the adventurer desires: the area feels remote, has fantastic trails, beautiful springs, and a lot of interesting ‘old Florida’ quirkiness thrown in – such as the Fort Gates ferry (I wrote about that here). The springs are so very beautiful. My favorites in Ocala […]
5 Reasons To Visit Palatka This Winter Or Anytime!
If you have never heard of Palatka – fear not. Neither had I, until the day that I was traveling on a trusty Amtrak train up to Jacksonville and passed through the area. It looked like a by-gone landscape with beautiful rivers, forests, and not many settlements. I thought to myself that it would be […]
An Afternoon At Historic Deering Estate In Miami
As the temperatures start to cool down in South Florida, I begin to – reluctantly – think about things to do that don’t involve getting into water. Miami is home to a few hidden gems, for example Vizcaya and the topic of today’s post, the wonderful Deering Estate. Both were owned by brothers Charles and […]
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – Oasis Of Calm Amidst Fort Lauderdale’s Urban Sprawl
Sometimes, staying close to home has its advantages. A big project, finally finished before lunchtime, had me gasping for a little nature as a reward. With only half a day to spend and no wheels, what could I do? Good old Hugh Taylor Birch State Park came to mind, just under two miles from my […]
Tamara’s Top 10 Fun Summertime Things To Do In South Florida And Beyond
I have been around Florida, and particularly South Florida and the Keys. Although my list of ‘places to see’ and ‘things to do’ is still as long as my arm and I am adding to it constantly, it’s time to take stock and bring you a list of my hot favorites before the summer is out. And […]
Charming Stuart And Gilbert’s Bar House Of Refuge
If the word ‘bar’ within the name of a historic site gets you all excited, I hear you. However, I have to disappoint. Gilbert’s Bar House Of Refuge has no bar. I guessed that on arrival, but there is always that faint glimmer of hope, which was promptly extinguished by the nice man greeting us at the gift […]
Wakulla Springs – Ancient Bones, Tarzan, And A Charming 1930’s Lodge
Like the title suggests, this is not your usual ‘run of the mill’ spring. This wonderful park’s proper name is ‘Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park‘, but that’s quite the mouthful, so Wakulla Springs will do. An enormous pre ice-age sink hole, Wakulla Springs is one of the deepest and largest freshwater springs in the world. […]