Ocala National Forest, just north of Orlando, is the second largest nationally protected forest in Florida with more than 600 springs, rivers and lakes. It is an area of outstanding beauty and serenity and perfect for visiting the crystal clear springs that seem to be at every turn! Alexander Springs Springs are classified by how much […]
Florida History
Marco Island’s Dome Houses and Tigertail Beach – A Kayak Adventure
Unfortunately, so many well-made plans are hampered by uncooperative weather! Although last week’s attempt to kayak the more than 10 mile round-trip to the Dome Houses on Cape Romano was abandoned, I still decided to research their story. After all, the trip is only postponed! Most people, including many Floridians, have not heard of the Dome Houses which makes […]
Exploring The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse And Area
Operated by the Loxahatchee River Historical Society, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum offers tours of the lighthouse and the grounds, as well as the opportunity to see the beautiful surrounding views of the Jupiter Inlet and Loxahatchee River. The Beautiful Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse History Of The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Authorized in 1853 by Congress, the […]
Historic Halloween Fun – The Spirits Of Stranahan House Tour
In my previous blog post on Stranahan House’s holiday events, I covered the house’s history and their famous ‘Victorian Christmas’ event. Stranahan House is the oldest house of Fort Lauderdale and holds plenty of history and stories from the city’s earliest days. The house was built by Frank Stranahan in 1901 and later converted from a trading […]
Get Into The Holiday Spirit At Stranahan House’s ‘Victorian Christmas’
You may wonder how to get into that elusive holiday spirit with those balmy ‘flip-flop’ days here in South Florida, while the rest of the country is shivering and very much aware of the impending holiday season. South Florida in December December sneaks up on us flip-flopped and bathing-suited creatures almost unnoticed. Suddenly we are looking […]
Don’t Miss This Fort Myers Gem – The Edison And Ford Winter Estates
So you are in Fort Myers and it is raining. Oh dear! Perhaps you simply had enough of the beach for a day, and are nursing a sunburn. What now? Why not head over to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in downtown Fort Myers for a few hours of history, culture, inventions and botany? The […]
Kayaking And Snorkeling At Historic Virgina Key Beach Park – The Antidote To South Beach
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is located only minutes from downtown Miami’s hustle and bustle. It’s hard to believe the city is only a stone’s throw away when you pull into this quiet and abandoned-looking park. Virginia Key is reached via Rickenbacker causeway – or by boat – and is divided from Key Biscayne by a busy channel called […]
How To Spend An Afternoon in Sanibel And Captiva Including The J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge
Let’s say you only have a day or half a day to explore the lovely islands of Sanibel and Captiva. What should you see, where should you go? I have put together just a few things that are a ‘must see’ on the islands, if you are a little interested in history and wildlife. As […]