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 […]
Hiking in Florida
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 […]
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 […]
Hike The Swamp Without Getting Wet At Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary!
Are you like me and like to stay dry yet still experience the swamp flora and fauna of the Everglades? Well, I have something for you: the wonderful Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in the western Everglades is just the ticket! Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – How To Get There Located about 30 minutes east of Naples, the […]
3 Must-Hike Trails In South Florida
It’s winter in Florida and while the rest of the country moans and groans we breathe a huge sigh of relief. Aaaah – the temperatures finally fall below 75 degrees and at last it is possible to make two worlds come together: hiking and South Florida. So, where can you go hiking in a place that is […]
Hiking Myakka River State Park’s Wilderness Preserve And Exploring Nearby Sarasota
After canoeing to the Myakka River Deep Hole last year, where hundreds of Alligators congregate, the decision was made to return for more exploration of Myakka River State Park! This time we were hoping to expend a little less energy and hike the 2.2 miles to the lower lake in Myakka’s State Park Wilderness Preserve. The […]
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 […]