Do you love getting into the spirit of the holidays as much as I do? I am a winter baby, birthday in December, and thoroughly enjoy all the festivities around Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year. I love all the sparkly lights and decorations and really don’t mind the dark evenings. I see them as […]
Wildlife Sanctuary, History And Botanical Gardens? Flamingo Gardens Has You Covered
Flamingo Gardens is a great place to escape from South Florida’s hustle and bustle without having to stray too far. Many know it for the animals (of course lots of Flamingos) and gardens, but it also has an interesting history and a lovely historic home on its property. History of Flamingo Gardens Flamingo Gardens started […]
Escape Traffic And People At Wellington’s Environmental Preserve
It has to be said: I am not the biggest fan of any man-made “nature” areas, which is what the Wellington Nature Preserve is. However, now about eight years old, it would be quite hard to tell that it is indeed man-made, if the signs at the entrance weren’t saying as much. There isn’t much […]
Cycling and Hiking In Central Florida – The Withlacoochee Trail Is A Must In Winter
It’s late October and we are still in shorts and T-Shirts down here in South Florida, but then again, aren’t we always in shorts and T-Shirts? Fact is: the holiday season is sneaking up on us. While that’s a little scary (where did the year go?), there will be some much-needed opportunities for day trips […]
Happy Labor Day – Rainy Days And Book News
Hello friends, Wishing you all a happy Labor Day and nice long weekend (if you are having Monday off). Down here in South Florida, the weekend is looking to shape up a to a wet one, with Labor Day’s forecast showing a depressing 100% chance of rain. Well, I will take a little rainy “system” […]
Swimming And Paddling In Paradise – Explore The Snipe Keys
Want to get away from it all in the beautiful Keys? You love nature, like it quiet and love sandy beaches with turquoise waters? I’ll throw boating, paddling and swimming into the equation, and you will have the best day ever – guaranteed. Sounds good? If you have been to the Keys you will know […]
Now Is The Time For Turtle Nest Spotting On Our Fabulous Beaches
It’s almost July and the weather has become pretty juicy. One thing is for sure: I don’t stray too far from water between now and October. What better to do now than spend weekends and mornings on Broward County’s (almost empty) beaches. The snowbirds have returned home and holiday season is not in full swing […]
Wakodahatchee Wetlands – The Perfect Half Day Excursion
Don’t have all day to spend adventuring? Want to go for Sunday brunch and kill some hours beforehand – or burn some calories after? Wakodahatchee Wetlands is the perfect little place to visit when you only have a couple of hours to spend. It’s up to you how much you want to linger, but the […]