It was 500 years ago in April, 2013 when Ponce de Leon landed on the coast of St. Augustine, Florida. The legend says that Ponce de Leon was on the search for the Fountain of Youth. To find the elusive fresh water spring that restores the youth of […]
Say it with a long drawn out southern accent “Waalllldoe.” A passing town infamously known as the number one speed trap in Florida. Known so well, that even the American Automobile Association (AAA) has it noted in their travel guides for drivers to beware. Established in the early […]
Have you ever seen an alligator’s nest? I sure haven’t. Arriving to Paynes Prairie – La Chua Trail for a brief birding excursion, a local shared with me the location of where a nest was, with the mother close by. A section of Paynes Prairie with marshlands filled […]
I’ve got a song, I ain’t got no melody I’m a gonna sing it to my friends I’ve got a song, I ain’t got no melody I’ ma gonna sing it to my friends Will it go round in circles Will it fly high like a bird up […]
THE GAME IS STILL ON ! Place your correct answers and get a print. It’s time for a new Photo Guessing Game. Here are three random things I have seen in the ocean. Two are easy, one not so much. For the first three readers that correctly guess […]
Nothing like being in the sunshine state and getting caught in a tropical depression.
There is a section in Gainesville that was once considered ‘across the railroad tracks’ where clapboard homes were built. In a variety of sizes, shapes and styles, these homes have somehow stood the test of time. In spite of high humidity and lots of rain, some of these […]
During my short working trip to Florida, I was able to make a stop by Gatorland in Orlando before getting to the airport for my return flight. I had heard that there was a marsh area that was teeming with wildlife along the gator park. The Gatorland Bird […]
Within an old abandoned limestone quarry just north of Ocala, Florida near I-75 is an amazing adventure awaiting you. The Canyons Zip Line and Canopy Tour has the longest, highest, and fastest zip lines in Florida. Boasting nine zip lines and two floating bridges with a fantastic finale of […]
It’s great to be a Florida Gator! One of many gators I found this morning on the La Cahua trail onto Paynes Prairie. At first I was excited to see my first gator. Then two more dozing on the bank. Then oh crap 7 more in the water. […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 