St. Augustine is saturated with ghosts, and a spooky place to walk at night, especially around the old cemeteries.
Archives for February 2010
On a Mission
Tallahassee’s newest portal to the past is also its oldest, the reconstruction of history at Mission San Luis.
The Mangrove
At the very end of the Main Park Road in Everglades National Park, a lone mangrove is just offshore from the wrack line along Florida Bay.
The Spaces Between
Conceived in the art deco era and shaded by a canopy of ancient oaks, the Maitland Art Center is, in part, a fantasy of a Mayan temple.
Try Rocky Bayou State Park this weekend
A campground overlooking the bayou, shaded by an oak canopy. A lovely day use area on the bluffs. Gentle trails that all of the family can enjoy. I was so pleasantly surprised on my visit last spring to thoroughly canvass this Florida State Park and discover all it had to offer. I just filled in […]
Urban nature in Clearwater at Moccasin Lake
Granted, Moccasin Lake may not be the most tempting name for a beauty spot in an urban area, but rest assured that this nature center provides you and the kids a great getaway if you live in the Clearwater / Tampa area. Check out the creatures inside the center, walk the mile long nature trail […]
Walk in the woods at Leon Sinks
South of Tallahassee in the Apalachicola National Forest is one of Florida’s most beautiful and intriguing trail systems showcasing the weird and wonderful world of karst topography. Have no idea what that is? Well, Florida’s water supply rests on it, so this is one hike worth taking to understand why. It’s a great hike for […]