Big Lagoon’s Sandy Sweep
Big Lagoon State Park is notable for being a gateway to the Great Florida Birding Trail, with a large observation tower overlooking the vast sweep of the namesake lagoon
Gifting in Greek
Gift World in Tarpon Springs is the one place I know I can find authentic imports from Greece, be it the latest pop CD from Anna Vizzi or a new alphabet primer for the little ones.
Meander through Macclenny
Along US 90, Maclenny is a quiet Florida town, the county seat of Baker County, with a small historic district, a genealogical library, and a historic courthouse
Harns Marsh will have hiking trails
On June 10, the Fort Myers News-Press reported on a groundbreaking ceremony at Harns Marsh in Lehigh Acres, a 578-acre preserve used to filter and treat stormwater in a natural environment. Already popular with birders. the marsh is open daily from dawn …
She-inal at Punta Gorda Dairy Queen
This female urinal in the Dairy Queen off the Kings Highway exit of I-75 at Punta Gorda was quite the surprise when I happened across it earlier this year. This visit, I brought my camera with me. It’s not meant to be functional … anymore …
Hiking through Basinger
The heart of Okeechobee cattle country, Basinger is a historic town just east of the Kissimmee River. Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of exploring a new section of the Florida Trail which passes through Basinger, skirting the village itself to …
Chat with Nimblewill Nomad
A series of "Love to Hike" interviews is coming soon to inspire you to get outdoors, and I'm calling on my inspirational friends - like Nimblewill Nomad - to inspire you.
Three new National Scenic Trails designated
Three new National Scenic Trails were designated in 2009, the first since the Florida Trail was designated in 1983: the Arizona Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, and New England National Scenic Trail.
Gator growl at La Chua
In the heart of Gator Country, a deep sinkhole swallows the waters of Paynes Prairie at its northeastern rim in Gainesville: La Chua Sink. A brand new boardwalk now provides a closer look.
Wild horses on Paynes Prairie
That magical moment when you climb to the top of the observation tower on the rim of Paynes Prairie and see the wild horses on the prairie for the first time: priceless.
Umatilla gets a nature trail
On March 21, Lake County opened a brand-new county park in Umatilla called North Lake Community Park. Among its many facilities, which include a big playground, picnic pavilions, volleyball and tennis courts, and a walking trail (1.4 miles) around the …
Get Outdoors, Florida!
In late March, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission launched Get Outdoors, Florida!, an important statewide initiative to encourage Floridians – and all members of their families – to get outside and enjoy our outdoors. I …