Tallahassee Museum
In a setting of natural beauty along Lake Bradford, the Tallahassee Museum is a largely outdoors educational center highlighting the natural and cultural history of the region.
Articles & Destinations
Oaks by the Bay Park
An urban green space in Panama City, Oaks by the Bay Park protects a natural shoreline along St. Andrews Bay.
Things That Bite: Ticks and Chiggers
Since they crawl on your skin and attach themselves to you to feed, ticks and chiggers are especially creepy. Unlike mosquitoes, you can't just swat them away. Here's the difference between them.
Things that bite: Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes make summer hiking a challenge in Florida. Here's why they're a problem and what you can do to fight back.
In Bloom at Epcot
In March, we participated in the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival as invited speakers, talking about Florida hiking. It was delightful to reach a new audience who enjoys the outdoors.
Do not feed the bears
"A fed bear is a dead bear," says Florida Fish & Wildlife. It's time to make homeowners responsible for keeping trash and food out of reach when they live in bear territory.
St. Andrews Buttonbush Marsh Overlook
Less than a mile from the strumming waves of the Gulf of Mexico, Buttonbush Marsh at St. Andrews State Park provides an important habitat for wildlife at the end of the barrier island at Panama City Beach.
St. Andrews Sandy Point
One of the secrets of St. Andrews State Park is its gentle, sweeping beach along Sandy Point, a natural extension of the barrier island that divides Grand Lagoon from St. Andrews Bay.
Gayle’s Trails
A network of paved trails north of US 98, Gayle's Trails connect two major parks in Panama City Beach with nearby neighborhoods.
Epperson Park
Under the deep shade of mature live oak trees along US 27 in Williston, Epperson Park showcases two historical artifacts in a 1914-era park.
Primrose, the delivery wagon
One of the best parts of owning a VW camper van is how versatile it can be. When Primrose isn't home, we make use of her as our delivery vehicle for various projects.
Chasing Rainbows: Florida Springs Protection
April is Florida Springs Protection Month, according to our state agencies. A walk through Rainbow Springs State Park confirms that as beautiful as they look, the springs are not in good health.