Florida Hikes

Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides

Desk with orchids and stained glass

Winter Park

A vibrant cultural center and walkable city, Winter Park sparkles with interconnected lakes, parks, and gardens adjoining the city of Orlando.

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Cady Way Trail

Orlando   7.5 miles

An urban bike path, the Cady Way Trail follows an old railroad line to connect Orlando and Winter Park neighborhoods to neighboring Seminole County.

Cars in the Garden

A few weeks before our trip to Great Britain, we visited the 31st Annual Central Florida British Car Club show held at Mead Gardens in Winter Park, enjoying the array of classic cars beneath the live oak canopy.

Floating in Florida

Drifting across placid waters, find your bliss with the perfect adventure on Florida's hidden waters, with Lucy Tobias your guide.

Harry P. Leu Gardens

Fifty acres of formal gardens hug Lake Rowena in this historic display of botanical diversity in Orlando.

Mead Botanical Garden

Winter Park   1.0 miles

Established as a camellia showcase, this public garden has a nature trail first built in 1956 to explore natural habitats within a 47-acre urban forest.

The British are coming!

On April Fools Day, we visited the 33rd annual British Car Show at Mead Garden in Winter Park. It's held every spring, and is a must for sports car aficionados.