The past year offered many opportunities to get out and hike Florida’s beautiful parks. Though I stuck close to home in the Tampa Bay area for several reasons, we’re blessed to have many beautiful hiking trails in Tampa. From city parks to state parks, I got out for an actual hike (not a city stroll)…
The past year offered many opportunities to get out in nature and photograph her beauty. Though I stuck close to home in the Tampa Bay area for several reasons, photo ops still abounded. These are my top photos from 2023. You can always follow my outings on Facebook and Instagram to see more photos from…
The Polk Museum of Art is a private, non-profit art museum in Lakeland, Florida. It is a teaching museum that seeks to enhance lives through inspirational and engaging art experiences for all. It is the largest and only nationally accredited visual arts organization in Polk County and the only fine art Smithsonian Affiliate between Orlando…
Did you know there’s a Thai Temple in Tampa? And that it’s open to the public with a savory Sunday food market? When I first learned about this remarkable cultural experience near downtown Tampa, I knew I had to visit Wat Mongkolratanaram for myself. Though the grounds and temple are open every day, and free…
The old dirt road led beneath a canopy of oak trees, the morning light casting shadows across the road, dappled light filtering like dust motes to the ground beneath. I had just wandered across a couple of paths in Serenova Tract in Land O’ Lakes, and I was high alert for anything I could photograph….