Avid travelers often have a different idea of what makes a great, must have gift than the average, once-a-year vacationer. A must have gift for travelers tends to be more ordinary than you think. Those gifts that look useful to you are not necessarily as useful to your traveling friend. You know the kind- a…
It’s snowing where you live, and you think, “Ahhh…wouldn’t Christmas in Florida be lovely?” Well, yes, of course! I happen to think Christmas in Florida is better than anywhere else. As a native Floridian, I think the best part of cold(er) weather is that it’s not too hot to eat soup. (I love making soup!…
Every state has its unique names, culture, attractions, and quirks. Florida, of course, is known for being a little (or a lot) on the quirky side. It’s no wonder, then, that Florida also boasts some pretty unusual town names. From food to outer space to Native American words, Florida’s weird city names bring a bit…
A river. A campground. An historic museum and buildings. An animal refuge. Playground, picnic tables, boat ramp, trails. A very large grassy area and a big covered stage-like building. You’ll find all of this and more at Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs, Florida. As we drive through the park, I imagine the townspeople gathering here…
Zolfo Springs. I had seen the name on maps many times. I had seen it on I-75 even more often. However, like many other people, I zipped right past without a thought for the town or its unique history. We changed that one spring Saturday. Nick and I woke early on that Saturday morning, ran…