Spring in Florida isn’t just about warm weather and blooming citrus trees—it’s also sunflower season! Across the Sunshine State, sprawling fields of golden sunflowers stretch toward the sky, creating a breathtaking backdrop for photography, family outings, and peaceful strolls. If you’re looking for a unique way outing one spring weekend, these 10 sunflower farms in…
If you’re visiting the Tampa Bay area and want to experience something a little further afield than beaches, sports, and theme parks, perhaps one of the unique small towns near Tampa will entice you. There are tons of small towns in or near a metro area like Tampa, of course. The ones I’ve chosen to…
When I think of a Valentine’s Day getaway, I think of romantic historic towns. You know the ones – quaint B&Bs where you enjoy morning coffee on a cute balcony surrounded by soft light; cobblestone streets lined with small shops, the scent of freshly baked bread wafting down the street; stunning architecture that evokes daydreams…
When I think of hiking trails, I most often think of beautiful, nature-filled trails where I’m stopping every five feet to take a photograph of a flower, tree, or animal. This is why most people avoid hiking with me. For those of us who love history (almost) as much as nature, historic hiking trails offer…
The Florida State Parks system as we know it today kicked off in 1935, thanks to a federal Depression-era program aiming to put America’s out-of-work youth to good use. Even back then, someone thought, “Hey, maybe we should actually preserve a few things.” And so, the idea of protecting Florida’s historic sites under the state…