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Have you been wondering where to go stargazing in Florida? I’ve got you covered! As a native Floridian and (almost) lifelong resident of the Sunshine State, I know the darkest places for stargazing in Florida. And though nearly a thousand people a day are moving to Florida spurring development of the state’s rural areas, there…
In Central Florida west of Tampa lies a county named Pinellas. And in north Pinellas County lies the county’s largest lake, Lake Tarpon. Now, on the east bank of the lake, occupying several hundred acres, tucked in among single family homes and strip centers, you’ll find John Chesnut Park. An oasis for the residents and…
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve occupies nearly 250 acres in St. Petersburg. It carries a long history as a zoo and nature trail before it became a nature preserve. Like ZooTampa in nearby Tampa, Boyd Hill Zoo dealt with violations and poor conditions for the animals before reclaiming it’s identity and dignity. It’s now considered one…
At 8:30 AM on Fourth of July, Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park seemed to still sleep as if trying to recover from a late Friday night out. Cooling Gulf coast breezes barely made a whisper in the trees. The air laid heavy and already thick with the promise of July’s oppressive heat. I pulled up…
One of the activities we love most in my family is exploring parks. County parks, city parks, state parks, national parks. They each hold their unique attributes, history, and environmental significance. Wherever we go, we try to visit at least one of the local parks, and at home we use our parks often, sometimes just…