Are you thinking about going hiking at Little Manatee River State Park? If so, you’re in the right place! One of many state parks in the Tampa Bay area, it’s a beautiful hike, and one of my favorite places for hiking in Tampa. When I visited on Thanksgiving weekend, I thought the park would be…
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 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….
Have you wondered if Weekiwachee Preserve is worth a visit? A former quarry turned nature preserve, Weekiwachee Preserve provides a completely different experience than Weekiwachee State Park or the Weeki Wachee River. Here, we explore the nature preserve, learn its history, and help you decide if it’s worth a visit for you. About Weekiwacheee Preserve…