Are you headed to Florida for the first time and want to hit all the must see places in Florida? You’ve come to the right place! As a native Floridian who loves traveling all over my home state, I’ve seen these spots and can tell you, unequivocally, that if you see nothing else, see these…
Sawgrass Lake Park in St. Petersburg covers 400 acres, providing sanctuary to wildlife in an urban location. The Pinellas County park is bordered by I-275 to the east, residential neighborhoods to the south and west, and commercial development to the north. A series of canals connect the park’s namesake lake to other lakes in the…
The narrow two-lane road curves through a forest of pine trees, saw palmetto, and oak trees. Understory trees and shrubs fill the land beneath and crowd the road’s shoulder. Birds call to each other from the treetops. I stop walking when I hear the characteristic staccato of a woodpecker searching for a meal. I scan…
Between oak branches and palm fronds, the sky winked cornflower blue. Underfoot, the wide path crunched with fallen leaves and crushed rocks. The large pavilions exploded with the sounds of people laughing and the smells of grills cooking food. I side stepped two kids running to the playground and consulted the map of Hillsborough River…
On a recent trip to Naples, we explore Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s natural beauty. and hunt for the elusive ghost orchid. Follow our journey!