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…
Folly Farm Nature Preserve is an 8-acre park in Safety Harbor, Florida. It changes year by year with new plants and gardens added each year as well as whimsical sculptures and artwork created by local artists. When we moved to the Tampa Bay area in 2008, we left the rolling green hills and horse farms…
What makes Philippe Park in Safety Harbor so popular? Explore the many family activities and unique area history in these stunning photos and comprehensive article.
Botanical gardens in Florida offer a beautiful and peaceful retreat from everyday life. They provide a shady sanctuary on hot Florida days and introduce visitors to Florida’s native plants as well as exotic plant species from around the world. As a nature lover and advocate of landscaping with native plants, I love visiting gardens…