Perico Preserve in Bradenton begins at Manatee Avenue just before crossing over to Anna Maria Island and meanders north towards Robinson Preserve. It is, in fact, accessible from Robinson Preserve by foot or bicycle along an unpaved trail. This newer nature preserve had been on my radar for a couple of years, but bigger and…
The holidays are a time of indulgence, right? It’s okay to eat a little more, drink a little more (responsibly, of course). And if you’re not accustomed to it (who is?), it gets to feel a bit…too much. One of the best ways to stay active and get outdoors is to enjoy one of many…
If you’re in Florida for the holidays, you’re in for a treat. Especially if being outdoors in nature is your happy place. Florida’s mild winter weather makes it the perfect place to enjoy nature during the holidays. While cooking, cleaning, shopping, or after eating, take a nature break to unwind from holiday stress. The following…
In November and December, everything around Florida lights up with holiday lights and decorations. We don’t get that cold and snow to signal to our brains that Christmas is around the corner so we really lean into lighted events, like holiday boat parades, light shows at botanical gardens, and holiday events at Florida state parks….
Crystal River Archaeological State Park occupies a little over 60 acres on the north side of Crystal River and adjacent to Crystal River Preserve State Park. It’s an important part of our local, state, and even national history as a ceremonial mound site which drew visitors from hundreds of miles away in pre-Columbian times. The…