“I write stories and take pictures about the natural Florida!”
Grab your flip-flops, or maybe some sturdy hiking boots, and get ready to explore the real Florida! Our state is more than theme parks—it’s a vibrant playground of stunning beaches, quirky adventures, and unforgettable natural experiences. Florida Travel and Outdoor Adventures
I’ve been traveling, writing about, and photographing Florida for nearly 30 years. Whether you’re craving relaxation, adventure, or just something new, let us guide you to the unforgettable experiences that make Florida a spectacular destination. Florida Travel and Outdoor Adventures
If you want to get away from it all for a while, head to southwest Florida. Between Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Management Area, and two state parks there is over 3,700 square miles of wilderness awaiting. ...
I have been to Myakka River State Park many times over the years. It is one of Florida’s oldest and largest state parks. It’s a shame I can’t recommend it in its current situation....
Cooler weather and cooler water lures manatees to their safe warm water homes for the winter in Florida. Manatees begin to migrate from the waters of rivers and the Gulf in November, when ambient water temperatures drop below 70 degrees.The colder the water gets the more they huddle together in the relative warmth of springs and shallows of bays and inlets. ...
