Fossil Hunting on the Peace River

Fossil Hunting on the Peace River

October 17, 2023Posted inSouth Florida
Florida is teeming with diversity. But the state we know today is a far cry from the ancient world from which this modern wonderland arose. The Peace River in southwest Florida flows from north to south from Lake Hancock in Polk County near Bartow to Charlotte Harbor at Punta Gorda in Charlotte County. Its gentle current makes it a favorite for kayaking and canoeing. What makes it unique is that is a popular destination for fossil hunting.
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

October 13, 2023Posted inNorth Florida
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens in Levy County is a unique botanical garden that embraces the spirit of exploration and the state's rich history. Ponce De Leon named the land he discovered in 1513 "La Florida," signifying a place adorned with flowers. This picturesque garden near Williston showcases the natural beauty and flora that reflects the natural beauty of our state.
The Rolling Hills of Brooksville, Florida

The Rolling Hills of Brooksville, Florida

December 11, 2016Posted inCentral Florida
There are so many picturesque places in Florida to explore, yet so few that match the charm of a 5 square mile town nestled in the hills of eastern Hernando County. This is Brooksville, a place where you may forget you are still in Florida. The rolling hills of Brooksville are a special destination on an otherwise sprawling coast.
Hillsborough River-A Time Capsule

Hillsborough River-A Time Capsule

October 10, 2016Posted inCentral Florida
From The Green Swamp, the river runs 54 miles south into Pasco and northern Hillsborough counties before spilling into Tampa Bay near Davis Island. It’s divided into three sections, the upper river, middle river, and lower river. A 34-mile Kayak and canoe trail begins in the upper river at Hillsborough River State Park. Each section of the river has a uniqueness to it that can transport you back in time and show you the future all in one trip.
The Winding Weeki Wachee River

The Winding Weeki Wachee River

January 11, 2016Posted inCentral Florida1 Comment
The name Weeki Wachee can be attributed to the Seminole Indians meaning "little spring" or "winding river." Interestingly, there is nothing little about the spring. The bottom has never been found to this day. The original Weeki Wachee theme park was established in 1947 by a local businessman named Newton Perry. Intended as a roadside attraction, grew into a popular tourist destination thanks to the mermaid show. It reached the height of it's popularity in the 1970s.
Myakka – Gateway to the Everglades!

Myakka – Gateway to the Everglades!

June 15, 2014Posted inSouth Florida
Florida is known for slow-moving winding rivers that traverse the state connecting lakes and tributaries that all end up in either the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. It all culminates the further south you go with the ultimate slow-moving river, the Florida Everglades. Myakka is where these two worlds meet. Life flourishes here whether it's a prehistoric alligator or a tiny sparrow. People have thrived in Myakka for ten thousand years. In many areas the land remains the way it has been for centuries, a portal in time if you will, a gateway to the watery wilderness of the Everglades. The big waters of Myakka play as big a role as any in the survival of such a treasured place. When the floods come, it's just the voices of the past reminding us of that. It's definitely worth the visit.