Fossil Hunting on the Peace River

Fossil Hunting on the Peace River

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.
The Rolling Hills of Brooksville, Florida

The Rolling Hills of Brooksville, 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

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.