I stood atop a ridge, overlooking a majestic vista beneath my feet. Reflecting a deep blue from the sky above, the water of the Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers came together in a giant “V”, currents coursing together for the remainder of the journey to the Gulf of Mexico. Read the rest on Firsthand Florida Fun!

As the end of 2016 drew near, my husband and I treated ourselves to a walk in the woods at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachua, FL. With an extensive trail network featuring hiking, biking, and horseback riding opportunities, we had a lot of routes to choose from. Read the rest on Firsthand…

Sun streamed through the wide canopy of huge Live Oaks growing in front of the historic remains at Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park. The trees were some of the largest oaks I had seen in a long time, but even they were dwarfed by the earthen temple mounds rising behind them. Read the rest…