Florida State Parks – Blackwater Heritage Trail

The Blackwater Heritage State Trail, starting near Milton, FL and continuing 8.1 miles, is the perfect place to take an afternoon stroll. I met my friend Jessica just past 1 p.m., and we vowed to each other that we’d walk 10,000 total steps. Read the rest on Firsthand Florida Fun.

Birding Maine – My Favorite Bird? The Common Loon

As I travel around the United States, I often meet fellow birders and avian researchers. We can gab about species all day long, from secretive marsh birds to colorful warblers to regional endemics. And yet, the conversation always rolls around to the same question: β€œWhat is your favorite bird?” My answer always comes easily, and…