Duke Nicholas School – Releasing Alligator Gar

Alligator Gar are so cool. Their wide snouts really do make them appear like a cross between a fish and an alligator, and they are rarely seen by people unless you know exactly where to look. In fact, it took Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists months to actually capture their first Alligator…

Florida State Parks – Little Manatee River

As my husband Brian and I set up our tent in spot #30 of the family campground in Little Manatee River State Park, two “minions” from the popular animated movie series looked over our shoulders to watch us as we worked. These blow-up characters were just part of the many Halloween decorations that created a…

Florida State Parks – Lafayette Blue Springs

Florida is known for its famous springs, gushing up through holes in the limestone shelf, fresh and cool from the underground aquifer. Many are located in north-central Florida, and Lafayette Blue Springs State Park is the perfect home-base so see many of them. Read the rest on Firsthand Florida Fun.