I will easily admit it: I love nature centers. From the smallest displays to the grandest exhibits, I adore learning about local ecosystems and how people have historically interacted with the natural resources around them. The William T. Kirby Nature Center at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park did not disappoint! Read the rest on…
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10000 Birds – American White Pelicans in Key West
We felt awash in blues as our tour boat skirted the waves to anchor near a shallow sand flat off of Key West, Florida. The aquamarine water gave the sky a run for its money, so clear and sparkling beneath a noon-day sun. Mangrove islands broke the horizon with their green silhouettes, the golden sand…
Florida State Parks – Paynes Prairie
“It’s a Great Horned Owl!” I exclaimed, leaning over the wooden railing of the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Observation Tower. From our raised vantage point, my husband had spotted the raptor going after prey on the ground. 50 feet off the ground, the overlook offered tremendous views of the multi-colored prairie itself, as well…
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