My NRLI fellowship class zipped across the Rodman Reservoir in two air boats, avoiding the submerged tree trunks leftover from the bottomland forest that once grew here. I visited the reservoir to learn about the environmental controversy surrounding the Rodman Dam (to remove, or not to remove), but the birds completely distracted me. Read more…
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One World, Two Feet – Springs of the Suwannee River
The Suwannee River is known for the many springs, both large and small, that flow into its waters. One of my favorite things to do is boat up and down the banks, searching for both the named and unnamed springs. Pictured here is one such small one. See other One World, Two Feet posts here!
Florida State Parks – The Barnacle
I stood on the sidewalk in the busy Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, bustling already even in the morning. Surrounding me stood restaurants, shops and beautiful homes, but the Barnacle Historic State park was an oasis of thick green trees. Read the rest on Firsthand Florida Fun!
E. Zambello Writing and Art 