Duke Nicholas School – 101 State Parks and Counting

I’m a goal-oriented person. When I suggested to the Florida State Parks staff back in 2015 that I could write about visiting all 175 state parks, trails and historic sites, I lodged the goal in my psyche with such force that even after my freelance contract with the parks ended, I remain determined. In December,…

10000 Birds – Sunshine State Birding at Colt Creek

Colt Creek was my 99th Florida State Park. What started as a general interest morphed into a freelance job, then evolved into a passion (er, obsession?) for Florida’s State Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites that hit a crescendo for me when I pulled through the gates of the park. Sure, few people remember number 99…

Florida State Parks – Fort George Island Cultural State Park

As I pulled up to Fort George Island Cultural State Park, the impressive Ribault Club caught my eye first. Painted a brilliant white, the club sports yellow doors and window frames, along with green shutters that matched the large live oaks and other trees on its grassy lawn. Read the rest at Firsthand Florida Fun!