We're always on the lookout for new trails around Tallahassee - especially ones with good "destinations" (without mountains or waterfalls in Florida, it's hard to not feel like you're just walking through the woods - not that that's a bad thing). So on Christmas, after a day of presents, hours of laser tag, and hanging around the house, we decided the best way to cap off…
Hey Tallahassee! Are you looking for a beautiful, fun, educational, and fascinating hike right in your our town? Looking for somewhere new to explore? Or something to do with the kiddos to get that extra energy out? Look no further than a trip to Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park! Located just two miles north of I-10, off Monroe Street, this hidden Tallahassee gem offers a…
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of packed theme parks and crowded beaches? Looking for a quiet, secluded park to enjoy the "Real Florida?" Look no further than Hontoon Island State Park. While several Florida State Parks are accessible only by ferry (Caladesi State Park and Cayo Costa come to mind), I believe this might be the only inland state park accessible only by ferry.…
You guys, I know I said this last month when I was talking about Rainbow Springs, but I think I now have a new favorite spring (or at least a Top 3)! Kelly Park is home to Rock Spring (so it's often referred to as Kelly Park/Rock Springs), located in Apopka (try saying that three times fast), a mere 30-40 minutes north of downtown Orlando. …
We recently had the good fortune (even if it was hurricane-induced) to camp at Rainbow Springs State Park for a few days! You can read all about our adventures (including tubing near an alligator) on that trip here. After spending a few days at Rainbow Springs we realized there is SO MUCH information that really needs to be shared to help others make the most…
Stay for the Hurricane, Evacuate for the Power Outage We all know people in Florida are crazy. After all, Florida has alligators, several varieties of poisonous snakes, fire ants, sinkholes, sharks, tourists, heat, humidity, and . . . hurricanes, and yet we still make our homes here. Living in Florida you have to be a certain amount of tough - and a certain amount of crazy. So…
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I honestly thought I had hiked, or at least knew about, all of the trails around Tallahassee. This is until our local Hike it Baby group scheduled a hike to Barnette and Sally Allen Nature Preserve and introduced me to a new trail! I love this adventurous group of friends that are always willing to explore new places! The Barnette and Sally Allen Nature Preserve is an 8.9-acre patch…
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School started this week. Yikes. I can't believe the summer flew by so fast - and while I can look back and see that we did a good bit and I did my best to balance fun with relaxing, it still didn't seem long enough. But alas, time marches on and we are now back to schedules and lunch boxes and permission slips. A few years…
