You may be surprised to learn Cedar Key is not located near Key West. Hidden on the Northwest coast of Florida, Ceder Key is a close-knit community famous for miles of clam farms and fresh seafood. Although it is tucked away, it is accessible by all modes of travel; land, water, and air. I first [...]
Vacations to Florida are often filled with white sandy beaches and theme parks. However, a few days spent in Ocala will provide the same adventurous weekend at a fraction of the cost. If you’ve traveled I-75 through Florida, you’ve likely passed Ocala to get to your destination, and maybe you didn’t even realize it. Located [...]
The end of the year is the best time to see how far you've grown and focus on the accomplishments achieved over the past 365 days. I love end-of-the-year roundups. Whether it's a Spotify music review or an Instagram Reel with a curated collection of highlighted photos, I watch them all. When I pulled this [...]
Located an hour North of Tampa, Florida, Brooksville isn’t the picturesque touristy beach town that comes to mind when you think of Florida. In fact, it doesn’t have a beach at all. What it lacks in giftshops selling t-shirts and shells, it makes up for in the serene, untouched forest and a deep history dating [...]
It’s 1913, a week before the New Year; the deep chill of the winter season has swept through the streets of New York City. Although the snow is beautiful when it’s untouched, heavy footprints and carriages will grind it into brown slush before the day is over. “Only one more day,” you think to yourself. [...]
If you spend any time in Tampa Bay during the summer, chances are you will get caught in an afternoon thunderstorm. On average, the Tampa Bay area has about 100 rainy days throughout the year. Storms typically last no longer than an hour, but the question of what to do while you wait out these [...]
When people ask for suggestions of places to explore, I like to suggest destinations with a little bit of something for everyone. Egmont Key has the perfect mixture of relaxation on the beach and old-world history. Unlike Florida’s most famous key, Key West, Egmont Key is mostly a nature preserve and does not have any [...]
Fort De Soto Park has quickly become my go-to place to relax amongst the many white-sand beaches in Florida. If touristy beaches crowded with hotels and restaurants are not your idea of relaxation, consider parking your beach chair at Fort De Soto Park. Location & Fees 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 Getting [...]
Visiting the Petrified Forest National Park almost didn’t happen for us on this trip. It was a miscalculation on my part. I thought we could squeeze in two longer stops in one day; the Petroglyph National Monument and Petrified Forest National Park. I didn’t account for traffic, travel between visits, and time changes. Planning this [...]
After days of being cooped up in the car, we were ready for a morning of hiking at the Petroglyph National Monument. Now you may be asking yourself, what the heck is a Petroglyph? (It’s okay, I had to google it too). Petroglyphs are symbols, images, or art found on the faces of rocks created [...]
