Volusia County is beautiful, but everyone loves a good road trip. Follow our travel writer, Kelsey Walters, along her journey as she explores and photographs different unique places in Florida.
The C.A.R.E. Foundation | Apopka, Florida Given our tropical landscape and mild winters, Florida is home to hundreds of animal and wildlife sanctuaries, with good reason. The C.A.R.E. Foundation in Apopka is one such place, but has a special focus on former pets that, quite frankly, had no business being pets. C.A.R.E. was founded in 1996 by Christin Burford with a mission to create animal Read More » Continue reading From Pets to Protected
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is celebrating a huge milestone – 50 years of dedication to marine life! Back in 1972, a permanent marine biology learning center was established for the Tampa Bay area and has been growing ever since. In December 2005, a tiny 3-month-old dolphin was found ensnared in a crab trap line in nearby Cape Canaveral, right here on the east coast. Read More » Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years of Dedication: The Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Enduring Legacy
I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my friend’s birthday, island hopping around the intracoastal with Inlet Shores Tiki Tours. With Captain Mike, our birthday girl, Randie, and friends on board, we set off to enjoy the day with no set destination. First things first – the boat! Inlet Shores Tiki Cruises offers a vessel that can comfortably accommodate up to six passengers. It’s BYOB Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Inlet Shores Tiki Tours
This month I’m taking on the Orlando Science Center near downtown Orlando. It’s been raining all week and Tiffany and I want to get the kids out of the house and off their digital distractions for the day. The Orlando Science Center is a perfect choice! It’s only an hour or so away from where we live, plus it offers fun for everyone and has Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on The Orlando Science Center
Holy cow, it is hot. With summer just barely begun and temperatures soaring into the 90s daily, it’s been sweltering and sticky throughout Florida. Don’t get me wrong, our family is spending plenty of (sweaty) time outdoors, but sometimes you just need a break from the heat. In Lecanto, a tiny town just outside of Crystal River on the west coast, a unique underwater oasis Read More » Continue reading Dive into a Magical Mermaid Oasis: Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter
In 2020, our family planned and purchased a cruise as Scott’s 40th birthday celebration in May, and then…the whole world came to a screeching halt. Three years later, we finally took our celebratory getaway aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival cruise line’s largest ship along with its sister ship the Celebration, and among the top 15 ships in the world. We embarked on a seven-day Read More » Continue reading Smooth Sailing: Dos & Don’ts for the Best Cruise Experience
This past October, Lakeland and the surrounding central Florida community was gifted with the new addition of a sprawling park. While this park is free to enter and open to the public, it is unique in that it is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. Located on 168 acres of what was once the heart of Lakeland’s developing infrastructure, the Read More » Continue reading Bonnet Springs Park – Lakeland, FL
Buckle up, because we’re heading to the Daytona Flea & Farmers Market and I am PUMPED! I never thought I’d hear myself say that but I am. I mean, sure, I usually end up wandering around aimlessly, getting lost, and buying things I don’t need while stuffing my face with anything edible, but not today my friends, not today. Today, I have a plan. We’ve Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on The Daytona Flea Market
Spring is in full swing and our family’s favorite place to be is the great outdoors. With 175 official state parks throughout Florida, there’s plenty to choose from to commune with nature. This past month, we chose one of the OGs – Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. In response to the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Read More » Continue reading Exploring Gold Head Branch State Park
Article by: Kelsey Walters // Photos by: Equestrian Adventures Picturesque beaches are Florida’s calling card – keeping tourists and locals alike flocking to the sandy shores all year long. Walking the beach is nothing new to most Floridians, however this past month, we decided to explore the shore a little differently… Equestrian Adventures of Florida offers a unique beach experience – all from horseback. These Read More » Continue reading Experience Florida’s Beaches in a New Way: Horseback Riding with Equestrian Adventures
