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Kicking Off the New Year at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is more than just a scenic route – it’s an immersive journey through one of Florida’s most unique ecosystems. So load up the car, bring your binoculars, and start the new year with an unforgettable adventure. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, our family was ready for a change of pace – something calming, inspiring and outdoors. What better Read More » Continue reading Kicking Off the New Year at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

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Hike and Seek: Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead – Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive 

Photos/Text by Kelsey Walters  Our corner of Florida isn’t exactly known for higher elevations. The coastline is relatively flat and hills in the area are mostly man-made. As you travel further inland, however, the scenery begins to change and rolling hills creep up from the sea level to which we are accustomed.  The area surrounding Lake Apopka, Florida’s fourth largest lake, is a wealth of Read More » Continue reading Hike and Seek: Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead – Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive 

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Somewhere Beyond the Sea

Photos by Kelsey & Scott Walters  Living in a peninsula like Florida, we are surrounded by water and ocean life, but it’s rare that we get to see the animals beneath the waves face-to-face. The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota combines adventure with education to provide the opportunity to meet hundreds of marine species from in and around our coastal communities.  Mote Marine Read More » Continue reading Somewhere Beyond the Sea

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The Wild Side of Florida

Photos by Kelsey & Scott Walters  Florida is home to a number of wild creatures. Although animals like alligators, bobcats and the elusive Florida panther may be plentiful in our state, they can be a challenge to spot in the wild (and from a safe vantage point).  Wild Florida – Kenansville, FL  Wild Florida offers the chance to see not only native Florida wildlife, but Read More » Continue reading The Wild Side of Florida

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Florida Mascot & Menace

Text and Photos by Kelsey Walters This month, I wanted to finally go somewhere that I have always been wanting to visit. I came to Florida every year on vacation as a kid before moving here. The allure of theme parks and attractions always pulled us in, but there is a park that was around long before Disney showed up in 1971. Fun Family Things Read More » Continue reading Florida Mascot & Menace

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