Photos by Kelsey Walters Like any city or town with a long history behind it, St. Augustine is no stranger to scary ghost stories and unusual happenings. Seeing as it lays claim to the title of the oldest established city in the United States, it’s no surprise that there’s plenty of chronicles of sordid ongoings throughout the city’s cobblestone streets. In fact, on any given Read More » Continue reading A Haunting We Will Go
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
The Citrus Tower & Presidents Hall of Fame in Clermont, Florida A lot of us grew up taking road trips, especially during the summer. I spent most of my childhood summers and holidays traveling across the country in the car. After starting my own family, we continued the tradition of the family road trip, and in fact, my husband, Scott, our daughter, Avery, and I just Read More » Continue reading Hit the Road
Summer Crush Vineyard and Winery in Fort Pierce, FL Photos by Kelsey & Scott Walters Day Trips in Florida While the rest of the country may have to wait a little bit longer to bask in the sun of “official” summer, here in Florida we have already been feeling the heat. Summer Crush Vineyard and Winery in Fort Pierce expertly pairs the fun of a sunny Read More » Continue reading Crushin’ It
Pirate and Treasure Museum, St. Augustine Avast ye, matey! Did ya hear? Pirates have invaded St. Augustine! Things to Do for Families in St. Augustine After commandeering Key West for five years, a band of pirates have made their home in historic St. Augustine at the Pirate and Treasure Museum. Situated along the water and across from the famed fort, Castillo de San Marcos, this Read More » Continue reading Time to Walk the Plank
Ever After Blueberry Farm – Mims, Florida To me, nothing announces the arrival of warm weather more than fresh fruit, and what better way to get that produce to your table than to pick it yourself? Blueberry Picking Season Opens April Being well into spring with summer rapidly approaching, Floridians have been getting our share of warmth for a while now. Thanks to a strange Read More » Continue reading Weekend Blues
Dudley Farm Historic State Park, Newberry Photos/Text by Kelsey Walters Family Activities Near Gainesville Many people think of the Sunshine State as a land of sunburnt tourists, teeming with gators and home to the world’s most famous mouse. Before Walt Disney settled into Central Florida and made it one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Florida had a lengthy history of war, exploration and Read More » Continue reading One for the History Books
St. Johns River Cruises @ Blue Spring State Park Things to Do in Central Florida Florida or Bust It’s officially manatee snuggle season, and the big squishies are out in full force throughout Central Florida’s springs huddling in the waters to keep warm! No other spring has quite the reputation for manatee spotting like Blue Spring State Park in Orange City. With nearly 500 snuggly Read More » Continue reading Sea Cow Snuggle Season
Text // Photos by Kelsey Walters After a While, Crocodile Living in Florida, we all know about alligators. We joke to visitors that they are just as much a part of our daily lives as squirrels, but in reality, unless we are encroaching on their territory, we don’t often get an up-close experience. A new wildlife park is offering the chance to really get to Read More » Continue reading Smooth Waters Wildlife Park – Deleon Springs
