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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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Holiday Must-Dos in Volusia and Central Florida

The holiday season in Volusia County and Central Florida offers a dazzling array of festivities to make your days merry and bright. From enchanting light displays and icy adventures to magical lanterns and heartwarming traditions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re in the mood to stroll through glowing pathways, bundle up for a frosty experience, or simply soak up the spirit of the Read More » Continue reading Holiday Must-Dos in Volusia and Central Florida

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Bobby G Takes on The Orlando Science Center

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

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Smooth Sailing: Dos & Don’ts for the Best Cruise Experience

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

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Bonnet Springs Park – Lakeland, FL

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

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Natural Wonder Meets Old Florida at Tallahassee Museum

Photos and Text by Kelsey Walters The holidays are over, winter break has come to an end, and life is returning to normal after the excitement (and chaos) of the season. If you find yourself in a wintertime rut after all the hustle and bustle searching for something to do, I have just the thing.  Unlike the rest of the country huddling inside away from Read More » Continue reading Natural Wonder Meets Old Florida at Tallahassee Museum

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ICE!, ICE!, Baby: ICE makes its Return to The Gaylord Palms

Photos & Article by: Kelsey Walters While the weather outside may not be frightful this winter here in Florida, it sure is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee. The Gaylord Palms has long been known for celebrating the holidays in a big way each year, but this year is especially exciting as ICE! makes its big comeback. Read More » Continue reading ICE!, ICE!, Baby: ICE makes its Return to The Gaylord Palms

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Rooting for Fall @ Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

It’s no secret that our family is composed of some hardcore animal lovers. We have a small wolf pack of dogs in our home, and Avery (and maybe me, too) wants to bring home just about any animal she meets. We spend our summers raising tadpoles, hatching butterfly cocoons and catching frogs and every bug under the Florida sun. We visit animal sanctuaries and experiences Read More » Continue reading Rooting for Fall @ Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

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Oh, my Gourd – It’s Fall!

Spooky Season is a big deal in the Walters family. We are dead serious about Halloween and all the creepy fun that comes with it. Florida may not get a traditional fall like they do up north, but we’re no strangers to the fun activities that come with Autumn. While its name may be deceiving, Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest is the place to be this Read More » Continue reading Oh, my Gourd – It’s Fall!

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An Elephant You’ll Never Forget: Two Tails Ranch 

Photos by Kelsey Walters  Florida is widely known for its ideal climate. Not only do tourists and retirees flock to our state in masses, its perfect ly warm and sunny weather gives way to an enormous range of wildlife. It is also why so many ranches and nature facilities are centered in Florida. Besides our world-famous beaches, the interior of the state is lined with Read More » Continue reading An Elephant You’ll Never Forget: Two Tails Ranch 

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