Photos by Kelsey and Scott Walters Lukas Nursery and Butterfly Encounter Coming out of quarantine and heading straight into hurricane season can make Florida feel like a real downer these days. As Floridians take it all into stride, it’s nice to know that it’s not all gloom and doom. It’s also peak butterfly season! Butterflies like it hot, so our state offers the perfect weather Read More » Continue reading Flutter By
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
Juniper Springs Recreation Area All photos by Kelsey Walters It’s a new year, and that’s supposed to mean new you, right? Whatever you’re trying to renew this year, this decade in fact – even if it’s just your sense of adventure, Florida has plenty to offer. Now proud owners of a rambunctious toddler very fond of her newfound skills of running, jumping and climbing, my Read More » Continue reading Into the Woods
All Photos/Text by Kelsey Walters By now we have all heard the reccomendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and the Florida Department of Health to help tamper the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. These include self-isolation and social distancing. What is Social Distancing? Social distancing refers to the act of making a conscious effort to avoid and reduce human-to-human contact by keeping a reasonable Read More » Continue reading Outdoor Things to Do in Florida that Allow Social Distancing
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park – FL’s First State Preserve All photos by Kelsey Walters If you’ve ever visited the Gainesville area, or even just driven through, you may have noticed a huge expanse of undeveloped land. Things to Do Outdoors in Florida The sleepy little town of Micanopy, located just south of Gainesville, is home to an array of antique stores and quaint cafes…as Read More » Continue reading Home on the Range
Crayola Experience – Orlando Photos by Kelsey and Scott Walters My daughter, Avery, is turning two this month, and like many kids, she loves to color. In fact, she’s so obsessed with coloring and art, she rolls out of bed most mornings and asks to color before she even asks for breakfast. Family Things to Do in Central Florida Luckily, nearby Crayola Experience Orlando is Read More » Continue reading Color Me Crazy
Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest in Eustis, FL Does the thought of strolling through a wintery forest to carefully choose your own Christmas tree sound like the ideal holiday to you? While I can’t promise a snowy wonderland, there is a spot in Florida that allows you to cut your own Christmas tree, plus tons more fun to get your family in the holiday spirit. Holiday Read More » Continue reading Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Living in Florida, we are all well aware of the plethora of theme parks in our backyard. People travel from all over the world, sometimes spending their life savings, to visit these places on vacation. It baffles me when I come across another Floridian that has never stepped foot in one of our “native” theme parks. Most, if not all, of the state’s theme parks Read More » Continue reading Pick Your Pass
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
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
