Ever After U-Pick Farms – Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims Open for Picking for a Short Time

Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims, Florida All photos by Kelsey Walters // Property of East Coast Current 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? Being well into spring with summer rapidly approaching, Floridians have been getting our share of warmth for a Read More » Continue reading Ever After U-Pick Farms – Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims Open for Picking for a Short Time

Weekend Blues @ Ever After Blueberry Farm

All photos by Kelsey Walters // Property of East Coast Current 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? Being well into spring with summer rapidly approaching, Floridians have been getting our share of warmth for a while now. Thanks to lots of sunny Read More » Continue reading Weekend Blues @ Ever After Blueberry Farm

Bobby G Takes on The Local Farm Scene

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Tomazin Farms, located at 3779 Honeydew Lane, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168. This family-owned and operated farm is run by the Tomazin family, including Bill Tomazin, his son Paul Tomazin and Missy Tomazin. As soon as I arrived, I could tell that this was a special place, steeped in history and committed to sustainable, harmonious farming practices. The Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on The Local Farm Scene

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

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

girl in overalls picking blueberries

Weekend Blues

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

One for the History Books

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

small black pig in mud

Down on the Farm

Obloy Family Ranch, Merritt Island – FL or Bust Travel Column  Text // Photos by Kelsey Walters Things to Do in Merritt Island Spring is on its way with its official arrival later this month, but we have already been getting a taste of the warmer days ahead. Spring is traditionally associated with precious baby animals, and if that’s your jam, a 36-acre petting zoo Read More » Continue reading Down on the Farm