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What Is Florida Known For? A Look at the Sunshine State’s Iconic Attractions and Culture

This article was originally published by Redfin and is shared here with permission as part of a content collaboration. Florida, widely known as the Sunshine State, is one of the most famous and beloved states in the U.S., offering a variety of home styles, from waterfront estates in Naples, FL to historic bungalows in St. Augustine, FL. With its beautiful beaches, world-class theme parks, unique wildlife, and vibrant Read More » Continue reading What Is Florida Known For? A Look at the Sunshine State’s Iconic Attractions and Culture

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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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Close Encounters of The Animal Kind

The past two months, I have seen educational presentations at the Breakers Environmental Learning Center in Daytona Beach (13 S. Atlantic Ave.) that include Florida wildlife. August focused on bees, and the end of September featured a “cold-blooded meet-and-greet.” While these events have passed, you can stay up to date with future activities at DaytonaBeach.gov/activities. It got me thinking about other animal encounters in the Read More » Continue reading Close Encounters of The Animal Kind

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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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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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Wild Florida: A New Ride on the Wild Side

Photos by Kelsey & Scott Walters  You may recall earlier this year, our family visited Wild Florida, just south of Orlando. We had an amazing time there and were thrilled when we were invited back to try out the wildlife park’s newest experience, the VIP Safari Tour.  Wild Florida offers the chance to not only see native Florida wildlife, but exotic creatures as well, in Read More » Continue reading Wild Florida: A New Ride on the Wild Side

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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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Epic Encounter – Amazing Animals in St. Cloud, FL

I’ve spent my entire life as an animal lover. I’m raising our daughter, Avery, to be just as caring and loving towards animals as well. Our evenings and weekends are often spent outdoors looking for critters to study and learn from, catching toads and raising caterpillars.  When we heard about a place offering a chance to meet some animals that we have only seen from Read More » Continue reading Epic Encounter – Amazing Animals in St. Cloud, FL

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Home on the Range

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

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