Ben Wilder

Florida Caverns State Park – What’s All the Fuss About?

Hello! My name is Ben and in 2022 I’ve set out to camp in my travel trailer as much as possible. I’ve already done a few tours around the Florida/south Georgia area so check out my Camping Stories for more of those reviews and pictures. Can you guess in which park I took this picture?Continue reading “Florida Caverns State Park – What’s All the Fuss About?”

American Express Jersey Swap Commercial – The Music and Sports Legends…

American Express has a solution for sports ball fans. The problem? Your favorite player gets traded and now the jersey you have with the player’s last name isn’t quite as accurate. The solution? Well, here it is (then scroll down for more info)… The Music. The heartbreak/country song playing in the background is “I’d TradeContinue reading “American Express Jersey Swap Commercial – The Music and Sports Legends…”

Alligators at Florida Caverns State Park

Yet another first for my camping excursions, this time setting up at Florida Caverns State Park in the panhandle of the sunshine state. Obviously, the big draw is the caverns (which are beautiful and worth the price of admission), but in the few days I camped, I sort of had the hankering to take picsContinue reading “Alligators at Florida Caverns State Park”

Ruby-throated hummingbird – up close and zoomed in

I’ve loved trying to photograph a hummingbird (or two? possibly a male and a female) visiting a feeder the last few weeks. As I waited for it to show up, I discovered a few things: he’s not too worried about people being nearby, shows up about every 10 minutes in the morning and evening, andContinue reading “Ruby-throated hummingbird – up close and zoomed in”

American Idol – top 10 revealed and I’m rethinking my taste in music

I must not have good taste in music because the America is keeping the contestants I would send home and they’re sending home singers I’d definitely keep *ahem* Ava Maybee. After the recent round of eliminations, the group was reduced from 11 to 9, but the judges decided to keep one of the two axedContinue reading “American Idol – top 10 revealed and I’m rethinking my taste in music”