There’s a triathlon in California called Escape from Alcatraz. I’ve never done it and probably never will… but I thought of a new race. It’s called Escape from Alligator Alcatraz! Not a triathlon. Kind of a swim. Maybe a run if there’s any dry land? It’s more like a Spartan race and the movie GladiatorContinue reading “A New Race called Escape from Alligator Alcatraz!”
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Face to face with dangerous wildlife in Florida
Gosh, that’s the longest title I’ve ever come up with, I think! But you probably want me to get right to the point, huh? Well, I was camping in a state park in central Florida (pictures here and here) and I was eager to see the wildlife. Allegedly there were bison, wild horses, and alligatorsContinue reading “Face to face with dangerous wildlife in Florida”
Lovely morning paddleboard
When I vacation on the gulf coast, I love starting my mornings out with an ocean paddleboard session. It doesn’t always happen because of weather, or I’m waking up too tired from the day before to do anything but sit on the porch and watch the tide come in. But today I went out withContinue reading “Lovely morning paddleboard”
Wild predators on the gulf coast
We’ve had quite an experience here on on the gulf coast of north Florida. It’s not uncommon to see dolphins, sting rays, fish, but just in the last couple of days we’ve seen all sorts of ocean life, the kind we don’t often see so close to shore. If you think I’m just talking aboutContinue reading “Wild predators on the gulf coast”
An Alligator Attacks in Florida
There’s a story out there on various sites about a Florida teen who was bitten by an alligator. Frightening stuff, for sure! As a Florida native, the fear and respect for those fascinating creatures is ingrained from a very early age. There’s a funny Instagram video where a guy is told how to accurately detectContinue reading “An Alligator Attacks in Florida”
Out of the Wilderness 