Moving up the boardwalk towards the St. Johns River. Crystal clear water to my right and a large crowd gathered up ahead. One of the best surprises of 2025 was happening right before my eyes! 30 MINUTES EARLIER……… I slide my feet into my running shoes, planning on a 4+ mile run through Blue SpringContinue reading “An Incredible Experience at Blue Spring State Park, Florida”
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Was Blue Spring State Park a Dud for Manatee Viewing?
It wasn’t that long ago that Blue Spring State Park had hundreds of manatees swimming out of the river and up to the spring. It was when Florida had record cold (and snow!?). Immediately, I tried booking a campsite to coincide with my trip to Orlando for a Super Bowl weekend. Blue Spring SP isContinue reading “Was Blue Spring State Park a Dud for Manatee Viewing?”
My first (and only?) sprint triathlon
You know how when people first do something, like get a tattoo, go scuba diving, or have kids, they can’t wait to do it again? For me, it’s a sprint triathlon and just like that person who got a barbed wire tattoo, swam with hungry sharks, or has a rambunctious kid…. and they NEVER WANTContinue reading “My first (and only?) sprint triathlon”
Family Camping at Manatee Springs State Park
Hello there and thanks for dropping in today for a quick read about Manatee Springs State Park near Chiefland, Florida. I’ve been camping around the southeastern states this year with blog posts to prove it, see Camping Stories for more about all that. Next up on the list is the first camping trip to includeContinue reading “Family Camping at Manatee Springs State Park”
Manatee Seas
There’s a little beach off the coast of north Florida I’ve been going to since I was a wee little sea cow, and during a recent visit there were some wee BIG sea cows – manatees! It’s rare for manatees to be in the ocean but with creeks, rivers, and springs near this beach, manateesContinue reading “Manatee Seas”
Out of the Wilderness 