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”
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Dinosaur Valley State Park Camping – Favorite Nature Pictures
Once I went hiking in Dinosaur Valley State Park, I understood why the campsite was nearly full on the weekend of my visit. Campsites had families, older couples, younger couples, Boy Scout troops, all kinds of folks enjoying the beauty within the park… and no doubt to check out the dinosaur tracks in Paluxy RiverContinue reading “Dinosaur Valley State Park Camping – Favorite Nature Pictures”
Chomp, Chomp! The Gators of Myakka River State Park
To say Myakka River has a few alligators would be like saying Washington has a few dirty politicians. Hi there, I’m Ben, and I rather swim naked with steaks tied to my arms and legs in a lake full of gators who haven’t eaten in 7 days than rub elbows with a Washington politician. *snapsContinue reading “Chomp, Chomp! The Gators of Myakka River State Park”
Alexander Springs – my favorite photographs
Hello and thanks for hopping aboard this photo tour of Alexander Springs Recreational Area. I’ve been on a mini camping tour around central Florida, the first pit stop was in Gainesville (click here) then I was in Juniper Springs State Park for four days (click here). Without a whole lot of set up, I’d describeContinue reading “Alexander Springs – my favorite photographs”
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 