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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Crawfish as far as the eye can see…
It was a few weeks ago that there was a big storm in the area. Trees came down. Lakes overflowed. And as a result in the weeks following, crawfish were everywhere. I can’t speak for the whole city but throughout the neighborhood and surrounding areas they could be seen walking through yards, crossing roads, andContinue reading “Crawfish as far as the eye can see…”
Monkeys at Silver Springs State Park!?
I had been hanging out at the end of the boardwalk overlooking the Silver River for probably close to an hour. It was beautiful as I waited for any manatees to swim by. Suddenly, a cackle-like sound and I thought to myself, “That’s definitely not a bird.” We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto! I turnContinue reading “Monkeys at Silver Springs State Park!?”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle… in real life!
The other day my sister and I saw a turtle under her car. Since I’m *so* amazing and kind, I said we should move it to the nearby woods. It looked like a regular turtle you’d see in a lake. A slider, I thought. I’ve been round long enough to know they are pretty docile,Continue reading “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle… in real life!”
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”
Out of the Wilderness 