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A Walk in the Time of Coronavirus
These are not pleasant times for a Florida adventurer. COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, has necessitated the closure of all Florida State Parks, many activity areas within our National Forests, and even some local county and city parks. While I understand the need for social distancing, I do believe it is important to get out of doors and even to socialize. SO…
Continue reading “A Walk in the Time of Coronavirus”Another side to Blackwater Creek
It’s a well-established fact that launching into Blackwater Creek and paddling from Lake Norris Road up to Lake Norris is one of my favorite paddles. We seldom see other people, it’s different every time we make the trip, and the change from the twisty creek into the open water of the lake is always exciting. But after experiencing quite literally, another side of Blackwater Creek, I do believe I’m in love!
Project WET
Headquartered in Montana, Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) provides water education resources and organizes special water education events. Through an international network of local implementing partners, Project WET advocates for the role of water education to solve the world’s most pressing water issues.
Continue reading “Project WET”WWW – 11-27-2019
Trout Lake Nature Center
Just outside of downtown Eustis is a little piece of paradise where you can watch eagles fly over the lake or enjoy a visit to the Trout Lake Nature Center.
Continue reading “Trout Lake Nature Center”WWW – 10.30.2019
Blackwater Creek to Lake Norris
This morning we set out to paddle on Blackwater Creek. Our friend Judy and I had bought a pair of kayaks that we were dying to try, and Steve always loves visiting Blackwater, so the three of us headed east to Lake Norris Conservation Area.
Continue reading “Blackwater Creek to Lake Norris”Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
Steve and I finally got to visit Mote Aquarium together, and we had a blast. When I visited as part of my Master Naturalist training, I was so excited that I got a membership, so we can visit as often as we like through February of 2020.
Continue reading “Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium”Blackwater River State Park
We recently hired a dog sitter, loaded up the Tiki Hut (our pop-up camper), and headed up to Milton to visit Blackwater River State Park and camp with friends. For both of us, this was our first panhandle camping trip, and we loved it!
