Month: February 2019

Featured Florida Fun

Forget Squats! Climb the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse

Forget squats! Get a workout just as good and with a breathtaking view, climb the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse in Southwest Florida.

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Brownie the Town Dog Statue on the Sweetheart Trail in Riverfront Park in Daytona Beach, Fla. Dedicated June 12, 2018.
Featured Florida Fun Travels with Dog

The Legend of Daytona Beach’s Brownie the Town Dog

Every dog is worthy of being memorialized through a bronze statue, but how many dogs do you know are actually memorialized in bronze? This is the continuing tale of Daytona Beach’s legendary Brownie the Town Dog.

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This is NOT the National Christmas Tree but One in the White House Visitor Center with Ornaments from Different States, Including Florida. Nov. 28, 2019.
Adventures with the Parents Featured

What It’s Like to Attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, D.C.

Have you ever considered attending the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, D.C.? Presented by the National Park Service and National Park Foundation and held in President’s Park, it’s a true honor. My parents and I attended in 2018 and here’s a bit of our experience in a journey to #FindYourPark.

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Featured Florida Fun Nature Travel

Florida Travel: Walking in the Steps of the Calusa

One of the things I love about Florida is the rich history. Recently, I spent an afternoon walking in the steps of the Calusa at the Randell Research Center in Pineland. There, they have nurtured the Calusa Heritage Trail.

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