Nature Travel

One of four flamingos I saw at Fort De Soto Park in St. Petersburg, Fla, Sept. 3, 2023.

Caught Up in Hurricane Idalia’s Florida Flamingo Frenzy

If there’s a silver lining, or pink feathery fringe, to a storm, it’s the presence of wild flamingos in Florida, and I set out to find some.

Dog-friendly glamping in Tennessee! Mecca Camp Resort in Tellico Plains, Tenn., May 2023.

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My First Time Sleeping in a Glamping Tent Was Amazing!

I recently had my first tent glamping experience, and it was as amazing as I hoped. I was surrounded by Mother Nature while having modern conveniences.

Goats sitting pretty in a trough at Goat House Farm, Tallahassee, Fla.

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Florida Travel: Glamping with Goats in Tallahassee

No kidding! I spent a weekend glamping with goats in Tallahassee and it’s just what my soul needed.

Scenic pull-out in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, June 2, 2023.

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5 Tips for a Memorable Summer 2023 Vacation in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. These five tips will make your summer 2023 visit memorable.

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Five Practical Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites this Summer

I spent 10 years living and working in three national parks. Here are my tips for avoiding mosquito bites this summer.

Some people choose to run with the bulls. I chose to swim with the bull sharks! Florida Shark Diving, April 1, 2023.

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My First Time Swimming with the Bulls. A Jawesome Time with Florida Shark Diving in Jupiter

Some people choose to run with the bulls. I chose to swim with the bull sharks! My experience with Florida Shark Diving out of Jupiter, Fla., was JAWESOME! I needed a little adrenaline rush in my life and this trip on April 1, 2023, yes, April Fool’s Day, was perfect.