This past weekend we went to the Tampa area to spend some time. While there we went to Fort De Soto Park. This is a great park! It has so much to offer... you can hike, bike, camp, hit the beach, kayak (they offer kayak rentals), etc. There is also... Read more →

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A snag, which is a standing dead tree, can be seen as an eyesore or as something beautiful. To me, it's a beautiful thing to see. Snags play an important role in nature, providing food and homes for many insects and birds. I see them around Florida often and they... Read more →

Every March since we moved to Florida we have made our way over to Sanibel Island. Why? When I first moved here I heard it was the best place for shelling, and I love seashells! We went over there and it was confirmed... the shelling at Sanibel Island is wonderful!... Read more →

As you walk the Florida beaches with your kids it is great to come across seashell egg casings. Many people see seashells all over the beach, but they never give much thought to how they started out. low and behold, you may be stepping right over their egg casings, which... Read more →