Everglades National Park Florida February 2022 Everglades National Park The weather had changed, so we drove eagerly to the Everglades for a new adventure on this beautiful day. We spent a long day hiking six trails, ranging from short loops to longer treks, totaling about 11 miles. A Glimpse of the Everglades at Royal Palm […]
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A Valentine’s Day Road Trip to Key West Florida February 2022 Making Memories in Key West We started this Valentine’s morning early to maximize our day trip to Key West. A stay-over had proven challenging due to budget constraints or restrictive pet policies. However, the 3.5-hour, 165-mile scenic journey flew by. Along the way, we
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Biscayne National Park & Homestead Bayfront Park Florida February 2022 Today reminded us that we must prepare and plan when visiting a National Park. At the visitor center of Biscayne National Park, we learned that the park’s sole hiking trail was closed. We also hadn’t realized that Biscayne National Park is primarily a water park,
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Our Feline Friend Continued His Adventure Florida February 2022 A Cat Friendly Pit Stop in Ocala, FL On Saturday, February 5, we drove to the Best Western Hotel Ocala beside the highway in Central Florida for the night before continuing our journey to our next destination, Miami, FL. After checking in, I briefly walked around
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Our Quiet Neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL Florida Januari & Februari 2022 Our Lovely Escape in Tallahassee, FL While staying in Tallahassee, we enjoyed several hikes in our cozy neighborhood and the nearby Lake Talquin State Forest. Since the weather was often pleasant, we did not need to bundle up in heavy coats to enjoy the
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Visiting Downtown Tallahassee Florida January & February 2022 A Cold Day at Florida’s Capitol We visited the Florida Capitol complex in Tallahassee. This time, we walked around the complex quickly and did not stroll very long. The cold weather and wind made it very uncomfortable outside, even though I was bundled up in several layers
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Visiting Florida’s Forgotten Coast Florida Januari & Februari 2022 Sunshine and Sand at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Since the temperature was around 70°F/21°C, we drove to the Gulf of Mexico to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park to enjoy this first perfect day in 2022.T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, located on the
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Our Next Stop: Tallahassee, FL Florida Januari & Februari 2022 Our Southern Adventure Continued On Wednesday, January 26, it was time for us to say goodbye to Montgomery. We loved our stay there and our charming Airbnb. Just before 10 am, we continued our travels to Tallahassee, Florida. We entered Florida via Georgia and changed
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Visiting Selma and Old Cahawba Alabama January 2022 Voting Rights: A Journey Through Time Of course, Selma was on our list to visit as well. We especially wanted to see the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge, known for the brutal Bloody Sunday attacks. After civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson was murdered in February 1965, other
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Visiting the Must-See Sights in Montgomery, AL Alabama January 2022 A Sobering Look at History The National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum Our visit to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, was a powerful and emotional experience. It gave us a clear understanding
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