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Botanical gardens are peaceful, relaxing, and a great place to see many different plants and flowers. There are actually several botanical gardens in Tampa Bay and can make for a fun day date or a relaxing solo adventure! Keep reading to learn about four botanical gardens you should visit in Tampa Bay. What is a…
Most people associate Alafia River State Park with mountain biking, but other activities available in the park include hiking and horseback riding. Located in Lithia, Florida just 40 minutes outside of Tampa it is the perfect park to escape to for a peaceful afternoon in nature. Alafia River State Park – The Basics Address: 14326…
The Hillsborough County Hiking Spree is an annual event from November 1st through March 31st. It is one of several hiking events that were taking place in the Tampa Bay area over the last several months which I previously wrote a post on which can be found here. With the Hillsborough County Hiking Spree wrapping…
It took me almost 3 years of living in Florida to realize how much there was to explore in Florida State Parks. If you are interested in exploring Florida State Parks, but you aren’t sure where to start keep reading for how to plan your next visit to a Florida State Park! How many Florida…
If you love to see wildlife as you explore Florida State Parks Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is the park for you! With a chance to see hippos, flamingo’s, Florida panthers, manatees, and more all in one spot this park is not a traditional zoo experience, but it comes with plenty of opportunity…
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park is a great park to make a quick stop at if you are traveling through Homosassa, Florida. This is also a must-see state park for history buffs or anyone looking for a great spot to have a picnic. I stopped by to see the historic sugar mill after…