Central Florida

Located right off Interstate-275, Terra Ceia Preserve State Park is the perfect place to spend some secluded time in nature. Terra Ceia Preserve State Park is a 1,932-acre preserve in Manatee County. Keep reading until the end of this post to find out why this park will always be a special place to me!   Terra…

There is no shortage when it comes to exploring new Florida State Parks. Colt Creek State Park is a great place to visit if you enjoy camping, hiking, or kayaking. With over 5,000 acres to explore there is sure to be something for everyone. Colt Creek State Park – The Basics Colt Creek State Park…

Experience one of the most unique areas of Tampa and learn about the rich history of the cigar capital of the world by visiting the Ybor City Museum State Park. This state park is unusual as most of it is inside, so it is the perfect park to visit on a rainy day. Ybor City…

One of the benefits of living in Florida is that winter is one of the best times to be outside. This winter Pinellas County wanted to encourage people to get outside and explore some of the 21 county parks in Pinellas County by hosting the Winter Walk challenge. Keep reading to learn about 8 parks…

Fresh water springs are a popular spring and summer activity in Florida. But did you know there is also salt springs you can visit? There is a 350 foot deep salt spring at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park that you definitely need to check out! Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park – The Basics The park…

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…