This photo isn't taken from an odd angle. This cypress knee was tall enough I could step up to it and press my nose against the tip of it. Pretty awesome. Another botanical wonder, this one at Peacock … [Read more...]
Measuring Up
I'm still working away on my newest book, Exploring Florida's Botanical Wonders. About a month ago, I had the pleasure of joining in an expedition to determine a new Big Tree for the Florida Register. … [Read more...]
Six days on the road…and two ticks
It's been a ridiculously busy week, culminating in a crash-landing back home for my birthday this weekend. I went from the Annual Conference to hanging out with my buddies shown in the last post's … [Read more...]
Pack Weight
Now here's a real comparison in pack weight for long distance hikers. To the left, Mike "Smileage" DeWitt, with a pack that many of us gals could crawl into and sleep in, it's so danged big. He won't … [Read more...]
What a blast
A busy crazy weekend trying to be in forty places at once at the Florida Trail Conference down in Umatilla. I'm just unpacking my bags after a long afternoon spent unwinding at The 88 Store in Lake … [Read more...]
Alexander Springs
I couldn't resist adding at least one new hike. I love the Timucuan Trail, I think it's the best of the nature trails in the National Forests in Florida. If you're headed to or from the conference … [Read more...]
National Public Lands Pass: What a Deal!
I'm surprised I haven't seen this message in every newspaper and outdoor-related magazine across Florida: outdoor recreation on National Lands just became affordable! In January, the Federal … [Read more...]
The Florida Hikes! Forum
I've been searching for more than a year for some decent bulletin board / forum software that won't be hacked every few days, which is what shut down the Florida Trail forum ... too difficult to … [Read more...]
Unexpected Treasures in Gainesville
When I was in White Springs a couple weeks ago, I picked up a brochure at the Nature & Heritage Tourism Center entitled Discover Gainesville's Natural Treasures. It's been several years since I last … [Read more...]
Pelican bookends
This week has been bookended by pelican sightings, with many peppered in-between. However, this photo is NOT of a pelican, it's a black skimmer skimming the surface to pick up a meal. For reasons … [Read more...]
