Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

I recently had the pleasure of exploring Black Point Wildlife Drive in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and let me tell you — it’s one of my favorite places I’ve visited in recent months! The adventure begins with a $10 entry fee that grants you access to...
Visiting Marathon in the Keys

Visiting Marathon in the Keys

Sunset Moments & Unexpected Nightlife in Marathon We arrived at the Blackfin Resort & Marina just in time for sunset—and wow, what a show. Quin and I stood there watching as the sky transformed into brilliant shades of orange and pink before melting into the...
Nunan Butterfly Garden

Nunan Butterfly Garden

A Serendipitous Stroll Through the Nunan Butterfly Garden Sometimes the best discoveries are the ones you don’t plan for. While waiting for the native plant sale to begin, Shanda and I found ourselves wandering behind the Mount Dora Library—and that’s when we stumbled...
Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Quin & I were in Sanibel visiting his parents for Christmas and decided to head off island to see the Ford & Edison Winter Estates. When we arrived we took a look around the museum and found out a lot of interesting facts about both Ford & Edison. I will...
Shelling on Sanibel Island

Shelling on Sanibel Island

I was born in Orlando, FL and spent many of my early years at the beach with my family, and as I got older, with my friends. When I was young, I was like a little fish, nothing could get me out of the water. As I got older, I started to realize just how many things...