Oleta River State Park

Oleta River State Park

Miami is just an interesting environment all together. You have this crazy city with tons of traffic, buildings and people EVERYWHERE and then little pockets of paradise all around. I would have never imagined state parks being anywhere in Miami, let alone being as...

Ochlockonee River State Park

Ochlockonee River State Park

My visit to the Ochlockonee River brief but nice. I wandered around a bit by the waters edge ogling at Mother Nature. I was amazed by how low the water was. I wasn't sure if that part of the state was in a drought or if that was just how the parks looked at that time...

Myakka River State Park

Myakka River State Park

I was super excited to visit Myakka River State Park for many reasons. I heard it was so beautiful, lots of wildlife, & a really neat canopy walk in the trees. I started my adventure in the little museum at the entrance & then followed the road over to the...

Manatee Springs State Park

Manatee Springs State Park

Manatee Springs State Park was very unique because it had a extremely long boardwalk, 800 feet, that led to the spring. I say it was unique because the spring was not the highlight of the park to me, the walk to it was. Because I am not a skilled hiker, the idea of...

O’Leno State Park

O’Leno State Park

I felt flutters of joy when I pulled into O’Leno State Park. It was by far the highlight of my day, even before stepping out of my car. I let the park lead the way & it took me to all the places I needed to see. The 1st thing I came across was a suspension bridge,...

Mound Key Archaeological State Park

Mound Key Archaeological State Park

Mound Key is located in the middle of the water & the only way to get there is by a water vessel. This is something I learned the hard way when my GPS tried to turn my car into a boat. Once I realized what the journey entailed, I made an action plan. My friend...

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

When we arrived at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, I was not sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. Although the ravine was close to dried up, the beauty of what was ‘under the water’ was a sight to see. My favorite was a tree that...

Madison Blue Spring State Park

Madison Blue Spring State Park

My car was packed full and I was ready to go well before most people are even thinking about waking up on a weekday, let alone on a Saturday! It was Memorial Day Weekend and I learned a few years back that people LOVE to go to the springs on a holiday. Anywhere with...