There are tons of great spots for hiking in Jacksonville, and the UNF hiking trails are one of our favorite spots in town. Recently my daughters and I visited the University of North Florida Loftin Nature trails for the first…

There are tons of great spots for hiking in Jacksonville, and the UNF hiking trails are one of our favorite spots in town. Recently my daughters and I visited the University of North Florida Loftin Nature trails for the first…
Florida Spring: Weeki Wachee SpringsLocation: Spring Hill, Florida My family has a long list of Florida springs we want to visit. We also have a shortlist of springs we keep returning to because we love them so much. Weeki Wachee Springs is…
Florida Spring: Homosassa SpringsLocation: Homosassa, Florida Looking for a guaranteed manatee sighting? Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is just the place! Located along Florida’s Nature Coast this state park is absolutely worth a visit. Homosassa Springs State Park serves as…
Florida Spring: Alexander SpringsLocation: Ocala, Florida Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest and has everything a family needs for a day of fun in the sun. There are hiking trails, swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, picnicking, and more waiting…
Salt Springs is an amazing place to snorkel. Just under the surface of the water, you will see so many different schools of fish swimming around, and even the occasional blue crab.