These cooler mornings and bright sunny afternoons are the perfect weather for visiting a local farm to go strawberry picking. Lucky for us in Jacksonville we do not need to travel far to pick some delicious, fresh, Florida-grown strawberries. Just…
Author: Jillian Gishler
Guide to UNF Hiking Trails
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…
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
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…
Homosassa Springs:: Florida State Park
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…
Alexander Springs:: Florida Springs Day Trip
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…