When you live near the beach, you might crave a different kind of escape. If hiking in fresh mountain air, splashing in cool mountain streams & exploring waterfalls sounds kinda like heaven, then North Carolina might be calling for you.…
Author: Mattie Shepherd
Royal Springs:: Swimming Road Trip
Florida Spring: Royal Springs ParkLocation: Suwannee Belle Estates, near O’Brien, Florida Florida geography is, of course, known for its beautiful sandy white beaches, picturesque salt marshes and brackish waterways. But something that is not well-known to those outside of the…
Jacksonville Beach Bike Shops
Did you know there are lots of Jacksonville Beach bike shops that are locally owned and operated? With our recreational options seeming to decrease by the day, here’s a little secret: this is a great opportunity to take the family…
Jacksonville Murals:: I-Spy Scavenger Hunt for Families
In Jacksonville, murals are everywhere! So we found a fun & creative way to get out of the house and get the kids involved in finding some of them. Jacksonville has a pretty amazing local art scene, including many large-scale murals that…
How to Have a Beach Bonfire in Jacksonville
You might not think a beach bonfire in Jacksonville is something that’s allowed, but it is! Have you ever been walking on the beach, on a chilly evening, wrapped up in a sweater and thought, “you know what would make…