Hillsborough River State Park is one of Florida’s oldest parks with an opening date back in 1938. Over 7 miles of hiking trails and a 2 mile walking/biking loop around the park allow you to lose yourself in this beautiful wilderness setting. The trails feel so remote (for Florida) that you ...

While St. Petersburg is most well-known for its’ proximity to some of the highest rated beaches in the country, it is also home to many wonderful parks and preserves. SawGrass Lake is a great escape during the hot, humid summer months as the trails here are short and considerably shady. A ...

The Upper Tampa Bay Trail is one of the best multi purpose paved paths I have come across in the Tampa Bay region thus far. The 7.5 mile path is a nice distance for a weekend morning bike ride – not too much, but enough for a great workout! Because it is such a fast, […]

Largo, Florida is the 3rd largest city in Pinellas County, one of the most dense counties in Florida. As you can imagine, this area is very congested with endless strip malls and housing developments. Fortunately, there is a small oasis called Eagle Lake Park. This small local park is a fantastic ...

Mike and I have visited our share of museums. We love visiting new and interesting cultural attractions in each new city we visit. Unfortunately, Tampa’s MOSI was a bit of a disappointment due to the lack of adult oriented exhibits. However, MOSI is the largest science center in the ...

At 1.28 miles long, New York’s Walkway Over the Hudson comes in as the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. This attraction is relatively new, having just opened in 2009. In its’ first year, the walkway received more than 3 times its’ predicted traffic. It continues ...

Zoo Tampa is a small 63 acre non profit zoo in Tampa, Florida. Although not the biggest, nor best zoo I have visited, there are several unique exhibits. The highlight is Safari Africa, a beautiful portion of the zoo which features: giraffes, elephants, zebras, rhinos, okapi, cheetahs, and ...

Walt Disney World is home to 4 wonderful theme parks: the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Although not the most popular, Animal Kingdom is definitely worthy of a one day visit during your Disney vacation. It is one of the world’s largest theme parks, with a ...

Nothing says summer quite like a lively oceanfront boardwalk. With amusement park rides, walking and biking paths, beautiful coastal views, and plenty of entertainment, you can’t go wrong. Vacationing in a beach town with a great boardwalk gives you so many more opportunities for ...

St. Petersburg, Florida is home to many beautiful natural attractions, including: preserves, bike paths, beaches, and parks. Most worthy of a visit, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, a 245 acre park consisting of several different ecosystems and dozens of wildlife species, is the number one spot to visit ...