Most tourists are well aware of Clearwater Beach: the world famous beach known for its’ sugar smooth sand. Although Clearwater is a great beach, it’s often too crowded with tourists to enjoy the day. There really isn’t much of an off-season either as tourists visit both during ...

Florida’s Southwest Coast is known for being home to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the country. Unlike the congested, oftentimes commercialized beaches of Tampa Bay, Sarasota and Venice beaches offer a less hectic ambiance and an all around more leisure oriented vibe. Don’t get ...

If you are looking for something different to do on Florida’s Gulf Coast besides beaches, boat tours, and water-sports, then you may want to check out one of the numerous beautiful parks and preserves found scattered throughout the area. All too often, both tourists and locals skip the ...

Circle B Bar Reserve is the perfect day trip for both Tampa residents looking to escape the congestion and also Orlando tourists who are looking for a relaxing day away from the theme parks. Located in Lakeland, the reserve is just an hour drive from both cities. Here you will enjoy a refreshing ...

Oscar Sherer State Park is a great choice for visitors to the Sarasota and Venice areas who are seeking something a bit different than beaches, cruises, and tourist attractions. If you are looking for a bit of peace and quiet, head straight over to Oscar Sherer State Park in Ospry, located halfway ...

The Florida Botanical Gardens, located in suburban Tampa, is a wonderful year-round nature oasis featuring over 30 acres of maintained gardens. A few of the numerous gardens you will find include: a tropical fruit garden, a succulent garden featuring desert plants, a palm garden, and a butterfly ...

While most areas around the county are starting to see temperatures that dip into the lower 40’s and 50’s (and several even anticipating the first (or second!) snow storm of the season), the central Florida Gulf Coast is still averaging temperatures in the lower-mid 70’s.  ...

Tampa, Florida is most well known for being home to Busch Gardens, part of the SeaWorld family of amusement parks, and one of the most visited theme parks in the US.  The Florida Aquarium and Zoo Tampa are 2 other notable attractions in the area, popular with both locals and tourists. ...

At 4784 feet, Brasstown Bald stands tall as the highest point in the state of Georgia. The mountain is located in Chattahoochee National Forest and is part of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountain range. The observation tower provides gorgeous panoramic views of the area. From here, you will be able to ...

Beautiful Blue Ridge, Georgia is located near the southern end of The Appalachian Trail, which officially begins at Springer Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. At 2180 miles long, the trail is one of the longest in the world. The popular trail stretches all the way from Springer ...