There are so many gorgeous places to explore and activities to enjoy in the “Ocean State” that it would be difficult to condense the many choices into a Top 10 list.  From gorgeous beaches to beautiful natural preserves, Rhode Island is home to some of the most spectacular natural ...

Providence, the largest city & capital of Rhode Island, is jam-packed with interesting things to do. Whether you are a history buff, foodie, nature enthusiast, or avid shopper, you are bound to have a fantastic time. 3 Days in Providence will give you enough time to explore many of the ...

The Tampa Bay area is home to a handful of beautiful parks. One of the best is Lettuce Lake, located near the University of South Florida, in north Tampa. This gorgeous park enables visitors to take a walk along a 3500 foot shaded boardwalk across hardwood swamp forests. The scenery is ...

Newport is one of my favorite places, not only in Rhode Island, but all of New England. This charming coastal town offers a little bit of everything: gorgeous waterfront views, a beautiful harbor, one of the most scenic walking paths in the state, great restaurants and shopping, and stunning ...

California is one of the most beautiful places in the world with so many contrasting landscapes, ranging from beaches, forests, deserts, farmland, and mountains. From the Pacific Ocean to the Redwood trees, California is one of the most geographically diverse areas in the world. This leaves us ...

This morning we planned for a small hike at Conner Preserve in Land O’Lakes, Florida. We made the mistake of leaving a bit too late. By the time we got to the preserve (around 10:30am), it was much too hot for a stroll in the blazing Florida sun. However, we had already made the drive […]

New Port Richey in Pasco County’s “Nature Coast” is home to several beautiful parks which allow you the opportunity to take step back in time and walk through Florida as it used to be before everything was built upon. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness, a gorgeous 8000 acre park, is home ...

This week, Mike and I decided to check out beautiful Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs, Florida. We saw the sign while driving (on several occasions) and finally decided to take a detour for a relaxing nature walk. After visiting several other beautiful natural parks in Pinellas County ...

New Port Richey’s 80 acre preserve is home to over 140 different species of birds. The James E. Grey Preserve is a fantastic place for both birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Deer, manatee, wild boar, and turtles are commonly sighted here. On our recent trip, we saw several turtles walking along ...

Pinellas County, Florida is home to an absolutely gorgeous 255 acre park, named John Chestnut Sr. Its’ scenic location on Lake Tarpon makes this park an ideal location for an evening stroll, with several spots to take in an incredible view of the sunset. On site, you will find plenty of ...