There are plenty of beautiful, unique places to explore in St. Petersburg, Florida. Sunken Gardens, a 100+ year old historical attraction, features an amazing collection of exotic plants and animals. Sunken Gardens is a tranquil place to visit when you need an escape from the hustle and bustle of ...

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 ...

Although technically located in Treasure Island, the city of St. Petersburg owns and maintains this beach, which happens to be one of the widest on the Gulf coast. At St. Pete Municipal Beach, you will find plenty of room to enjoy the day without any noisy neighbors! If someone is too loud or ...

Pass-A-Grille Beach, located on the southern end of St. Pete Beach, is a popular spot amongst locals due to the pristine nature (you will notice an absence of hotels and restaurants lining the beach, unlike commercialized St. Pete Beach). Although a bit less crowded than St. Pete Beach, it is ...

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 […]

What better way to enjoy a weekday afternoon than a relaxing afternoon of reading, swimming, and listening to the waves? Indian Rocks Beach, a hidden gem on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is the perfect place to escape for a day of R&R. Take a refreshing dip in the clear waters of the Gulf. The ...

This weekend, Mike and I embarked on the 11 mile journey from Dunedin to Tarpon Springs, Florida via the popular Pinellas Trail biking/walking path. The entire journey is 40+ miles (starting in St. Petersburg and ending in Tarpon Springs), however, we felt like taking a leisurely Saturday ride. ...

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 ...