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A Relaxing Evening at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Every area has its’ own unique gems that have that something special. In Tarpon Springs, that place is Fred Howard Park. This beautiful park, located on the Gulf of Mexico, offers stunning views in a more relaxed setting. While other beaches in the vicinity tend to be crowded all the time, ...

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Brooker Creek Preserve: A Quiet, Natural Oasis in Tarpon Springs, Florida

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 ...

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A Florida Gulf Coast Gem: James E. Grey Preserve in New Port Richey

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 ...

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A Beautiful Ride through Florida’s Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

In New Port Richey, Florida, you will find gorgeous 8000 acre Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park. The highlight here is a fantastic 6.7 mile (out and back) paved bike trail (part of the 42 mile long Suncoast Trail). This gorgeous trail is tree-lined for the entire route. The path is pretty flat and ...

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A Peaceful Stroll through Palm Harbor’s John Chestnut Park

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 ...

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A Weekend of Gorgeous Views in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, one of the top summer beach vacation destinations in the Southeast, is jam packed with entertainment. With an abundance of waterfront activities, entertaining shows, year-round events, touristy attractions, excellent restaurants and shopping, and beautiful sandy ...

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Magnificent Views of the Smokies via Ober Gatlinburg’s Aerial Tramway

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the Gateway to the beautiful Smoky Mountains, offers numerous attractions many of which provide tremendous mountain views. One of the best views can be enjoyed via a ride on the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway. This scenic cable car ride takes passengers up 2.1 miles through ...

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Wilderness at the Smokies: A One of a Kind Tennessee Adventure

This past weekend, Mike and I arrived in Sevierville for the annual Santa Hustle – a holiday themed half marathon. The hotel partner for the race was Wilderness at the Smokies, which was conveniently located right next to the marathon start line. Conveniently, I was able to walk directly ...

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6 Places to View Great Skylines

Every city has its’ own unique top spots for urban photography. Listed below are several fantastic (and easily accessible) sites for viewing the great skylines of Chicago, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Cleveland, L.A., and Boston. Chicago & Pittsburgh are among the most scenic skylines in the ...

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5 Jaw Dropping Waterfalls

Waterfalls are one of the most scenic natural wonders found on Earth. They can be found in various locations throughout the US. While some are easy to get to, others require a lengthy hike. All waterfalls maintain their own beauty, no matter the size, shape, or intensity of the water flow. There ...

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