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 ...

Although many associate the winter season with endless shoveling of snow and frigid temperatures, winter is also a great time of the year to participate in fun & festive winter themed recreational activities. Instead of thinking of snow as a burden, take advantage of the opportunity to try out ...

Founded in 1630, Boston is one of America’s oldest & most influential cities. For history buffs, there is no better destination. Home to The Freedom Trail, gorgeous old architecture, and numerous notable landmarks, the city is rich in historical significance. Boston is a great city to ...

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 ...

Yellowstone National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the world, also claims the title of America’s first park (the park was established in 1872). Although not the largest national park, the more than 2 million acres of park space means endless opportunities for exploration. If you ...

No matter where you travel within Massachusetts, you are bound to come across a fantastic park. Massachusetts is home to so many gorgeous parks -too many to count! Year-round recreation, from hiking and biking in the spring and summer months, to cross country skiing in the winter months, await you ...

Florida is well-known as being one of the best places in the world for catching a glimpse of an alligator in the wild. In fact, Florida and Louisiana are home to the largest population of American alligators. According to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries department, more than a million reside ...

This weekend, Mike and I decided to brave the cold for a short, brisk hike at Great Neck Wildlife Refuge in Wareham, Massachusetts. The decision to wear hiking boots as opposed to gym shoes came in handy as there was still a bit of leftover snow on the trails. This sanctuary was very peaceful and ...

On our return trip from Great Neck Wildlife Refuge, Mike and I caught a glimpse of a beautiful beach in Buzzards Bay. We decided to pull over and take a walk. Little Harbor Beach, located in Wareham, Massachusetts, is just a short drive away from Cape Cod. We came looking for sea glass, but ...

Getting out into the cold weather and snow doesn’t sound like much fun until you break out the cross country skis and snowshoes! The brisk long winters of Massachusetts can be hard on athletes and photographers. Mike and I decided to break up the monotony of gym workouts by getting out for ...