I'm spending some time in the Gainesville area for the next couple of days and today I made a stop in at the Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses in Alachua. I've heard of the farm, but have never visited, so it was a definite treat to see firsthand the amazing work that Mary and Peter Gregory and their team of volunteers do to provide a peaceful setting for the horses in their care. Mary and Peter have totally devoted their lives to looking after the horses, and if you are near Gainesville, you should stop in and check it out for yourselves. ...
If you're in the Naples area March 20, check out the city's first ever Sea Turtle Homecoming Festival. The festival will take place from noon to 5 p. m. ...
I love a good road trip! This week I am out and about exploring a bunch of hiking trails in Central Florida. Starting off early this morning, I headed for the St. Francis Trail near DeLand, which was a rugged, somewhat muddy and wet eight miles along the St. ...
In most caches, you'll find action figures, small collectible buttons, stickers, things like that. In Natural North Florida's "Hidden Treasures" geocaching contest, you have the opportunity to win some big prizes! Need a vacation? Some of the prizes include getaways, paddling and fishing trips. That sure beats an action figure!
Put some fresh batteries in that GPS and head up to north Florida. ...
About this time last year I came down with a case of orchid fever. I couldn't stop thinking about orchids of all varieties and colors. You see, attending an event like the upcoming 64th Annual Miami International Orchid Show will do that to you! It's one of the biggest and most well-respected shows in the world, and it's a must-see. ...