My journal of big words and pretty pictures
Grayson Beach State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - one of my favorite local hiking venues - has the unique distinction of being located between the Gulf of Mexico on one side, and a handful of rare coastal lakes on the other. These lakes are an unusual mix of both salt and fresh water eco-systems. Dividing the two … Continue reading Chance encounter
Saturday was glorious! My first real photo hike in weeks and I took full advantage of the weather and my freedom. I drove out to South Walton County and traipsed around in the woods at Flatwood Trail near Grayton Beach State Park, then ambled down the road to Deer Lake State Park and its practically … Continue reading Out and about… again
Not all those who wander are lost. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Every week I get out of my routine and head into the great outdoors for a photo hike. Living in the Florida Panhandle gives me the option of beach or woods, and sometimes even a combination of both. On any given Saturday, it's not unusual … Continue reading Endless sky
It was gorgeous this weekend. When I headed out on my photo hike it was a crisp 55F, and it only rose to the low 70s. The skies were cloudless and pale blue. I went back to Grayton Beach State Park to hike along the lake trails. The evergreens there are remnants of the turpentine groves … Continue reading Turpentine pines
From early March through Labor Day, the population around here probably doubles, maybe even triples on long, holiday weekends. Two years after the BP oil spill, and the tourist business has returned to pre-spill numbers. That means, if I want to photo hike at the beach, sans bodies mucking up the scene, I have to … Continue reading Dodging the rain
As I did on Christmas Eve, I spent New Year's Eve at the beach. All of this gorgeous, warm winter weather has me a little concerned about the remainder of the season and that Mother Nature is saving up for something truly epic ~ apocalyptic epic, New Ice Age sort of cold. I'm a little … Continue reading Enjoying it while I can
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