My journal of big words and pretty pictures
These two - my furry, nuggets of unconditional love - are my always eager hiking companions. They are quick to rush out the door, straining hard against their leashes, taking me along whether I'm ready or not. Hershey, our nearly 8-year-old grandame, a Valentine’s presents from a long-gone high school boyfriend, is the calm to Asta’s amped … Continue reading Hiking companions
Summer is just around the corner, and even Mother Nature is bringing out her new, white fashions for the season. I stayed away from the beaches on this holiday weekend, and instead headed out to Pine Log State Forest near Ebro, FL, for my photo hike. It was much warmer Saturday, than the last time I hiked around … Continue reading Summer white
East, west, north or south Wandering, sometimes off track Still an adventure
At least once a year, I get on some kind of "Get Healthy" kick. I watch what I eat - smaller portions; less sodas and more water; extra veggies and fruit - and I add in more exercise to my daily routine (2-4 miles) along with my weekly photo hikes This year is no different. … Continue reading A healthy perspective
Professor Google rescued me once again. I've visited so many of my nearby state parks, and so often, that I really wanted to find someplace new. Perusing the Florida National Trails website, I found just what I wanted. A local park (within an hour's drive), and a hidden gem. If you don't know where this … Continue reading Conservation Park
Whenever I drive through Santa Rosa Beach, along scenic Highway 30A, I pass a sign, "for trail parking." Until today, I thought that was for the bike trail that runs parallel to the highway. My daughter and I are planning a day-long bike ride soon, so I decided to check out the site. To my … Continue reading Longleaf Pines
Thin spiral notebook 