Summer white

May 24, 2014December 4, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

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

Masterpiece

May 18, 2014May 18, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

Art is man's nature; nature is God's art” ~ Philip James Bailey On my photo hikes, I've seen some amazing things. The flora and fauna of Florida is vibrant and dramatic. The colors and beauty of nature can never be duplicated by man, no matter how talented the artist.

Hundred Acre Wood

March 8, 2014January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

Saturday, I wandered around trails at Blackwater River State Park near Holt. The recent rains made everything extra soggy, so I was grateful for the beam boardwalks wending through the woods. And... yes, I did execute my best Olympic gymnast dismount arm flourish when I reached the end of each segment without falling off into … Continue reading Hundred Acre Wood

A healthy perspective

March 8, 2014March 8, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

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

Conservation Park

February 22, 2014January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

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

Moss in the trees

February 16, 2014January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

I ambled around Eden Gardens State Park this week, enjoying the nature trails there - a hidden treasure that not many people realize are there. The park's main feature is the rose and camellia gardens, and the old estate, Wesley House. It's all very Antebellum. The paths were free of traffic, and the weather, for … Continue reading Moss in the trees