Town and country

October 22, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 34 Comments

I live in a small town that hugs the leeward shore of Choctawhatchee Bay. Between my nice community and the vast Gulf of Mexico is a popular tourist destination. A two-lane, 3.6 mile bridge literally divides town from country. Where towering condos obscure most of the coastline from the highway running through the city, the … Continue reading Town and country

Middle of nowhere

October 15, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

I have a deep, and abiding love for the natural resources around me, and whenever possible take advantage of the trails and parks for some much needed peace and quiet. While the beaches here are amazing, they can be a little too crowded for me, even this time of year. Yet, I have found a … Continue reading Middle of nowhere

Land-escaping

August 6, 2011January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 23 Comments

This I week went to Panama City and hiked around St. Andrews State Park, Camp Helen State Park, and Grayton Beach State Park. I am totally biased, but NW Florida has some of the most beautiful nature preserves in the south. I'm not sure what this is supposed to be, but I think it's some … Continue reading Land-escaping

It’s hot out here…

July 30, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 27 Comments

Despite my best efforts to get out for my photo hike early in the morning, it was still hot as blue blazes. Coupled with the near 100% humidity, I literally sweated through two sets of clothes in less than four hours. (I actually do take changes of clothes when I go out, since I know … Continue reading It’s hot out here…

Notes from the road

July 2, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Taking a long weekend to visit the kinfolk in Tennessee, and as they say in the south, “it’s hot as blue blazes.” Which translates into it’s hot as hell, and I’m living in shorts, even more so than back in Florida. Being that I am interacting with more people in public here than I am … Continue reading Notes from the road

Grayton Beach

April 24, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

This week's photos were taken at Grayton Beach State Park around the dune lakes. These lakes are rare in that they exist only in a small handful of locations around the world. They are unique in that they sustain both salt and fresh water environs. I need to find a better way to hike in … Continue reading Grayton Beach