Longleaf Pines

November 17, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

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

The Truman Show

November 10, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

This weekend, I invited a friend to join me on a drive out to Seaside. For movie trivia buffs, Seaside is the actual cottage community in Northwest Gulf Coast Florida where "The Truman Show" was filmed. It really does look like a movie backdrop. Our intention was to hike around Grayton Beach, then check out … Continue reading The Truman Show

A day at the office

November 3, 2013January 15, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

I didn't get out for a dedicated photo hike this week, but I did get a chance to spend some time at the beach, writing and reading. I planned to take some pictures, but it was just so beautiful, all I could do was soak in the sun and ocean breezes. You can click on … Continue reading A day at the office

The beach is back

October 12, 2013January 15, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

Finally! I have my beaches back! My first weekend with room to actually roam, and I had Crystal Beach and parts of the National Seashore all to myself. There are still a few stragglers, but the beaches in Destin and Fort Walton were gloriously sparse. The seagulls were even slightly less vermin-y. There is a small … Continue reading The beach is back

Excitement abounds

September 8, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Snake and Spider Warning! I truly love where I live. It's a beautiful part of America and I thoroughly enjoy my weekly hikes where I can explore some of the hidden treasures that most people don't see. When people think of Florida, either the House of Mouse or beaches are the first thing people imagine. … Continue reading Excitement abounds

Hell or high water

September 7, 2013January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 24 Comments

I took a friend and my daughter to one of my favorite hiking spots, St. Andrews State Park, smack in the middle of Panama City. What I didn't do was take into account the amount of rain we have had, and every single trail was flooded. Not a "take a high trail" sort of flooded, … Continue reading Hell or high water