Silver Springs State Park

We took a day trip to the Ocala area to visit Silver Springs State Park. I had been looking at the State Parks web site and in particular Silver Springs. The springs actually refer to a group of artesian springs and a historic tourist at...

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge is teaming with wildlife.  We saw almost every species of water bird native to Florida.  Our trip was planned around seeing and photographing the Florida Scrub Jay.  We were definitely delighted with our experience with the...

Hillsborough River State Park

A Day In The Scrub

I've been photographing scrub-jays now for a few months.  I've read many things about the birds and talked with a few people that either manage the areas populated by the birds or research the birds.  I've read and heard the birds refe...

Polk County Environmental Lands Photo Contest 2015

Catfish Creek Preserve State Park

Lake Marion Creek WMA

Disney Wilderness Preserve

Our visits to Disney Wilderness Preserve have always been very relaxing and enjoyable experiences. The preserve offers amenities such as a picnic area, a covered area with seating with a view of the marsh and a butterfly garden. The trai...

Florida Everglades National Park

Circle B Bar Reserve

For the nature lovers, bird watchers or conservationist Circle B Bar Reserve is a perfect destination. Located in Polk County in Lakeland, Florida. This preserve offers something for everyone. The name is established from a ranch that oc...

Bok Tower Gardens

We took a day trip to Bok Tower Gardens. This hidden gem is well worth the drive to Lake Wales, FL to see. The gardens were established in 1929 as a gift to the American people by Edward W. Bok. They were dedicated on February 1, 1929 by...