I have one of those Passport books issued by the National Park Service. You know, the kind where you stamp the passport at each park you are lucky enough to see? It’s a fun way to document your travels, and it’s even more fun when you get a stamp from one of the parks that is less visited. Dry Tortugas is definitely one of those … Continue reading Dry Tortugas National Park
In honor of National Puppy Day, I’m featuring my puppies who are back at home. Miss these silly boxers! Continue reading National Puppy Day: Tip and Jill
Key West is crazy big time fun. I was surprised how much there was to do, since my impression before going there was just fish, party, sleep, repeat. It’s definitely a fishing paradise, and from the drive down the Overseas Highway, I assume that is true in most of the Keys. Key West does seem to be filled with people living a life of days … Continue reading Key West, Florida
In the midst of the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, I didn’t catch his name…. Continue reading Canine Traveler: Key West Party Dog
I’m gathering lots of great photos and experiences to share from here in the Florida Keys! Continue reading Chilling’ in Key West
The Everglades is huge. I mean, I knew that from looking at the maps (1.5 million acres), but it didn’t really sink in until I drove to the park entrance and the ranger said, “Welcome to the Everglades. Your campground is straight ahead on this road forty miles down.” Ten minutes later, my cell phone coverage went out, and didn’t return until two days later … Continue reading The Everglades
“There are no other Everglades in the world.” Those are the introductory words of the famous book, “The Everglades: River of Grass”, written in 1947 by Marjory Stoneman Douglas (April 7, 1890 – May 14, 1998). They are considered to be the most famous words ever written about the Everglades, and the book itself is a delightful description of what once was, and was almost lost. … Continue reading The Everglades: River of Grass
