A Lush and Rocky Little Trail
All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen. —Ralph Waldo Emerson We recently visited Grassy Waters Preserve and the short Eagle Trail, a narrow trail of sand and exposed...
View ArticleA Slightly Soggy Swamp Hike
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. —John Burroughs This was definitely one of those days — we needed to have our “senses put in order.” During the continued...
View ArticleA Rainy Walk, a Cache of Found Feathers, and a Jealous Gator
On an especially soggy day — we underestimated the might of the day’s thunderstorms — we pushed ahead with our continued exploration of West Palm Beach’s Grassy Waters Preserve. We hadn’t explored the...
View ArticleA Return to Cypress Creek
The last time we visited Cypress Creek Natural Area, we were thrilled to explore part of its 2000 acres of newly restored sensitive pine forest and wetland habitats. We were even more ecstatic to learn...
View ArticleDouble Vision
We recently hiked the Grassy Waters Preserve — specifically the SWA Trails within the Preserve, the Rookery Loop, and the outer Owahee Trail. Today, the Preserve serves as the freshwater supply for the...
View ArticleCritical Habitat Protection at the Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park
Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park in Stuart (Martin County) is a must-visit: a gorgeous area encompassing 5,800 acres of pristine wetlands and uplands, which provides critical habitat for endangered...
View ArticleNational Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests: FREE Today!
Today, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the National Park Service is offering FREE entrance into any national park… So walk, meander, run, bike, or trail-ride your way to your nearest one!...
View ArticleTree Tuesday: Slash Pines of the Pine Flatwoods
Many of my hikes and images are shot in this ecosystem, and I adore these trees — but in all honesty, show me a tree I don’t love! Pine flatwoods represent the most extensive ecosystem in Florida, and...
View ArticleA Heavenly Hardwood Swamp
Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees takes off his shoes. — Elizabeth Barrett Browning In honor of the Victorian poets Elizabeth Barrett and Robert...
View ArticleHit the Trails — It’s National Trails Day!
June 1, 2013 is National Trails Day! Since 1993, the first Saturday of every June has been designated to inspire the general public and hiking enthusiasts alike to discover and celebrate America’s...
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