The beach towns that surround Wilmington, North Carolina are clean, have soft sand, perfect little waves, and nostalgic piers. The water is warm for a large portion of the year, swimming was great in March. It was a common sight to see dolphins and plenty of sea birds. Restaurants and […]
Monthly Archives: March 2018
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From Little Shop of Horrors to your elementary science class, almost everyone has heard of the venus flytrap. What everyone might not have heard, is that they are native to the Carolinas, and grow in only a 100 mile radius from Wilmington. One of the most interesting places in the […]
Throughout my life when I’d think of travel in North Carolina, my mind would take me to the Outer Banks, mountainous Asheville, or a hip and growing city like Raleigh. I’d never even heard of Wilmington until a southern road trip revealed to me this coastal city with a mild […]
The land of trembling earth sits on the border of the Georgia-Florida line. It is said that if you jump up and down at Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge the trees will shake because the land is composed of unstable peat. The Okefenokee Swamp is the largest blackwater swamp in […]
An inspired restaurant that will leave an impression on you for a long time, it is worth going out of your way to dine at the Indigo Coastal Shanty [1402 Reynolds St Brunswick, GA 31520]. What may seem like a rustic exterior leads to a perfectly romantic patio, but if […]
While in the city of Brunswick, Georgia – I couldn’t think of anything more appropriate to eat than Brunswick Stew. I’m on the side of the ring which believes that the stew was created in Georgia, not Virginia. Heck, there is even a plaque commemorating the birth of the stew […]
The Golden Isles are an endless summer of paradise made up of four barrier islands and the port city, Historic Brunswick, on the states southern coast. Jekyll Island is the smallest of them, perfect for a fun filled day trip with unexpected adventure and rich history. Local tip: currently, a […]
Get your game on in Gainesville! The three story Arcade Bar [6 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601] is the place to be. So if you hate crowds, I advise you get there early! At the beginning of the evening it was quiet, a diverse crowd with hipsters, some older […]
Would you like to eat in a van? Would you like to eat under a plane on land? You could simply eat inside. Anywhere you dine your eyes will open wide. An oasis of kitsch in Central Florida, don’t miss experiencing Satchel’s Pizza [1800 NE 23rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32609] […]
Ever play with a Ouija Board? Do you watch the Twilight Zone marathon every New Year? Appreciate a good roadside attraction? If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these questions and are in Central Florida, you may want to stop by Spook Hill. An age old legend surrounds […]
Get your daily Vitamin C and prevent scurvy while visiting Florida’s Natural Orange Juice Visitors Center [20160 US Highway 27 Lake Wales, Florida 33853-2425]. The Grove House is across the street from Florida’s Natural production site. This free factory tour is the perfect place to learn a thing or two […]
This could be a fairytale. Music, poetry, flowers, and birds surrounding a pink tower fit for Rapunzel herself. Bok Tower Gardens [1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853] is a magical place to explore. This 250 acre wonderland was designed by none other than Fredrick Law Olmsted. Gardens filled with […]
Known as flatwoods because there is virtually no elevation change, Osceola National Forest [24874 US-90, Sanderson, FL 32087] is home to cypress-hardwood swamps and pine flatwoods, a perfect place for the endangered red cockaded woodpecker. Only 50 miles from Jacksonville the forest is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who love […]
The only major civil war battle to happen in Florida occurred 50 miles out of Jacksonville in February of 1864. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park [5815 Battlefield Trail Road Olustee, FL 32087] commemorates this battle and does a great job teaching the story of the campaign leading up to it. […]
A birders paradise. A place of unique beauty. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is an outdoor haven for everyone. Whether you’d like to hike, fish, boat, or just take a scenic drive – this preserve has you covered. Located adjacent to JFK Space Center, NASA obtained a large tract of […]