Category Archives: North Florida

Osceola National Forest, Florida

Posted on March 3, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Sanderson, Florida

Posted on March 2, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida

Posted on March 1, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Play Pinball at Café One Diner in Ormond Beach, Florida

Posted on February 28, 2018 by julieovaltrades

A mom and pop shop that’s got everything you need. That is, if you subsist off of homemade food and pinball, of course. Café One [403 US 1 Ormond Beach, FL 32174] is tucked away in an unsuspecting little strip, … Continue reading →

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Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park, Florida

Posted on February 27, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Once the largest plantation in East Florida, visited by John Audubon to paint the greater yellowlegs shorebird, now a set of ruins ripe for exploring with an interesting history lesson. Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park [3501 Old Kings Road … Continue reading →

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Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Reserve, Florida

Posted on February 26, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Where the Tolomato and Guana rivers meet and pour out into the ocean is an estuary of significant interest. Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve [505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082] or… GTM for short is … Continue reading →

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Barbara Jeans Restaurant, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Posted on February 25, 2018 by julieovaltrades

I was on a mission, somewhat of a mystery, for the stuff. It took me thirty minutes from Jacksonville to reach my destination. Time couldn’t go fast enough. A dark and quiet country-esque road, a breeze coming off the intracoastal. … Continue reading →

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Pinball at Anastasia Bowling Lanes, St. Augustine, Florida

Posted on February 24, 2018 by julieovaltrades

What’s a vacation without a trip to the arcade? If pinball is your game (you know it’s mine) look no further than Anastasia Bowling Lanes [3245 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080]. It’s located a bit out of the main … Continue reading →

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San Sebastian Winery, St. Augustine, Florida

Posted on February 23, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Step inside a historic Henry Flagler’s railway building and get ready to unwind. San Sebastian Winery [157 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084] is not a place you would stumble on, because it’s a bit out of the main town … Continue reading →

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The Floridian Restaurant, St. Augustine, Florida

Posted on February 22, 2018 by julieovaltrades

The essence of southern charm, The Floridian Restaurant [72 Spanish St, St. Augustine, FL 32084] was such a treat from start to finish. Ambiance is classy yet casual, decor effortlessly vintage, and the local menu changes seasonally. All the southern … Continue reading →

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