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A Visit to Gulf Islands National Seashore — Davis Bayou, Ocean Springs, MS

  I had the opportunity to visit my old stomping grounds of Biloxi, MS over the weekend, and while there I decided to head over to Gulf Islands National Seashore —Davis Bayou in Ocean Springs. Not only is this well … Continue reading

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A Visit to Ochlockonee River State Park

  38 miles south of Tallahassee in the town of Sopchoppy on the banks of the Ochlockonee and Dead Rivers is the quiet 543 acre Ochlockonee State Park consisting of a beautiful pine woods forest providing a home to a … Continue reading

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A Review of Wakulla Springs State Park and River Boat Cruise

  On this trip to beautiful Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, which lies approximately 16 miles south of Tallahassee, heavy rains had been in the area for much of the morning before abating shortly after noon. Upon arriving at … Continue reading

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Hiking at Leon Sinks Geological Area

  Hiking in August in Florida is not for the faint of heart. The key is to go early in the morning before the heat of the sun turns the humidity into a steaming sauna. On this visit to Leon … Continue reading

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Exploring Historical Torreya State Park on the Apalachicola River Bluffs

  Torreya State Park (pronounced Tor-ee-ah) is located about 55 miles west of Tallahassee and roughly 13 miles north of the town of Bristol, Fl. Both the park and the nearly extinct Torreya trees (Torreya taxifolia) that can still be … Continue reading

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