Tag: Outdoor Activities

Return to Moss Park

A couple of months ago I spent a very pleasant part of a winter’s day at Moss Park. This gem is about 4 miles from Orlando Int’l Airport and features amazing scenery and camping, among other things. I always love making a trip and… Continue Reading “Return to Moss Park”

Coronavirus, the risks of comparison and a Silver Lining

It’s natural that when we have a new threat–talking about the Coronavirus–that we compare it to something we already know about. But the Coronavirus is very different from the flu that we’re all very familiar with. Different in several important ways. This article will… Continue Reading “Coronavirus, the risks of comparison and a Silver Lining”

Fort Christmas Park

My fellow outdoor enthusiast and I made another trip to Orange County’s Fort Christmas park a couple of weeks ago. It was another splendid trip, and I did have a chance to take some good photos. When you visit Fort Christmas Park, there are… Continue Reading “Fort Christmas Park”

A Quick Look Back Over Some…

I did want to take a quick look back over some of the outdoor fun I had this year. Although I would have loved to have had even more outdoor fun, I had plenty of it in 2019. Less than I’d like but undoubtedly… Continue Reading “A Quick Look Back Over Some…”

Wekiwa Springs in November

My traveling companion and I made a trip to Wekiwa Springs earlier this month. It was a great trip and we enjoyed it immensely. She had not seen it before; had not seen any of our fabulous State Parks here in the Sunshine State… Continue Reading “Wekiwa Springs in November”

Greenways and Trails in Florida

There are so many things to like about this time of the year. For those of us who live in the Sunshine State, one of them is using and celebrating Florida’s Greenways and Trails. Traditionally, October is the month we publicize our trails and… Continue Reading “Greenways and Trails in Florida”

Returning to Trimble Park

I made a camping reservation today to get back to one of my favorite spots to camp in all of Florida. I’m referring to Trimble Park, right were Orange and Lake counties meet. I’ve camped there three times and am delighted to be heading… Continue Reading “Returning to Trimble Park”

Back to Canaveral National Seashore Yesterday

Had a ball yesterday at the National Park that’s the closest to me. Yes, that would be Canaveral National Seashore near Titusville, Florida. This laid-back sea-side experience is by far the best way to enjoy a trip to the beach. To me, at least!… Continue Reading “Back to Canaveral National Seashore Yesterday”

Alligator Season begins today

Here in the Sunshine State, there’s a Gator Season each summer that lasts for 30 days. The season opens today. If you’d like to know more about gator hunting in these parts,  here’s a bulletin from our Fish And Wildlife Commission where you can get… Continue Reading “Alligator Season begins today”

What’s Bulldog to do when he can’t get away for a camping trip?

I’ll tell you what he does! He cruises over to one of his fave city parks here in Central Florida and fires up the grill. Sometimes he does the full monte breakfast; it’s always fun to fire up that two burner camp stove. There… Continue Reading “What’s Bulldog to do when he can’t get away for a camping trip?”