Tag: Silver Springs State Park

The Silver Springs Monkeys and Monkey Day

Many Floridians have heard the story about how the area around what is now Silver Springs State Park here in Florida is practically overrun with Monkeys. They were brought in to be bit players in a 1930’s Tarzan Movie — so the story goes… Continue Reading “The Silver Springs Monkeys and Monkey Day”

National Camera Day

Photography is a very big deal to me and today is a day I wanted to get a photo or two up on the blog. It’s true that there’s not a lot left of this auspicious day, but here we go… We did have… Continue Reading “National Camera Day”

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…”

Fave Fotos: Awed by Mr Tree’s Weighty Presence

Here’s a shot I like that has not lived off my hard drive until now. It’s from Silver Springs State Park, I site I really love. I’ll be back in wild Florida again soon. My last camping reservation was changed on account of some… Continue Reading “Fave Fotos: Awed by Mr Tree’s Weighty Presence”

It’s Saturday and I’m NOT at Silver Springs State Park

I do work on weekends these days. Not sure what it would take to change that. It’s an issue I’m working on. If you’re mostly an outdoor dog — as I am — there’s one advantage to having your free time falling on week… Continue Reading “It’s Saturday and I’m NOT at Silver Springs State Park”

You Do Have to See Silver Springs State Park to Get It!

Just got back from a two day camping excursion to Silver Springs State Park near Ocala and had an awesome time! Silver Springs State Park is the newest gem in Florida’s state park system and I’m glad it’s been added. As many of you… Continue Reading “You Do Have to See Silver Springs State Park to Get It!”