Category Archives: Journal Entry

First Nature Outing in Five+ Months! | Eliza

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Well, finally, I got out on a nature walk, visiting some old favorites, River to Sea and Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The two are just a few miles from each other, north of Flagler Beach. It was a joyful … Continue reading →

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Eliza: Beach Outing

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

One of my housemates and I are going on a small trip this morning to view sunrise on the Atlantic. We’ll be back mid-morning. I hope to take some photos, too. I continue to make progress in my healing, aided … Continue reading →

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Now, why don’t she write? | Eliza

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

The title of this post is one of my favorite lines from Dances With Wolves (1990). It suits for today’s update. Unlike the good woman in the movie, I’m still among the living… You see, folks, I was in the … Continue reading →

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Nature Hikes (Late May – Early June 2025) – Eliza

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Here is a compilation of hikes I have done recently this spring, at Princess Place Preserve, briefly at Bulow Woods and then Graham Swamp Trail, off of Old Kings Road, Palm Coast. A week ago (May 27th) I took a … Continue reading →

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Late May Nature Walks – Eliza

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

This collection of photos are from an assortment of short hikes I took in mid to late May 2025. The magnolia is a native tree and planted in many local gardens. This one is at Washington Oaks Gardens and is … Continue reading →

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Late April – Early May Nature Hikes – Eliza

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

The rose was to get your attention. The following photos were taken on several outings, four I think, to Princess Place, Bulow Woods, River to Sea Preserve, and Washington Oaks Gardens. As you can see the new camera is working … Continue reading →

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Late April Hikes – Princess Place & Bulow Woods

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Inspired by my escapade on Monday, I returned on Thursday to Princess Place to scout another route connecting the Equestrian Trail and the Long Leaf Trail that wasn’t quite as long. This time I started at the old Hominy Branch … Continue reading →

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Pellicer Creek Trail & Equestrian Trail | Eliza

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Monday the 21st of April, I took on a huge walk through a portion of woods I had never ventured in before. I parked at the Power Line in Pellicer Creek Preserve and took off on foot north along the … Continue reading →

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Washington Oaks Gardens Rose Fest – Eliza

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Today I set out to Washington Oaks Gardens State Park to see what flowers were blooming. I started out by going north on Hwy 1 to Dupont Corner and SR 206. I did that to avoid the construction congestion in … Continue reading →

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North Peninsula and Bulow Creek State Parks

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Photos by Eliza Ayres, April 14, 2025 Okay, I headed out for my second outing with the new camera. First I walked the two-mile trail of North Peninsula State Park. Then, I headed to Tomoka State Park to pick up … Continue reading →

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