Category Archives: Nature Walks

First Nature Outing in Five+ Months! | Eliza

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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Announcement: Nature Hike

Heading out to some parks today. Hope I get some good photos for everyone. Eliza P.S. Photos will be published this weekend.

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Eliza: Beach Outing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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