Category Archives: Nature Walks

Bulow Woods – A Warm & Humid Hike

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Bulow Woods. It’s a chunk of old Florida, before the swamps were drained and the houses built. We’re fortunate it is part of a Florida State Park. The woods shelter some of the largest Southern Live Oaks in Florida, along … Continue reading →

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Princess Place – A Damp Springtime Walk

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

This was my Monday adventure (May 20th) at Princess Place. I started by parking my car near the covered bridge, intending to hike the Equestrian Trail toward the Moody campground. First, I checked the current conditions of the Hominy Trail … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal: Botanics

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

And several handsome critters: And one rabbit, several squirrels, a pair of Osprey, a large fish in the pond, and numerous song birds up in the canopy. The walk: It was a cloudy humid day. A storm cell was due … Continue reading →

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Betty Steflik & North Peninsula State Park

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Tis the day after the storm. The clouds had left and the temperature was reasonable. I decided to get out of the house and take a walking tour of two close parks. We’ve been experiencing an increase in temperatures — … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal: No. Peninsula & Betty Steflik Walks, May 5th, 2024

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

The temperatures are rising in Florida. I must admit, I prefer it cooler, but you have to take what is dished out. I started early and actually walked through Betty Steflik before going on to North Peninsula State Park. I … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal – Mid-Spring in Central Florida

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Monday I took a long walk at Princess Place. I prefer going there on weekdays as the crowds are less and no shows or activities are taking place. While on my walk, I didn’t meet up with anyone except near … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal: North Peninsula State Park

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

On Thursday, the 25th, I got an early start as the temperatures were going to be higher. Central Florida is transitioning into spring weather, with lows in the 60’s and highs in the lower 80’s. The skies were blue bird … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal – Walk in Bulow Woods

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

On Tuesday, starting at Walter Boardman Lane, I walked northward on the Bulow Woods Trail through the “middle” portion of the woods. You see, the woods are divided up into three sections — 1) from Fairchild Oak to Boardman Lane; … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal – Walk in Princess Place

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Monday was Princess Place. Tuesday was Bulow Woods – Middle Section. On Monday, I saw some more Pawpaw shrubs in pinewoods: The shorter variety with smaller leaves was fuzzy to the touch, while the larger variety had bigger leaves and … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal: Graham Swamp & Bulow Woods

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Spring has fully arrived in Florida. The daylight temperatures are rising into the 80’s, although the nights are still coolish. On Monday, I decided to revisit the Graham Swamp Trail. Doesn’t sound too inviting does it, but it is a … Continue reading →

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