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Bulow Nature Walks – February 2026 | Eliza

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Eliza Ayres

I’m still exploring the northern reaches of Bulow Woods, the closest State Park near home. This is a series of photos attempting to capture a sense of the diversity and layers of life in this ancient hammock (protected place) where … Continue reading →

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Early December Hikes | Eliza

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

On Monday, I visited another portion of Princess Place Preserve, traveling on a broad loop from the parking area, on the Equestrian Trail and towards Styles Creek to the Pellicer Campground and return to the parking lot on the Equestrian … Continue reading →

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Bulow Woods Hiking Trail | Eliza

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Today I arrived very early at the northern terminus of the Bulow Woods Trail. Since I discovered a small portion of this trail was open, I decided I had to explore it again, after about 8 years absence! Given these … Continue reading →

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Bulow Woods Outing | Eliza

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Today I went for my first hike in Bulow Woods, starting at the trailhead off of Walter Boardman Lane, so the “middle” portion of the woods. I headed north to Cisco Ditch and then returned the same way back to … 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 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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Solstice Nature Walk – Bulow Woods

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

On a chilly Sunday morning I set out to walk in Bulow Woods. Parts of the 8 mile trail are still unavailable due to hurricane damage, but I made the most of what I could reach. Starting out at the … Continue reading →

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November Walks in the Parks | Eliza

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

On Tuesday, the 12th, and today, the 14th, I went on a series of walks. The first one was to Princess Place Preserve (seen above) one of my favorite local parks. Today, I hit North Peninsula State Park and a … Continue reading →

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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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Eliza Photo Journal: Late Winter Discoveries

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

After a stressful week that including having some major repair work done on an aging vehicle and a scamming attack, I decided I needed to decompress by visiting one of my favorite local state parks, Bulow Woods. Sometimes when I … Continue reading →

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