Tag Archives: Central Florida

Mid-December 2025 Hikes | Eliza Ayres

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

After four drizzly, foggy, and rainy days in a row, Thursday dawned with blue Florida skies, crystal clear and dazzling sunshine. It was time to visit my two favs off of A1A, the coastal highway. I started at River to … 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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Mid-Winter Hikes – February 2025 | Eliza

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Some of you may have wondered where I was this morning. Folks, I was getting in some Eliza time. I went for a 5-mile hike in one of my favorite nearby parks, Princess Place Preserve. The photos above are from … 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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December Nature Walks – Eliza Ayres

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Today was a perfect Solstice hike to three different parks, River to Sea Preserve, Washington Oaks Gardens, and Betty Steflik Preserve. The parks weren’t crowded; it’s kind of shoulder season for Florida, being just before Christmas. The visitors tend to … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal – Princess Place Preserve 11.19.24

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

by Eliza This morning I set out on a Nature Walk to Princess Place. The photos below were taken in opposite order. I did a version of my normal walk, which took me from the westside of the park across … Continue reading →

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Sea to River State Preserve – Flagler County

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

These will probably be the last photos taken on my old Nikon L830. It has decided to fall apart, all the plastic bits disappearing. So, I ordered another “cheap” point and shoot camera — the only kind I use as … Continue reading →

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Blossoms & Butterflies – Part 2 – Late Spring

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

So, that’s a brief synopsis of my flower and butterfly photos… The photos speak louder than words to those who love beauty. The formal rose garden wasn’t in tip top shape as we’ve experienced some thunderstorms lately which squash and … Continue reading →

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