Tag Archives: Flagler County

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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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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Princess Place Preserve Outing | Eliza

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Okay, for those confused, I actually did this walk starting at the covered bridge and making a broad loop walk using the Equestrian Trail, walking through Moody Campground, then the Artesian Trail and Moody Cut Road to the Lodge. Since … 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 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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