Floridiana Magazine

Manatee Viewing at Blue Spring State Park

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 17:44:00 +0000

When you think of Florida, cold weather isn’t the first thing to come to mind. But when the mercury starts to drop, some of the best places to visit are the state’s springs. That’s where you will be able to see manatees in their natural habitats – a sight that never gets old. So, when...

High Springs – Friendliest Small Town in Florida

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:00:15 +0000

If you’ve ever watched Hallmark Christmas movies, you have no doubt seen the small towns that serve as the settings for the storylines. Picturesque downtowns, storied pasts, rural lifestyles, and laidback atmospheres. It is that type of vibe that is exhibited in many of small Florida towns – including High Springs. Voted as the “Friendliest...

Wakulla Springs State Park

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 16:40:54 +0000

Even when exploring isn’t the main goal for a weekend, there is always a desire to find someplace nearby to visit for the day. I recently traveled to Tallahassee to see my granddaughter perform in her school’s spring program. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the weekend, and we knew our Saturday plans...

De Leon Springs State Park

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:00:25 +0000

With more than 160 state parks in Florida, it would take a little over three years to visit them all, if you only visited one each weekend. Those parks are some of the best places to experience the “old” Florida and chances are, no matter where you live in the state, you are within a short...

Manatee Viewing

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 08:00:13 +0000

Whenever I see manatees in their natural settings, their beauty and mystery never cease to amaze me. I’ve seen them playing in the Gulf of Mexico just offshore of Englewood Beach and I’ve seen them in springs and canals. And each time is like the first. Here are a few of my favorite manatee viewing...