Floridiana Magazine

Orlando Wetlands Park

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Thu, 02 May 2019 12:00:42 +0000

One thing we have learned about Florida in our years of exploring, it’s not just about the quiet little towns or the once-famous attractions, it’s also about the amazing wildlife that calls Florida home. While folks living in less-populated areas have a greater chance of seeing a few deer in their backyard or a bobcat...

Year in Review: Natural Florida

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:00:01 +0000

Florida is home to 175 state parks, trails, and historic sites, with countless other wildlife refuges and wildlife drives. Looking back at 2018, we visited numerous places we consider to be natural Florida – some of them more than once. Links to the original posts are embedded within the descriptions. Pioneer Park, Zolfo Springs Encompassing...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:39:12 +0000

Traveling the state, visiting “old Florida,” provides many opportunities to experience life the way it used to be. But there are times when those travels drop you off in the midst of some of the state’s most picturesque locations, yet close enough to the real world. One such location is Sweetwater Wetlands Park in Gainesville. ...

Take a Drive on the Wild Side

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 12:00:55 +0000

It’s hard to imagine someone living in the city relishing a two-hour, eleven-mile drive. But what if that drive steers you away from the clogged highways and winds through a wildlife paradise? Whether you are looking for a leisurely way to spend the day or a chance to see Florida’s wildlife up close, the Lake...