Monthly Archives: September 2008

A quick visit to Payne’s Prairie

On Sept 18, 2008 I had to take a trip up near Branford, Fl. So, I checked out the parks I would pass on the way and decided to make my first stop Payne’s Prairie Preserve State Park and the … Continue reading

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A nice Saturday hike..

Today I took my friends Tara and Chloe out to Hillsborough River State Park. It is always a wonderful trip out there for me when I can introduce this wonderful place to others.   Chloe is almost 6 years old … Continue reading

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Speak Up for Florida’s Wild Animals

Speak Up for Florida’s Wild Animals   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering several changes to the state’s wildlife regulations that would affect freshwater turtles and captive wildlife. While these changes would be a step in the right … Continue reading

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Upper Tampa Bay Trail September 2008

Well the weather turned real nice and I just could not sit inside any longer.  Bo and I needed some fresh air and we headed out to the Upper Tampa Bay Park to check a few of the trails out. … Continue reading

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Lettuce Lake and Flatwoods Trail

This weekend I decided to go and check out Lettuce Lake and Flatwoods Parks. My friend Tara and I got an early start and were pleased with our first stop at Lettuce Lake.   At Lettuce Lake the oak canopy … Continue reading

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