Monthly Archives: December 2012

2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 4,500 views in 2012. If every person who reached the … Continue reading

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Sugarcane Harvest

A fun family event at Crowley Natural and Cultural Center What a perfect day we had this year to enjoy the 1st Annual Sugarcane Harvest at Crowley Museum in Myakka, Florida. The morning had a bit of a chill but … Continue reading

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Wine, Women Wild 2012

December 2012 What a better way to get ladies outdoors there cannot be! We put together a one of a kind “Girl’s Night Out” and nearly sold out the first event! Sometimes it is tough to get a bunch of … Continue reading

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Yes, girls like to camp to!

December 2012 December camping in Florida is amazing. The weather is no longer humid and night time temps are perfect for spending time around the fire. On this particular camping trip I was to take a father and 3 of … Continue reading

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Why I volunteer…

November 2012 There are many reasons why one might choose to volunteer their time to do any number of activities. Some like to do something that looks good on their resume, others volunteer to fulfill a class requirement. Some like … Continue reading

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Children Need the Outdoors

Crowley Natural and Cultural Center, Indian Fields Campground November 2012 As we prepared for this camping trip many things went through my mind, We had a lot of kids from many different age groups and family backgrounds. Everything that could … Continue reading

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Group Hiking is Fun!

Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland Florida Today a group of strangers got together to share their love of nature and the outdoors and made new friends in the process. 10 strangers signed up to take a guided hike at a … Continue reading

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It was a very dry year through most of the USA. But we are grateful that there were so many fewer fires.

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