Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, USA

Cypress Cemetery: A Swamp Walk On Wagon Wheel Road In Big Cypress

One of the things I was always curious about in Big Cypress was swamp walks.

Megan Johnson!January 10, 2026January 10, 20262 Comments

Visit The Florida Museum Of Natural History In Gainesville, FL

The Museum of Natural History at UF is temporarily closed for renovations and will likely reopen in 2026. Right next to the Harn Art Museum at UF is the Florida Museum of Natural History, with exhibits on ancient creatures and groups of people that called the area home. There is also a butterfly rain forest, where you can walk through a small botanical garden type … Continue reading Visit The Florida Museum Of Natural History In Gainesville, FL

Megan Johnson!January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Leave a comment

Art, Florida, USA

Enjoy The Harn Art Museum In Gainesville, Florida

Next up in my few museum posts is the Harn Art Museum at the University of Florida in Gainesville!

Megan Johnson!January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Leave a comment

Art, Florida, USA

Imagine Museum: The St. Petersburg, Florida Glass Museum

I’ve been avoiding a few specific posts (museums) because I wasn’t sure how I wanted to do the posts. But I decided they’ll just be fun photo sharing posts.

Megan Johnson!December 26, 2025January 8, 2026Leave a comment

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Florida, USA

2-In-1 Cedar Key Hike: Dennis Creek And Shell Mound Trails

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I’ve done both of these trails a fair number of times and it’s high time I finally write about them here.

Megan Johnson!December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Leave a comment

Florida, USA

Silver Glen Springs: An Ocala National Forest Gem

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Today’s post is all about Silver Glen Springs in Ocala National Forest, one of many springs in the area.

Megan Johnson!December 9, 2025December 9, 2025Leave a comment

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Florida, Inspirational Photos, USA

Sweetwater Woods To Hawthorne Trail

This post will be similar to my latest O’leno State park post, mostly just to share pictures and random thoughts.

Megan Johnson!December 1, 2025November 29, 2025Leave a comment

Florida, State Parks, USA

Ravine Garden State Park: A Central Florida Hidden Gem

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I’m not sure how we decided to visit Ravine Gardens State Park, but it’s one of the places I went with my parents when they were visiting.

Megan Johnson!November 30, 2025November 28, 2025Leave a comment

Florida, Inspirational Photos, State Parks, USA

A Spring Hike On The O’leno River Sink Trail

This isn’t quite like my regular hiking posts because this wasn’t really an official hike or anything.

Megan Johnson!November 29, 2025November 28, 2025Leave a comment

Florida, State Parks, USA

Orange Blossoms And Potato Sheds At Dudley Farm Historic State Park

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Another place I wanted to go while my parents were visiting was Dudley Farm Historic State Park, just outside of Gainesville.

Megan Johnson!November 28, 2025November 28, 2025Leave a comment

Florida, USA

Hike the Ridge Trail To Loblolly Loop At Gold Head Branch State Park

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Next up in my Florida hikes is a hidden gem in north central Florida: Gold Head Branch State Park!

Megan Johnson!November 22, 2025November 22, 2025Leave a comment

Florida, USA

Buck Island Pond Trail: My First Wild Pitcher Plant!

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I think the last hike I did before leaving Florida (I’m writing out of order) was the Buck Island Pond Trail in Goethe State Forest.

Megan Johnson!November 11, 2025November 11, 2025Leave a comment

Florida, State Parks, USA

Paynes Prairie Sampler: Observation Tower, Wacahoota Trail, And Lake Wauburg

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I feel like whenever I talk about Paynes Prairie I just talk about La Chua Trail, but the observation tower, Lake Wauburg, and Wacahoota Trail are all so good, too!

Megan Johnson!November 9, 2025November 9, 2025Leave a comment