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

Grand Teton National Park, Inspirational Photos, National Park, USA, Wyoming

Grand Teton National Park In Three Seasons

I was just doing some (boring) behind the scenes blog things and had the idea to share photos of the Tetons from the same places in all three season I’ve been there! And obviously I had to do this immediately because it just sounds fun. I love being able to see the changes in the landscape both throughout the seasons and over the years, and … Continue reading Grand Teton National Park In Three Seasons

Megan Johnson!November 23, 2025November 22, 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

Florida, USA

Mosquito Attack On the Idylwild Trail At Serenola Forest Preserve

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In my Google Map scrolling one day I came across the Idylwild Trail in Gainesville, not far from where we lived at the time.

Megan Johnson!November 8, 2025November 8, 2025Leave a comment

Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, USA

Visit Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery And Trail

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I’ve been going through drafts and pictures and have found a treasure trove of unshared Florida hikes (oops!), today’s included.

Megan Johnson!November 7, 2025November 7, 2025Leave a comment

Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

Three-In-One Trail: An Everglades Landscape Buffet

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The last hike from our Everglades trip is the Three-in-One trail, another new to me hike!

Megan Johnson!November 6, 2025November 5, 2025Leave a comment

Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

Mahogany Hammock Trail: Everglades National Park’s Best Boardwalk

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Next up is my favorite full boardwalk in Everglades National Park: the Mahogany Hammock Trail!

Megan Johnson!November 5, 2025November 4, 20251 Comment

Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook: A Great Easy Board Walk In Everglades National Park

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The Pa-Hay-Okee Trail is closed as of November 2025 for repairs.

One of the must-do hikes (really more of a walk) in Everglades National Park is the Pa-Hay-Okee Trail.

Megan Johnson!November 4, 2025November 4, 2025Leave a comment

Florida, USA

Visit The Unique St. John’s Botanical Garden And Nature Preserve

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While my parents were visiting, we decided to take a day trip to the Palatka area to see St. John’s Botanical Garden And Nature Preserve and Ravine Garden State Park.

Megan Johnson!November 3, 2025November 3, 2025Leave a comment