Just a lady interested in science, nature, and writing about my adventures.
Built in 1838, the Amelia Island Lighthouse is the oldest existing and operational lighthouse in the state of Florida. “When the lantern first sent its beam out to sea, Florida was not yet a state. Through the years, the old sailing ships gave way to modern freighters and fishing boats. The beacon kept shining and…
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At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Space Launch System or “SLS” was recently fully assembled – and I got a sneak peek! The SLS has been developed for NASA’s Artemis program and is the most powerful rocket EVER built. A “super-heavy-lift launch vehicle that provides the foundation for human exploration beyond Earth’s orbit,” according to…
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2021 has been an interesting year. It started out pretty strong for me, but the second half of the year was so hectic and I worked so incredibly much, probably the most dedicated I’ve ever been to any job I’ve had. Fulfilled lifelong dreams of going to not one, but THREE rocket launches! My first…
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If you don’t personally know me, I’m a HUGE aerospace + space nerd. Always have been. I mean, I’m a huge science nerd in general, but aerospace is one of my passions and is central to my career. I used to work at NASA but have since left to go into the private industry, which…
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If you’re ever in downtown Jacksonville and are looking for somewhere to have a picnic, sit outside, or just enjoy a giant 250-year-old tree, I would definitely stop at Treaty Oak Park! The Jessie Ball DuPont Park, aka Treaty Oak Park, is a few minutes walk from the Jacksonville Riverwalk in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. It…
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I will preface this post by saying: I know that it is not a smart idea to visit Harry Potter World, or go anywhere (besides outside to explore, alone) during the pandemic. But after looking up the precautions the park was taking and considering our own precautions and health, I was convinced to go. Please…
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About 3 hours away from me, about 25 miles south of Tallahassee, in Crawfordville, Florida, is St. Marks Lighthouse. St. Marks Lighthouse is claimed to be the second oldest lighthouse in Florida, built in the 1830’s, and it one of the most photographed landmarks along Florida’s Gulf coast – and for good reason! It’s absolutely…
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As soon as I heard about this place, I knew that I *had* to go, and I wanted to go before busy season starts (aka, summer). So, I got in my car and drove 3 hours from Jacksonville to Wakulla Springs State Park, located about 15 miles south of Tallahassee. Wakulla Springs is the deepest…
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Emmalee Mauldin 