Just a lady interested in science, nature, and writing about my adventures.
Amelia Island is, apparently, a popular spot for out-of-state tourists! Amelia Island is about 45 minutes to 1 hour north of Jacksonville, Florida, so a nice stop if you’re traveling through the area and have a day to stop or if you’re interested in the fancier hotels and boutiques as part of your vacation During…
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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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One place in Jacksonville, Florida, that I wasn’t expecting to be as complex as it is is the Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. I’d heard of this park as one of the top places to visit in Jacksonville for outdoorsy people but it’s actually much more than a park. It’s located in east Jacksonville, along the…
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If you’ve looked through my blog at least a little bit, you’ll probably notice that I’ve been to Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, a few times over the past two years. However, I haven’t ever been to the visitor center as a real tourist – until recently. My work was able to get…
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It’s autumn, which means it’s finally symphony season! I don’t know if I’ve shared this on my blog before, but I actually really love going to my local symphony. It’s always been one of my favorite things to do wherever I live, and Jacksonville actually has an amazing symphony, aptly named the Jacksonville Symphony! Last…
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One thing to know about me: I LOVE spooky season. I love Halloween, haunted houses, décor, sweaters, pumpkin spice and all things spooky. So it should come as no surprise that I absolutely ADORE Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando! It’s one of my favorite things to do to kick off the season –…
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Need a quick and nearby escape into the woods in the heart of the city? Look no further! Located on the west side of Jacksonville, near the naval air base, is the Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park. Managed by the City of Jacksonville, this local park boasts an interesting history and quite pretty landscape. From…
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With the prices of gas and general travel commodities skyrocketing (gas is nearly $5.00 USD as I write this on June 12, 2022!), I’m looking for more local excursions in my current city, Jacksonville, Florida. I had originally planned to make more visits to Orlando, Gainesville, Savannah and even places a little further away, but…
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Emmalee Mauldin 