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Category: National Parks
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While our Castillo de San Marcos was closed during the government shutdown, these wonderful re-enactors, (volunteers all,) took to the streets. Here they are in our temporary gallery on Aviles Street. We thank them for helping to authenticate the experience of 17th and 18th centuries Spanish Soldier's life in…
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How many years did this tree stand taller and taller before a mighty wind took her down? My 4 year old friend is dwarfed in the cave of her roots, with his bag of treasures -berries, leaves and feathers. Aden and Oak, Guana Tolomato Matanzas Estuarine Research Reserve trail.…
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When the sun rises over the Everglades it seems to explode out of the blackness of night. As it lifts above the soft sawgrass horizon birds burst out of rest and into the sky. Every winged creature seems to have someplace to go and they head off toward it. In the…
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If you ever get the chance to visit Bryce Canyon in Utah, do it! Magnificent views from top to bottom dance with the sun all day long. And hiking among the Hoodoos is a strange and wonderful experience, as is the switchback that gets you back to the top! Thanks to Patti…