Fall in the Pocono Mountains

Fall in the Pocono's

Great Place to visit for a get-away-weekend

Crisp fresh air, colourful mountains, leaves filled with orange and gold... Nothing like a walk down Pennsylvania trails and experiencing the fall foliage. Time to enjoy cool fresh air while camping, fishing, apple picking or finding your favorite pumpkins. Perfect to stock up on harvest vegetables, fruits, home and bake a homemade apple or pumpkin pie.

When visiting the Poconos you may want to bring your camera.  The colors are spectacular. Many State game lands and overlooks to see. Excellent for family events. 

Amelia's Island, Florida

Amelia's Island, Florida

August 14, 2014

 

It was my Mom's Choice for the day. After all you have a 75TH Birthday only once in you life time and you can do mu what ever you heart desires. She so badly wanted to see the Atlantic Ocean and what better place to view it in the one of America's hot spots for tourist, Amelia's Island. A place to enjoy a delicious seafood lunch, a stroll to the beach, watch the sunset in the evening, a view of historical homes, and  inhabited with Florida's wildlife. Just recently we discovered the sea turtles make their annual journey to the east coastal shores between the months of June till October.

 

Several state parks are situated along the shore startng from Ferndina Beach too Little Talbot State Park.
 

 

Enjoy a leisurely walk down the pier. Nothing more soothing then listening to the ocean waves and the protected sand dunes. While we were on the pier we had experienced a traditional southern rain storm and found ourselves caught in a downpour. This giving the area even more character. I loved it. Rain on a hot day felt so good. And it poured all afternoon. 

 

 

You might want to keep your camera handy. So many spectacular views.

  Enjoy!  Excellent get away from you hustle and bustle.

Fort Caroline Memorial Park, Fort Caroline, Florida

Fort Caroline National Memorial

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     Recently my husband and I relocated from Scranton, PA to Jacksonville, Florida. The terrain is stunningly beautiful and spectacular. Filled with wildlife and perfect to live the Florida dream. Bountiful with lush plant life, tropical terrain, and exotic wildlife. It has all the perks of a new and life for us to embrace.  Approximately 35 minutes north of our future home, on the banks on Atlantic Ocean, east side of Jacksonville and South of Savanna Georgia is the location of Fort Caroline National Memorial Park. This is on the mouth of the St' Johns River.

Fort Caroline Memorial Park is a most see if you are passing through the area. This in one of the oldest historical locations in the country beginning in 1564 with the battles fought between the French and Spaniards settlement.  An outdoor memorial is dedicated to the battles fought between the Spaniards and Frenchmen who lost their lives on September 20, 1564. The preservation. of the land, plentiful walking and biking trails, historical outdoor and indoor museum, and enjoy a stroll through the gift shop.

Tips to make your trip a little more comfortable:

1. Free to the Public
2. Handicapped accessible
3. Bring plenty of water and fluids
4. Public Facilities
5. Pet Friendly
6. Prepare if you plan on hiking the trails. 
7. binoculars at hand
8. Camera is a must!
9. You will need insect repellent for our little insect friends.
10. You might want to pack snack, picnic, or hub knob with the locals at a restaurant with in the vicinity.

A good chance you will spot Manatee along the St Johns River.

We were not able to see the reenactment taking place at this time and however there are certain days during the course of the year they take place. You will need to research and find out when.

Across from Fort Caroline Memorial Park is a little spot called Spanish Pond. Spanish Pond is a wonderful place to up close Florida' wildlife.  Take a moment to stop in. It is worth it. You will experience a pictures pond with gorgeous wildlife up close.   Hope to see you there soon.  Enjoy!

Fort Caroline is ten miles east of Jacksonville and can be reached by traveling east on Florida 10, turning on St. Johns Bluff Road, then Monument Road, and proceeding east on Fort Caroline Road. For more information visit the National Park Service's website, Fort Caroline National Memorial. Previous Site

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Amelia Island's Gold

Amelia Island

August 14, 2014

 

 

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Amelia's Gold is the beautiful wheat protected by the sand dunes along the Atlantic Costal Line of Amelia Island. The over time is becoming rare to see and it is like gold know.

It is one of America's Top rated hot spots to vacation in. The Island is filled with is located in the North Eastern Part of Florida. Plentiful in beaches, vacation rentals, trails, wildlife, historical homes, and lots of shops to hob knob around. A chance to break away from your ordinary routine and see and extraordinary view. Many of the condo's, motels, and rentals homes are within walking distance from your room. Just grab a cup off coffee and sit out our deck and watch the view when raise in the morning. Plan on a romantic evening in the historical town with realm of unique cafes, and places to dine. Enjoy a nice glass of wine as you see gorgeous sunset. A definite must see place for you and your family. You will not be disappointed.

 

 

 



 If you happen to be along the coast between May through October a good chance you will be able to experience the sea turtles making their annual journey to sure. Many volunteer's are working hard to preserve the sea turtles and are successful in doing so. Programs offered to educate the public are found at Fort George State Park, Amelia Island State Park, and Fernandina Beach.

Amelia Island

We had been fortunate experience to view Amelia Island and Fort George State Park during a tropical rain storm. The weather report had announced possible chance of rain. Unlike most storms southern storms that normally move rapidly across the terrain this one was determined to be around all day. It had approached us rather quickly while the family had been out enjoying a long walk on the Fort George State Park.  It captured a more dramatic effect to the photographs and most wildlife went into hiding. So I guess we will have to return for another journey to Fort George State Park and spend more quality time absorbing the beautiful

 

 

I recommend you plan on spending several days in this vicinity. Don't leave home you camera, a pair of binoculars, or forget the umbrella.

Amelia Island, Florida

Amelia Island
August 14, 2014

 Amelia Island

Amelia Island

According to the Wikipedia: Amelia Island is an island in Nassau County, Florida. One of the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands stretching along the east coast of the United States from South Carolina to Florida, it is 13 miles long and approximately 4 miles wide at its widest point. The communities of Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are both located on the island.

 

 On August 14TH my Mother had celebrated her 75TH Birthday.  It was her choice in how she wanted to spend the day. She immediate remembered the hospitality and beautiful vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. She recalled many vacations she had spent with my Father. Unfortunately he recently passed away. But her memories were strong and delightful to listen too. She knew of so many places to dine and wanted to enjoy a walk along the pier at

Photographing Florida's Natual Beauty

  

Hanna's State Park
 Jacksonville, Florida
August 2014
 

 Florida is graced with spectacular natural colors of beauty. Vivid and rich tropical plant life and diverse for a photographers dream. The tropical climate gives you an intriguing world of color, textures, and compositions to photograph. In every corner there is something to photograph.
   
 Rich in a thick terrain you might want to consider a diverse amount of lenses. From wide angle, to magnifying lenses. Expect to experience rain on daily basis. We are moving and currently living in the North Easter Tear of Florida and noticed it rains late in the afternoon around 3:00 PM. You might want to make sure you have your rain gear at hand if you happen to be traveling through the area.




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