Diversions & Excursions
Diving Rainbow River
Last month I took you on the first part of my journey through getting a Scuba Certification from Mac’s Sports in Clearwater. After completing our first checkout dive at Hudson Grotto, my boys and I left feeling quite accomplished and in awe of what life was like while breathing under the surface. Hudson was a […]
A Taste of Dunedin
My husband and I regularly enjoy walking over to West Park Village to grab a drink and a bite to eat. But sometimes we like to escape the bubble, so we braved the heat on the last Saturday of June and headed to our favorite coastal town, Dunedin. Instead of visiting just one restaurant, we […]
Taking the Plunge
For years I’ve been looking into getting scuba certified, but I always found a reason not to do it. Too busy, too expensive, I don’t know where to go…the excuses were endless. On a quiet Saturday morning I was looking for something to do for the weekend when I opened Groupon and there it was […]
A Paddling Adventure up Weeki Wachee River
There are plenty of places in Florida where you can launch a kayak, paddle for a few hours and enjoy the scenery. I feel like we are on a perpetual quest to find the best spring in the state, yet it seems to be the one closest to us. Enter the Weeki Wachee River, where […]
Cool Off in Florida’s Natural Springs
Florida is home to an abundance of gorgeous natural springs. Below are six springs, some nearby, others a bit of a drive, and all perfect spots to cool off on a hot summer day. Lithia Springs Lithia Springs Park is well-known for its natural springs, which flow year-round at a crisp 72 degrees into the […]
A Beach for Everyone
When it comes to spending a day at the beach in our area, you really can’t go wrong, but it does help to have an idea of what to expect before you head out. Below, we break down a few of our favorite beaches and what makes them unique. Fred Howard Park Beach: The family […]
A Day in the Sponge Capital of the World
Florida is home to many “Capitals of the World.” The “Shark Tooth Capital of the World” is Caspersen Beach, the “Shark Bite Capital of the World” is New Smyrna Beach, and the “Golf Capital of the World” is Naples. So, on what our family likes to call Sunday Funday, we decided to take a ride […]
Beaches of Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is blessed with miles of shoreline, but not all beaches offer the same experience. Over the years, I have spread my towel out on the powdery white sands of some of the most popular and obscure beaches in the area. Although all are beautiful in their own way, five stand out. Clearwater Beach […]
TECO Manatee Viewing Center
Much as Tampa’s beloved snowbirds drive south for the winter, manatees also seek out a more temperate habitat as temperatures drop. The mammals are attracted to warm water, and where better to go than TECO’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach? According to TECO’s website, the power station takes water from Tampa Bay for […]
