Leveling Up – Move Over Inflatable Here Comes the Hardboard

I’m not going to get mad if you say I planned this scheme weeks ago and set in motion this elaborate plan to warp my board and stage obvious environmental hazards and then make it impossible to fix my board just so I can get a hardboard. Nope, I won’t get mad because I’m wondering the same thing.  601 total views,  1 views today Read More

Understanding Beach Warning Flags and Visions of Point Break

Just remember, a red flag is a warning, not a challenge. Stephanie Bennett-Henry Throughout history, flags have been used as a way to communicate. Be it identifying a connection to a nation, an army, a family, maybe even a team, or it can send a message that warns of danger or heralds a truce. This  469 total views,  2 views today Read More

Active Adventures – The Great Benefits of Daily Walks

Nearly every day, I wake up, refill my water bottle, grab my earbuds, grab my fanny pack (insert laughter here), get my audible book ready on my phone, start my Garmin Venue SQ watch, and head out on my 2.14-mile walk. Most days, in the evening, I repeat the cycle for an after-dinner walk.  223 total views,  1 views today Read More

The Florida Master Naturalist Program

One of the best things I have done since I moved to Florida, was to sign up and complete the University of Florida’s Master Naturalist Program. The Florida Master Naturalist Program, also known as the FMNP. It is an adult education program taught in various counties across Florida throughout the year by participating organizations and trained instructors. It is designed for those who want to gain or increase their knowledge of the various ecosystems throughout Florida.  657 total views,  1 views today Read More