Explorer’s Guide: North Florida & The Panhandle
Authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley present their newest travel guide focused on the quieter side of Florida, North Florida and the Florida Panhandle.
A Swim at Stingray City
Kicking off two days of adventure on the island of Antigua, our first stop was to visit Stingray City for the opportunity to jump into the ocean and see them up close. Up close, they are much larger than they appear from a boat!
Riding the Royal Shenandoah Greenway
While Front Royal, Virginia is known as an Appalachian Trail community, the AT isn't the only trail in town. Here's my ride along the new Royal Shenandoah Greenway, a 4.5-mile loop which opened earlier this year on Arbor Day.
Tip of the Keweenaw
Mountain biking to the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula means the opportunity to see what remains of the Keweenaw Rocket Range launch site.
Mountain Biking Marquette
Opting for a ride at my skill level, I still ended up on quite an adventure on the Noquemanon Trail Network, Marquette’s extensive network of mountain biking trails.
Keeper of the Past
At McGulpin Point Lighthouse on the Straits of Mackinac, we unfolded layers of history surrounding not just the site but the docent on duty, Eric Klein, who has a passion for Great Lakes history.
The Outboard Motorboat Race
The buzzing sound in the distance caught our attention as we pulled into Conway on Michigan’s North Western State Trail: a most unusual boat race on Crooked Lake!
Paddling Petoskey
Paddling along Lake Michigan at Petoskey was a bit intimidating for a Floridian who is used to sandy, not rocky, shores. But the views and clear water made for a fascinating trip.
The Art of Pasaquan
A story that must be shown: Pasaquan, the artistic expression of a man whose visions led him to embrace all belief systems and make up one of his own
Wildlife in the Mangroves
Paddling the mangrove tunnels north of Key West with Key West Eco Tours, I'm surprised to discover the wildlife that lives in these offshore forests in the Florida Keys.
