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Let's Go On An Adventure!

Blessed are the curious for they have small adventures!

Since we started dating, we have been lovers of nature and exploring new places. While B was living in Jupiter, we discovered Jonathon Dickinson State Park. We love the quiet (yes, I can be quiet), the animals we see, the feeling of being away from the hustle of life, and the relaxing feeling you have after you leave. We both love to hunt during season, but we also just enjoy hiking and being in nature's home. This park was divided by roads then led off into the woods with palmettos and lakes. We climbed the lookout tower and looked down to discover a very large snake on the ground. Thankfully, he was back in his home before we got down. We ended up seeing gators in this park more than anything else. I am a proud Florida Gator fan (CHOMP CHOMP!!!) so I was stoked!

It's easy to lead, when I follow a great example

He's the best adventure partner













After we moved to Orlando, we realized we were literally down the road from Wekiwa State Park and fell in love with that place! It is a natural spring and gators gallore!! This is where many a weekend has been spent! There is canoeing and kayaking there, we found out quickly that we are better in separate kayaks than canoeing together, haha! Love my honey, he is definitely the master of the outdoors and it really tested our patience but made us a really great team! North of Wekiwa is Rock Springs which runs into the Spring; we decided to be brave and do an 8.5 mile canoe trips just us. It was exhausting and when we hit the halfway, I about died! Swearing it had been much longer! But this trip ideally lasts about 4 hours. Both Rock and Wekiwa springs run into the St. John's river. You really can't beat the views, the animals you can see, and the peaceful moment unplugging from the world!

Love me some gators!!!

You can swim in the natural spring, it smells a little though!
Boardwalk down to the Springs




I have my photog moments!










As you can tell, I love taking pictures! Recently, we've gone through photos we have accumulated since we started dating. Even though it has only been a little more than a year and a half, we have made so many memories and both changed so much! Another park we have fallen in love with is Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, about 40 minutes away from home. This has a few lakes, cabins, amazing boardwalks, and deer! We love deer as well! We walked up on a few grazing, they scared us more than we scared them! We ended up loving this one so much it was where we did our holiday photos! I'm obsessed with these even though I was a brunette, but hey, it's an excuse to get new photos done soon! Wink, wink!








The best part of going on an adventure is having the most amazing guide to lead me! There is rarely a time where we aren't laughing or joking with each other, he is my best friend. Mushy alert!!







Today, we went to a new park in Geneva where Lake Proctor Wilderness Area is. This has one large preserved lake and lots of trails. This was probably our least favorite hiking trail, lots of sand and not alot of information regarding the area. We saw a few deer, got stuck in a little rain shower, and brought home the dirt in our shoes. The whole point of nature isn't to judge how parks are ran and the amenities they possess, but to enjoy and relax! It is good to unplug and spend time without distractions.












We can't wait to explore more areas and see a bear or some more deer and gators!! Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt!
..xobb
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