The Confederates held Fort Clinch in Fernandina Beach when the Civil War started. Union troops took it over when General Robert E. Lee ordered a withdrawal a year later. That was 146 years ago. The fort still keeps changing hands,…
Lessons Learned from Stranded Starfish
Note: This is a true story Starfish were the last thing on my mind as I began my beach walk. My footsteps made no sound on the fog-shrouded beach. I searched the sand for telltale signs of tracks leading out…
Wading trip – Get Wet and Wild in Punta Gorda
What’ in a wading trip? Get wet, get happy, learn new things. Are we fourth graders on a field trip? Heck no. We are adults at the annual Florida Outdoor Writers Association Conference held last week in Punta Gorda –…
Liberty Bell Museum Rings True in Melbourne
The Liberty Bell Museum is pointed out by a small arrow on a city map. Hummm, I thought the Liberty Bell was in Philadelphia and I am in Melbourne, Florida. What’s up? Curiosity got the better of me. I’m glad…
Reduce Global Warming – Do These 10 Things Now
Reduce global warming -Here are 10 things you can do right now to and oh yes, save money on gas and food. This list was first developed for Vacation Bible School this summer at Fort King Presbyterian Church in Ocala.…