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Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve: 6,000 Years of Human History
We are extremely fortunate to have a National Park right in our backyard! Just down the road from our house (in Jacksonville, Florida) is the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Located in the…
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Our Top Insta-Worthy Places in Jacksonville this Holiday Season
Do you hear what I hear? Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” is playing on devices all over town. That means one thing, it’s time to break out those ugly sweaters, grab…
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Big Talbot Island State Park- Pure, Untouched Beauty
Big Talbot Island State Park is one of Jacksonville’s best-kept secrets. It is an amazing place to visit for shelling, hiking, biking, paddling, and boating. It is home to one of Florida’s most…
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The El Faro Memorial- Honoring Those Lost at Sea
The El Faro Memorial honors a crew or 33 that were lost at sea in October of 2015. The cargo ship departed Jacksonville, Florida headed for Puerto Rico on the fateful evening of…
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Beyond Van Gogh the Immersive Experience
Earlier this month we were invited to preview Beyond Van Gogh the Immersive Experience. The traveling exhibit uses modern technology to bring to life the works on Vincent Van Gogh in an impressive…
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Fort George Island Cultural State Park- 5000 Years of Remarkable History
Fort George Island State Cultural State Park is located in Jacksonville, Florida about 3 miles south of Little Talbot Island State Park. The state park is home to the historic Ribault Inn Club…
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10 Free Things to do in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida has started popping up more on the vacation destination radar. The River City has great weather year-round making it the ideal destination for outdoor family fun. Our list of Free Things…
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Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park- A Small But Mighty Stronghold
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park is one of the seven Florida State Parks located in Jacksonville. The park itself is very small (it is only about 2 acres), but the site played…
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Planning an Awesome North Florida Vacation
When most people start planning out their vacation, they look at theme parks, south Florida, or the Emerald Coast and don’t even stop to consider a North Florida vacation. There are so many…
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Little Talbot Island State Park- Beautiful, Natural, Florida
Little Talbot Island State Park is located on a barrier island in Jacksonville, Florida. In fact, it is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands remaining in Northeast Florida. The park offers…
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