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Fort Caroline- Jacksonville’s Great Mystery
Fort Caroline is one of the places that I have been visiting since my childhood. In fact, it’s only about 10 minutes from the house I grew up in. Fort Caroline is known…
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Huguenot Park- The Locals Favorite Summer Hangout
When people think of Floridians they think of a bunch of rednecks that hang out at the beach all day, am I right? Believe it or not, until we adopted the kids we…
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Getting in Touch with Nature at Tree Hill Nature Center
Tucked away in the middle of the Arlington suburb of Jacksonville, Florida is a quaint 50-acre nature center that is working to preserve environmentally sensitive flora and fauna. The Tree Hill Nature Center…
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A Recap of our August Adventures
August in Florida is hot. Dreadfully hot. We’re talking about sweat pouring, swamp ass, triple-digit hot. It is absolutely beyond miserable so we didn’t spend nearly as much time outdoors as we did…
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Exploring Bulls Bay Preserve in Jacksonville, Florida with Kids
Y’all, I have lived in Jacksonville for 29 years and I had no idea that I lived within 20 miles of waterfalls until just a few weeks ago. Yes, actual waterfalls in this…
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10 Fun Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
There are so many fun things to do in Jacksonville, Florida. Whether you enjoy museums, the beach, or spending time at the park, the Bold City has it all! In fact, our city…
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Blackrock Beach in Jacksonville, Florida with Kids
We’ve been going a little stir crazy this month so we’ve spent a lot of time checking out parks like Castaway Island Preserve, and Fort Clinch State Park, and the Jacksonville Arboretum and…
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Exploring Jacksonville’s Stunning Castaway Island Preserve with Kids
Are you looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of your day to day life? Castaway Island Preserve is one of our favorite parks in northeast Florida. In fact, when pulling into…
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Exploring the Extraordinary Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens with Kids
The Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens is one of our favorite hangout spots. The zoo is one of our city’s main attractions, with more than a million visitors checking it out each year. The…
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The Beautiful Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens
The Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens is Jacksonville’s best-kept secret! Seven easy to navigate trails surround a beautiful lake and wind through this 120-acre urban park. Believe it or not, the Jacksonville Arboretum and…
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