After many weeks of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, life is slowly returning back to normal as many parks are reopening today. Boat ramps, golf courses, community pools, and other recreational areas have also reopened in Palm Beach County. … Continue reading →
Mounts Botanical Garden’s latest event “Garden of Lights” features thousands of holiday lights all around the garden. Visitors can walk on the lighted path enjoying the lighted sculptures and trees while the Christmas music is playing in the background. Very relaxing … Continue reading →
If it’s been a while since your last visit to Mounts Botanical Garden, you will be pleasantly surprised by the newest exhibits. Recently opened in June 2017, ‘Windows of the Floating World‘ features a tropical wetland garden with see-through open grid … Continue reading →
While trying to decide on a new place to visit in Florida, we decided it was time to make a trip to the west coast and headed to Sanibel Island for a 3 days stay at Sunset Beach Inn. From … Continue reading →
While on a recent vacation to beautiful Sanibel Island, we decided to check out the J.N. Darling Wildlife Refuge. It’s a good idea to start at the Free Visitor/Education Center with several interactive exhibits, schedules and information about J.N. Darling … Continue reading →
Ahh, summer is here… finally! Early morning is a good time to visit your local park while the heat is still manageable. Dreher Park is one of my favorite and really close to my home. My dog Gracie and I … Continue reading →
Come celebrate this weekend the One Year Anniversary of the Manatee Lagoon and FPL Eco-Discovery Center. With January and February being the coldest months in South Florida, manatees love to warm themselves in the 86 degrees water temperature of the … Continue reading →
531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach (Across from PB International Airport) Free Parking Admission: Free to members, $5.00 for non-members. Hours: 7 days a week, 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you haven’t been to Mounts Botanical Garden in … Continue reading →
Grassy Waters Preserve Apoxee Trail West Palm Beach Fl Open 7:00am-6:00pm There’s no need to go far to find a place to hike. In West Palm Beach, Grassy Waters Preserve has several trails to choose from. Recently, we headed to … Continue reading →
Located at 8264 Northlake Blvd. West Palm Beach, Florida Cypress Boardwalk Trail is one of the easiest trails as you walk on an elevated wooded boardwalk. The Nature Center was closed for renovation on the day I visited. Make sure … Continue reading →
Manatee Lagoon Discovery Center, FPL’s brand new eco-discovery center opening Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. and admission and parking are absolutely free. Adjacent to FPL’s Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center where, every winter hundreds of manatees gather during … Continue reading →
Finding good places to exercise can make the difference between sticking to your workout routine or throwing in the towel. Gym memberships always rise at the beginning of the year however a couple of months into it, people often lose … Continue reading →
4759 Congress Avenue John Prince Park Lake Worth, Florida (enter and make left at 4-way stop sign) With the opening of the new Outdoor Fitness Zone in March 2015, John Prince Park in Lake Worth has added another way for … Continue reading →
Okeeheelee Nature Center at Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (one mile west of Jog Road) View Okeeheelee Nature Center in a larger map My very first visit took place during the first week of … Continue reading →
Located at 1501 N. Australian Avenue (near 15th St.) in West Palm Beach, right across from the Urban League, Gaines Park is named after A.J. Gaines, the City’s first black Recreation Director. With 56+ acres, this is one of the … Continue reading →
Today I thought would be good to talk about safety in parks. Whenever we visit a park, whether alone or with others, it’s always good to assess your surroundings. You could start by noticing if you feel safe there. Notice … Continue reading →
