Went to the overlook at the restaurant in Cheaha State Park. Did a mountain bike ride on Deer Run, Lower Spring, Upper Spring and Cheaha Express trails. Climbed the tower at the highest point in Alabama. Hiked to Bald Rock. Spent time at the Cabins watching the sun set. Drove to Birmingham.

Passed through Goodwater, and Ashland Alabama on the way to Cheaha State Park.

Toured The National Monument for Peace and Justice. Visited The Mothers of Gynecology Park. Stopped at the Fight Pickett House. Stopped at the First White House of the Confederacy. Photographed street lights in Montgomery.

Toured the Montgomery State Capital grounds. Toured the inside of the capital building. Rode the streets downtown and visited MLK’s Baptist church, the Rosa Parks statue, various buildings, Riverfront Park, Union Station. Learned about the “Lightning Route” trolley. Toured the Legacy Museum.

Drove to Tallahassee to photograph the capital building and grounds. Dinner at Andrew’s Downtown. Photographed the street lights at Duval and Park streets. Photographed the capital building at night.

Hiked in the morning at the north end of Ichetucknee Springs State Park. In the afternoon, kayaked down the Santa Fe towards the south end. One of the most spectacular kayak trips I’ve ever had.

Rented a Kayak and rowed up river four miles. Took photographs of turtles, the scenery, scuba divers and the springs.

Hung out at Ginnie Springs Outdoors. Took a bike ride around the park. Dinner at Great Outdoors Restaurant nearby.

Visited the Devil’s Mill Hopper Sink Hole. Toured the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, FL. Setup camp at Ginnie Springs.

Visit with Larry in New Smyrna Beach. Ice Cream in the middle of nowhere. Drive around Gainesville, Florida.

Boat tour of Biscayne National Park. Listened to the history of the Jones Family and the development of the park area. The Coco Lobo Club had an impact on the development of the park. Visit to Boca Chita Key. History of ecology in the area and the major players.

Primarily drove from Sugarloaf Key to Biscayne National Park. Spent time at the park visitor’s center.

Cycled around the old town of Key West. Visited the Southernmost Point in the USA. Visited the Key West Lighthouse. Photographed the feral chickens of Key West. Visited the VFW post. Watched the sunset from the Wharf and took in various street acts. Listened to a lot of live music on the street and in bars and restaurants. Watch with interest as a cruise ship set sail. Went to various military points of interest. Photographed the lights of the old town at night.

Walk the Echo Pond Trail. Went to the Visitor’s Center and Marina to photograph the manatees. Took a bike ride on Snake Bight Trail. Walked the boardwalk at West Lake. Stopped at Nine Mile Pond and searched for the lookout tower. Had lunch at Mahogany Hammock Trail.

Spent most of the day dealing with a flat tire. Took the car to Subaru of Pembroke Pines and bought four new tires.

Woke early and took photos of the sun rising on Monument Lake. Kayaking trip in Big Cypress National Preserve. Visited the Ochopee postoffice, the smallest in United States.

Drove from Nice to Big Cyprus National Preserve. Booked a Airboat ride with Wooten’s. Hung-out at the Visitor’s Center. Setup my campsite at Monument Lake.

Visit to the Naples Botanical Gardens.

Toured Pine Island near Cape Coral Florida. Took in the distraction of hurricane Ian. Took a short bike ride in the Pinewood Trails Park. Had dinner at the Cove restaurant at the Paradise Coast Sport Complex and celebrated the new year the band call Nastaljah and a lot of strangers from all over the country.

Visited the Edison / Ford Winter homes. Toured the museum, botanical gardens and laboratory. Dinner at Millenial Brewing.