If you'd like to visit a ten-acre expanse of beauty and history maintained by a dedicated and passionate troop of volunteers, look no further than Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens in Port Orange, Florida. One of the garden's prettiest features is the area at the entrance along the highway graced by this stone structure, door, and fencing reminiscent of what one might find in a secret garden. It's very sobering to come across documented accounts of happenings of long ago as we savor the peace in an area that, then, saw unimaginable suffering and grief. We should never take for granted the ability to safely walk about at our leisure. We enjoyed our little hike as we imagined what it would be like making sugar in the early 1800's before modern technology. It was fascinating to see some of the equipment still in existence to this day. Below is just a glimpse of this charming place brought to us through the hard work of the gardeners who donate their time and effort...
As winter is making a heavy appearance in the Northeast, we are content being tucked away beneath beautiful Georgia pines at one of The Peach State's gorgeous state parks. Laura S Walker State Park, near the Okefenokee Swamp's northern edge, offers over 600 acres to roam. Whether exploring the trails, sitting at the lake, or taking part in any of the activities available, we have found this to be yet another Georgia jewel. This is what we see directly across the highway each time we exit the park (daytime or lit up at night). We are truly in the swamp. It's time to set off to find where the nearest trail leads! We walked just a bit through this beautiful area before feasting our eyes on this boardwalk over the lake. Let's stop for a little rest then a little play before heading back to the other side to celebrate the find of the day in this super-duper pinecone! Back at home, the Clam offers an outdoor living space for fun and games. Another November ...
This popular tourist destination in Southern Georgia is one of the state's four barrier islands. As we visited the island, we set our sights on walks on stunning Driftwood Beach and the Horton House ruins. After lingering a while on a captivating beach, we drove to this historic site displaying the oldest tabby ruins in the state of Georgia. Horton House We investigated the alluring remains of the home before stepping onto the trail leading to Horton Pond. As I snapped this next shot of Cannon, he was pointing and informing us of the sight he was taking in. I can't say I immediately believed there was an alligator so close by. As I took a look, I saw this sunbathing "beauty" then his buddy here giving us a nice view of himself in the pond. With the water so clear, we were certainly treated to a natural and serene aquatic life view. Thanks for sitting a while to join us in our day on fabulous Jekyll Island😊
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