Fleeting Expressions...Chronicles from the Road

Volume 3, Issue 8 • March 5, 2025 What's up, fellow wanderer? I teased this trip last week when I was both exhausted and exhilarated from the experience. Let's dive into a fantastic wildlife experience at Orlando Wetlands Park! There’s something magical about stepping into a place where nature is (mostly) untamed—where the air hums with birdsong, the water glistens under the Florida sun, and every corner holds a story waiting to be captured. My recent trip to Orlando Wetlands Park was a...

Volume 3, Issue 7 • February 26, 2025 What's up, fellow wanderer? I had a couple of great adventures this week, first to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and then to Orlando Wetlands Park. I still have to get the images from OWP off the camera so I will save that for next week. It's going to be epic so you won't want to miss it! Before we dive into the Merritt Island adventure, I have a favor. I write this newsletter for you, and I want to make sure it brings you the most value...

Volume 3, Issue 6 • February 19, 2025 What's up, fellow wanderer? Our dry camping adventure in Florida has gone better than expected. Jody found us some great spots using the Florida Water Management District websites, and so far, we have stayed at three great locations with more to come! Hampton Tract Lake Panasoffkee Potts Preserve Camping in WMD campgrounds is as simple as making a reservation (free), getting the gate code, and arriving! We spent some time over the weekend pulling together...

Volume 3, Issue 5 • February 12, 2025 Hello from the wild side! Speaking of wild, a mystery was afoot during our stay in the Green Swamp. I mean, seriously, doesn't the name just imply that Scooby and the gang were nearby?? The Case of the Foggy Forest “Jinkies! Where are we?” I whispered, peering through the thick morning fog. The world around us was eerily silent, except for the occasional rustling of leaves—probably just a lizard, but in this mist, anything seemed possible. We had spent...

Volume 3, Issue 4 • February 5, 2025 Greetings from the Sun Coast! What a difference a week makes. Just days ago, I was surrounded by a blanket of snow in the panhandle—now, I’m basking in the golden warmth of central Florida, where the afternoons hover in the 70s and 80s. Phil may have seen his shadow, but Allie the Alligator did not! Our campground is located near Wildwood, a charming small town about an hour from Daytona in one direction and Tampa in the other. Spanish moss drapes over...

Volume 3, Issue 3 • January 28, 2025 What's up, fellow wanderer? It was a pretty wild week for us. We left the Texas campground and headed toward Florida, ready for warm sunshine and blue skies. We planned overnight stops at casinos in Louisiana and Mississippi to check those states off our lower 48 list. After a "thrilling" drive through Houston, we stayed at Delta Downs in Louisiana after learning about it from some new friends we met in Texas. We rode the bike to breakfast and watched the...

Volume 3, Issue 2 • January 14, 2025 Sam Houston Statue along I-45 near Conroe What's up, fellow wanderer? This past weekend, we had the chance to explore a little slice of Texas history and visit a great state park with some fantastic natural beauty. The iconic Sam Houston Statue—a towering tribute to a legendary figure was our first stop of the day, and it had me reflecting on the stories of what shaped the Lone Star State. Next, we headed to Huntsville State Park for a rejuvenating hike on...