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Touch Your Soul With An Elegant And Soothing Sunset

If you are fortunate to live near a place where the sun sets over the horizon, my advice is to take advantage and see it every chance you get. There are many sources of emotional therapy, and sunset gazing is just as effective as any you will find. It is a natural source of healing…

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Florida’s Bahia Honda State Park: Did I Die And Go To Heaven?

An island with  so much splendor should be a sin. Turquoise water as clear as gin. Sprawling coconut palms with plump green fruit. Bleach white sand as soft as a baby’s skin. Watch the sun rise from the Atlantic Ocean and then set on the Gulf of Mexico from the same spot. The wonders of…

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Exploring The Nooks And Crannies Of A Coastal New England Town

Thirty miles north of Boston you’ll find it. A gorgeous spit of land called Cape Ann right on the Atlantic coast. It’s a scenic wonderland up and down Route 127A. Rockport is among a collection of cozy seaside villages ripe for exploring. I arrived early in the morning and found a metered parking spot a…

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These Creatures Rise Up Growling From The Murky Water Looking For Love

There’s no admission price, no Mickey Mouse, no waiting in lines. The attraction at this Florida theme park is real—as in skin, bones, and blood. Circle B Bar Reserve doesn’t roll-off the tongue cleanly like Disney, Universal, and Sea World. The Central Florida nature park has its own cast of characters, with an 8 million-year-old star:…

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Every Day Is Earth Day At These Enchanting Botanical Gardens And Parks

Spring is my favorite time of year. Confession: I live in Florida, so I don’t suffer the common winter blues as many northerners do. My world is green and blossomy year round. Yet, there is something about spring that rejuvenates my soul and fills me with general glee. Spring also marks the annual observance of…

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