Tag: Florida park

April in Sims Park, New Port Richey, Florida

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Withlacoochee River: The name “Withlacoochee” is derived from one of Florida’s Native American tribes, the Creek.  It means “Little Big Water”, which makes sense as both floods and droughts have caused the water levels to rise or drop many times over its history.  Another meaning is “crooked river”, which accurately describes the twists and turns it makes on its way towards the Gulf of Mexico.

Close to my home is a wondeful small town, New Port Richey, Florida. I’ve shared photos taken in New Port Richey before. Sims Park has been featured in several posts. Last week I stopped by the park early one morning. It was a beautiful spring day with blue skies, mild temperatures, and low humidity. These days are gold because summer in Florida is really hot and humid.

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More Key Vista Nature Park Views

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Key Vista Nature Park, 2700 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691

Key Vista Nature Park is a 101-acre county park that features nature trails, a boardwalk, an observation tower, fishing & restrooms.

Last week we took a little walk at Key Vista Nature Park in Holiday, Florida. It borders the Gulf of Mexico on the west side.  I had a request to see more of the park.  I have several views of mostly the Gulf and hope you enjoy them.

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A Beautiful Day at James E. Grey Preserve

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James E Grey Preserve

6938 Plathe Rd, New Port Richey, FL  (727) 841-4560

 

James E. Grey Preserve is an amazing treasure in New Port Richey. Quiet, peaceful, and so old Florida, it is an 80-acre riverfront preserve offering many birds & other wildlife, 2 miles of trails & a playground. This City of New Port Richey park is quiet and very pretty. I saw plenty of pretty birds, gopher tortoises and turtles in the river.

 

 

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Exploring Fort De Soto Park

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Fort De Soto County Park

3500 Pinellas Bayway S.,
Tierra Verde, FL 33715 – Fort De Soto Park

 

If you visit the Tampa Bay area and love beaches, wildlife, and history, you must spend a day at Fort De Soto County Park. Located off St. Petersburg, Florida, Fort De Soto Park is the largest county park in Pinellas County and consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). These keys are home to beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks, hardwoods and scores of native plants. Each of these species plays a vital role in the preservation and protection of the natural environment.

 

 

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