Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Dangerous is sometimes beautiful. I was born and raised in Maine. My fear of anything venomous is rooted deep in my loins. However, I also love the colors and patterns of snakes. So when this Western Diamondback paid me a visit recently, my first thought was, “GET MY CAMERA!” My second…
We decided to take a ride on Jane’s Memorial Scenic Drive in Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. Head North on US 29 at the intersection of US 41 (Tamiami Trail). A short drive north, turn left on Jane’s Scenic Drive. Follow into the State Park visitors center. The center was closed on my visit, but…
Located a few miles west of the parkway in Kodak, TN, about 20 miles east of Knoxville, is Seven Islands Birding State Park. The park has about 8 miles of hiking trails and a canoe/kayak launch on the French Broad River. The website states that 180 species of birds have been sighted within the parks 400+ acres. We…
