Florida, US

Let's explore Florida - mostly the East Coast including the Space and Treasure Coasts.

Nature & Hiking

How to Spot Nesting Sea Turtles in Melbourne Beach

Jul 17, 2025

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7 min read

How to Spot Nesting Sea Turtles in Melbourne Beach

Where, when, and how to (respectfully!) see sea turtles lay their eggs

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Historic Sites & Homes

Step Inside Lawndale Historic Home: A Rockledge, FL Hidden Gem

Jul 10, 2025

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5 min read

Step Inside Lawndale Historic Home: A Rockledge, FL Hidden Gem

Explore this beautiful late 1800’s home, built by citrus pioneer Hiram Smith Williams and take a step back to 19th-century Florida.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Florida, US

🏖️ Beach Days in Indian River County – Our Top Picks!

May 8, 2025

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4 min read

🏖️ Beach Days in Indian River County – Our Top Picks!

Planning some sunny days in Indian River County, Florida? We’ve scoped out the best oceanfront parks so you don’t have to.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Florida, US

Apr 17, 2025

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6 min read

A weekend in Atlantic Beach Florida

Atlantic Beach is a cute beach town, a bit north of Jacksonville Beach. Lots of small shops, places to eat and also an affordable Inn to stay at.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

New York, US

WWII beach rescue site and a historic iron works town

Apr 10, 2025

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5 min read

WWII beach rescue site and a historic iron works town

Let's dive into American History this week by visiting a Florida beach where American's trained and were rescued during WWII and a 1845 Iron Works town in New York.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Nature & Hiking

Let's get out and explore! Coconut Point + RamsHorn-Livingston

Apr 3, 2025

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4 min read

Let's get out and explore! Coconut Point + RamsHorn-Livingston

It's spring time! Let's explore two of my favorite places to take a short walk, one in Melbourne Beach, FL and the other in Catskill, NY.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

New York, US

Mar 27, 2025

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4 min read

Be entertained🎭by Community Theatre

Can you experience live theatre for less than $100 per couple? Yes you can, plus the acting is superb! Open to discover these two gems.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Historic Sites & Homes

Fellsmere, FL – Interesting History, Good Eats and Neat Shops

Mar 20, 2025

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4 min read

Fellsmere, FL – Interesting History, Good Eats and Neat Shops

We made two separate day trips to Fellsmere, Florida in the last month, and I couldn’t wait to share this hidden gem with you all. If you love small towns with rich history, good food, and a little bit of quirkiness, you’ll definitely want to add this spot to your travel list!

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Historic Sites & Homes

Mar 13, 2025

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8 min read

Pritchard House & Moore Memorial Park

We visited two historical homes in one day - one built in 1891 for the Pritchard family, in Titusville, FL and a replica of a home where the Moore family resided until it was bombed in 1951, in Mimms, FL.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Food

Mar 6, 2025

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4 min read

Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Palm Bay Florida

Walk through an undeveloped, native Florida landscape, on a well maintained boardwalk with a few creek overlooks. Then when you're done, head over to Mee Maws for some southern BBQ.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Florida, US

Pelican Island + Mini-guide to Melbourne Beach Fl

Mar 2, 2025

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5 min read

Pelican Island + Mini-guide to Melbourne Beach Fl

Looking for a mix of relaxation, wildlife viewing, and coastal charm? Explore the USA's first National Wildlife Refuge and Melbourne Beach, Florida!

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Nature & Hiking

Feb 20, 2025

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5 min read

Birdwatching at Blue Cypress Lake

When did we all of a sudden love birdwatching? Blue Cypress Lake near Fellsmere Florida is a great place to see Ospreys and Herons of all kinds.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Snowbird & Retired Life

Enjoying snowbird life + a little known Florida beach gem - Indialantic

Feb 7, 2025

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4 min read

Enjoying snowbird life + a little known Florida beach gem - Indialantic

Winter sun and beach vibes plus places to go in Indialantic on the Space Coast of Florida,

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Florida, US

How to Spot Nesting Sea Turtles in Melbourne Beach

Step Inside Lawndale Historic Home: A Rockledge, FL Hidden Gem

🏖️ Beach Days in Indian River County – Our Top Picks!

A weekend in Atlantic Beach Florida

WWII beach rescue site and a historic iron works town

Let's get out and explore! Coconut Point + RamsHorn-Livingston

Be entertained🎭by Community Theatre

Fellsmere, FL – Interesting History, Good Eats and Neat Shops

Pritchard House & Moore Memorial Park

Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Palm Bay Florida

Pelican Island + Mini-guide to Melbourne Beach Fl

Birdwatching at Blue Cypress Lake

Enjoying snowbird life + a little known Florida beach gem - Indialantic

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