Located at the east end of Laurel Road, in Sarasota County’s town of Venice, you can find Venice Myakka River Park. Step back into old Florida at this hidden gem of a park. Take a leisurely stroll on a flat and easy path while surrounded by lush vegetation. This paved, scenic trail winds along the Myakka River and is an ideal family activity as long as you are not planning on including the family dog. For this nature adventure, we…
Family Day Hike The Ligon Family Conservation Area: The North Side of Border Road Located along Border Road in Sarasota County’s outskirts of Venice, lies Sleeping Turtle Preserve North. This gem of a park is great for bird watching, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Choosing your own adventure from the many connector and cross over trails allows you to determine the length of your journey. The preserve is quiet and peaceful. Relax, reconnect, and forget your worries beneath the forest canopy….
Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Yancey County’s Burnsville, and not far from Mount Mitchell, you can find Roaring Fork Falls. Nestled in the Black Mountain area of the Pisgah National Forest, this .5 mile out and back trail has only a mild incline and can be done in an hour or so. Of course, you will be tempted to linger longer as this trail rewards you with the natural beauty of this gorgeous waterfall. The surrounding forest beckons…