I love the areas in and around Crescent City, Florida and frequently camp here throughout the year…read more This small municipality seems to always have something to celebrate which is a testament to the people that call it home and although my interactions with the people have been somewhat limited I can say they are very welcoming people and there are no strangers here. The city has access to an abundance of water and forests and when I first started coming here I felt it was a little isolated and very remote but I've come to learn that's not always the case and find it's the perfect place to find your own personal space yet enjoy plenty of convenience when it comes to the local businesses. I love that Crescent City still cherishes it's history and the people that came before them, there are many hidden treasures here that haven't been exploited, it still small town American that embraces it's culture and welcomes everyone with open arms and definitely earns it's definition of "Old Florida Charm" which is so attractive to me. Located on the shores of Crescent Lake this city offers plenty of access to some of the best freshwater fishing in the state and is still referred to as "The Bass Capital of the World" and offers a lot of opportunities to view the beautiful sunrises across the lake with its's tranquil setting, it's the perfect place to enjoy a fresh cup of morning coffee while relaxing somewhere along the shoreline, you don't need to have a pre-planned agenda to come here once you arrive the day will unfold before you. As an example one of my favorite restaurants El Amigo Restaurant breakfast service starts at 9:00 AM now that's laid back n' low key...

Today I had an interaction with the CBO who came to perform a fence inspection. I was helping my…read moreneighbor tear shed their storm damaged shed and was unaware a permit was required. The CBO was very polite and explained things respectfully and professionally. I know some people are quick to judge these departments but they are in place to protect us citizens. The CBO was very personable and my interactions with him were positive. My advice to my fellow citizens of Holly Hill is don't rush judgment on our city workers just because they do their job. A permit was immediately pulled and work continued. Thanks CBO for your understanding and for all you do in the community.

Huge sign alerting every tourist where they are. At the north west corner of I-95 and LPGA BLVD…read moreacross the street from the iconic Buc-ee's in Daytona Beach. The traffic is horrible at this intersection even when pro golf events are not in progress.

Fort Butler is another of the forts - like Fort Mason…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/fort-mason-historical-marker-umatilla?hrid=5-e4FhIOGWX_wjfU0uyG1w and Fort Ogden https://www.yelp.com/biz/fort-ogden-historical-marker-arcadia?hrid=7iTRrXh-ADzYRK34B2XaeQ - that the US Army assembled in order to help with the Second Seminole War. This one was located along the nearby St. Johns River. The marker is the same on both sides. It reads, "Located on the west bank of the St. Johns, Ft. Butler was built in 1838 during the Seminole Wars. It consisted of a crude log stockade and barracks for the garrison. The Fort was one of the military installations designed to protect the St. Johns River, which served as an important artery of communication with the garrisons in central Florida. On the opposite bank, near the frontier settlement of Volusia, stood Ft. Call." There is some space here to pull over to view the sign. [Review 16815 overall - 1539 in Florida - 328 of 2022.]

It's literally just a sign but ok. They have a Pokémon gym tho but it's literally off the side of…read morethe highway.

I love history so therefore I love historical sites and I often seek such sites out when I'm in the…read morearea or in this case right down the road from my home. Although a little off the beaten path I have driven through this neighborhood a number of times and today I decided to stop and take a closer look. It's relatively easy to find but one should obey the speed limit and show some respect. Located in the middle of the street on a tiny tree and flower filled dirt island on Canova Drive in New Smyrna Beach, the memorial is dedicated to Charles Dummett, a teenager who died in 1860. The Historic Account The son of Douglas D. Dummett, a landowner, and Leandra "Anna" Fernandez, Charles Dummett died when he was just 15 years old. While the exact cause of his death remains a mystery, most accounts attribute it to a hunting accident. The elder Dummett was said to be so saddened by the loss of his son that he built the young man's grave right where his body was found. It's remained there ever since. In the 1950s, developers who were working in the area decided to build a road around the memorial instead of embarking on the long legal process of getting permission to move it. According to a 2019 article in the Daytona Beach News Journal, an anonymous artist added a statue of a dog to the gravesite and on most days there are still fresh flowers laid on the tomb...

Definitely a hidden gem on Flagler Ave in NSB, I must of walked by this beautiful tree a thousand…read moretimes and never gave it a second look. After taking a few minutes to check it out closer I assumed it was hundreds of years old, well apparently it's only 36 years and grew from a stump leftover after the freeze of 1989 although many say it's much older and some reference seeing this tree on postcards in the early 1950's. It's definitely worth a few minutes of your time if you're in the area. Although these trees are not native to Florida I'm sure the city will protect it as much as possible for many years to come and although it's thriving this far north who knows what Mother Nature has in store. The Placard Reads: The Banyan Tree The Banyan tree, like the rubber tree, is from the Indian subcontinent and is a member of the fig tree family. Banyan trees were brought to Florida by the Ford Motor Company in the early 1900s in an attempt to source a faster-growing alternative to the rubber tree for automobile tire production. Although the experiment was not successful, some specimens from that time still remain along our southern Gulf Coast. Banyan trees don't usually thrive in Central Florida; however, this one does! It's been speculated that this tree was brought here from South Florida in the early 20th century and planted in the front yard of a home that once stood nearby. Today, our tree is considered to be the oldest and largest Banyan tree found outside of South Florida. City of New Smyrna Beach Local Landmark Site

Awesome and beautiful old tree alive and healthy. Beautifully right beside the main street…read more Beautiful area, very well kept. Just discovered today for the first time.

It looks like your typical sub-station. The only difference is it's on the water, and by a boat…read moreramp. Also has a Pokémon stop. It's beautiful!

Just outside Deland, Florida lies the St. Johns River a true Eco-system that provides a cross…read moresection of Florida's incredible wildlife, on any given day you will see everything from alligators, manatees, herons, egrets, osprey, otters, turtles and even the occasional bear, deer or American Bald Eagle. It's been almost 100 years since people first started driving across this river at this location, the original Crows Bluff Bridge was a swing span bridge; constructed in 1917, in 1954, a plan for construction of a replacement bridge was established; the new bridge, dedicated to DeLand resident Francis P. Whitehair, opened on September 22, 1955 and was built to carry traffic across the river for a century. Unfortunately that was an estimated life span and the bridge is showing signs that it may not survive much longer, especially since the maintenance cost for these mechanical marvels are more than 100 times that of the new modern concrete bridges built today. When terms like "functionally obsolete" and "not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places" are slung around you know your days are numbered.