Operation: Explore Tally Parks

In which a student of life embarks on an expedition of the great parks of Tallahassee. (And other Florida parks....and parks around America)

[floridamemory]

Women who served during World War II marching in a V-J Day parade in Tallahassee (1945). 

[samhorine]

hawaii volcanoes national park // march 2017

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[hikinghappy]

Cathedral Grove in Muir Woods National Monument

California, May 2017

[keithcurrypochy]

Bluffs and Ravines

Along the East Banks of the upper Apalachicola River is an area that was never covered with Glaciers or Oceans. Due to this, the area now has some of the greatest biodiversity of North America. Many species, like the Torreya taxifolia is found only in this small area. 

Torreya State Park, FL

[floridamemory]

These hand-drawn postcards recently added to Florida Memory depict significant places around Tallahassee. Each card was created by a different artist.

From top to bottom with location, artist and image number:

-Florida’s Old Capitol building by Margaret Moorer (PC12689)

-The walled garden at Killearn (later Maclay) Gardens by Edward Hill (PC12688)

-The Governor’s Mansion by Artemis Jegart (PC12695)

-The Grove Museum by Ann Kirn (PC12687)

[keithcurrypochy]

Falling Creek Falls

A rare Florida Waterfall!

Lake City, FL

[naturespiritheart]

As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing.   I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche.   I’ll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near the heart of the world as I can

John Muir (via naturespiritheart)

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[themindmovement]

The sun shines not on us but in us.

John Muir (via themindmovement)

[saenzdesantamaria]

Delicacy.

f6.3; 1/100s; ISO 100; FL18mm.

© Juan Manuel Sáenz de Santa María, 2017.

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[keithcurrypochy]

Dry Season on the St. Johns River

River Lakes Conservation Area, FL

[theperksofbeingabookseller]

Handle a book as a bee does a flower, extract its sweetness but do not damage it

John Muir (via theperksofbeingabookseller)

[goparks]

National Park Astrophotography: Stunning Sights of Dark Skies and Starry Nights

Dreaming of capturing the dazzle and twinkle of a national park starry night? Once the sun sets, grab a camera and use this astrophotography guide to snap breathtaking, otherworldly pictures.

[thegood-byelook]

Just gonna leave this here.

[goparks]

Happy 102nd Anniversary to Rocky Mountain National Park! 🎉

On this day in 1915, President Woodrow Wilson’s signature made this land of towering gray-stone mountains the 10th national park in the United States.

Plan your long-weekend to the Rockies with these travel ideas.