2020-04-11 13:00
The Stewart Homestead Murders took place In May of 1918. A couple Isham (B. 1860) & Sarah Stewart (B. 1845) were sleeping in their cabin deep in the Central Florida woods. That night, tw… Read More
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2019-10-29 01:17
I recently had the chance to spend a day swimming with sting rays and put together the video you see above. Here are some facts about sting rays. Some cool facts about sting rays in general… Read More
2019-10-29 01:17
I recently had the chance to spend a day swimming with stingrays and put together the video you see above. Here are some facts about stingrays. Some cool facts about stingrays in general The… Read More
2019-08-13 18:59
While the Bahamas as a whole is a hot spot tourist destination, a cay on the island has been making quite a splash. Big Major Cay is known its beautiful waters, tropical fish, dolphins and t… Read More
2019-07-31 18:48
The St Johns River I have spent many weekends hiking and filming along the remote areas of the St Johns River which runs through Central Florida. Quite often, I find nothing unusual while I… Read More
2019-07-03 18:28
I was kayaking along the Silver River in Central Florida when I ran into 100s of wild monkey along the shore line. I spent the rest of the afternoon photographing and filming them. Read more… Read More
2019-06-12 20:04
Note: Americans have been able to visit Cuba since 2016. However, in June of 2019, all travel to Cuba has been stopped. This article was written before we were told we couldn't visit anymore… Read More
2018-08-12 18:01
Florida Scrub Jay Facts Scientific Name: Aphelocoma coerulescens Spanish Name: Chara Floridana French Name: Geai à gorge blanche Family: Jays, Magpies and Crows A unique bird species… Read More
2018-06-11 23:17
If you hike, you’ve seen them. Roaming cattle. But why? My latest video was shot this past weekend at Little Big Econlockhatchee Wildlife Management Area which sits along side the St J… Read More
2018-06-06 22:23
I run into Florida softshell turtles all the time while hiking in Florida. They have a strange looking nose and I’m almost always stepping over them as they lay eggs along my hiking tr… Read More
2018-06-05 23:14
American Bison Facts American bison and wild horses can be found at the Payne’s Prairie Preserve State Park in Gainesville, Florida. In 1975, there was a herd of about 50-70 bison, whi… Read More
2018-06-04 20:37
Florida Sandhill Crane Facts Scientific Name: Grus Canadensis Pratensis A distinguishing feature of the Florida Sandhill Crane is its call. It is described as the “call of the wild&rdq&hell…Read More
2018-05-26 01:14
Over the past month, Central Florida has gotten a lot of rain and we’re expecting another 3-5″ this weekend due to a tropical storm coming up for the South. On Thursday and Frida… Read More
2018-05-21 02:42
This past weekend, I had a chance to visit the Florida Aquarium located in Tampa, FL for the second time. I wanted to film the shark and fish you see swimming in the tanks in a 4K video. The… Read More
2018-05-21 00:52
I shot this 4K video of the green heron I found along Black Point Wildlife Drive along the Florida Coast. I also included some facts on the green heron below. Green Heron Facts Spanish: Garc… Read More
2018-05-16 00:19
On my recent hike during a rain storm, I ended up at a lake in the early morning hours to find a number of snowy egrets hunting for fish. In this 4K wildlife video, you’ll see the egre… Read More
2018-05-14 23:43
Recently, I had my DJI Mavic Air drone destroyed by water. I was filmed along the coast of Shell Key Island. It took me about a month to find out I couldn’t get it repaired and I need… Read More
2018-05-06 17:45
I have a local hiking spot down the road where I can sit on a bridge and watch the red eared slider swimming below me. Last week, I hiked up and found 2 of them with one and either si… Read More
2018-05-04 00:00
Black Point Wildlife Drive is a part of the National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is closed right now but you can access it by using the drive. You pay $10 at the gate and can drive through t… Read More
2018-05-03 00:25
This past weekend I visited Lake Louisa State Park and filmed the Lake Louisa State Park Cinematic 4K Nature Video. I was impressed with this park as there are so many things to do. I… Read More
2018-05-01 16:09
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is located just outside of Orlando, FL. It’s a drive through a wetlands area where you can find great wildlife sightings from various birds to alligators and… Read More
2018-04-30 22:32
This past weekend I spent hiking at Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, FL and filmed the Orlando Wetlands Park Cinematic 4K Nature Video during my visit. This is a wetlands area that is 160… Read More
2018-04-30 18:43
LaCosta Urban Wetlands is a local park down the road from where I live in Orlando, FL. I spent a couple hours here filming and came away with this 4K nature video. I thought the best… Read More
2018-04-26 17:17
This 4K wildlife video is of fiddler crab along Black Point Wildlife Drive in Florida. I was out hiking and filming during low tide and ran across them in the late morning hours. Fiddler cra… Read More
2018-04-24 18:17
I spent last week at Canaveral National Seashore and produced a video of my visit. I spent a lot of time filming manatees though at the manatee viewing center. It’s a dock about… Read More
2018-04-23 19:39
My Canaveral National Seashore Cinematic 4K Nature Video was shot during my visit last week to the park. The beach was beautiful and there weren’t a lot of people. You can see t… Read More
2018-04-22 22:44
This past Saturday I visited the Sea Life Orlando Aquarium located in Orlando, FL along International Drive. I brought my camera (Sony FDR-AX100) to see if I could capture 4K video of… Read More
2018-04-19 23:30
My latest video was shot when I visited Shell Key Island but before I go onto the boat to take me over, I arrived at the docks and found tons of pelicans. They were all waiting on fishermen… Read More
2018-04-15 17:24
A 4K nature video I shot of Shell Key Island off the coast of St Pete beach in Florida. You have to take a boat to reach the island and there is a large preserve set up for birds that nest o… Read More
2018-04-11 22:16
I bring my drone now wherever I hike in case I see an area where I can get some test footage to bring home. I shot this 4K cinematic footage using a DJI Mavic Air at Blanchard Park in… Read More
2018-04-10 16:37
I took out my DJI Mavic Air drone along the Econlockahatchee River as the place has amazing views and fly it up and down the river for a bit last week. Here is 4K video produced in ci… Read More
2018-04-08 23:20
I hiked Little Big Econ State Forest in Geneva, FL last week and had a great afternoon. They offer hiking, biking and kayaking trails through the forest. I found a ton of scenic views… Read More
2018-04-08 18:46
I set out to hike the Geneva Wilderness Area in Geneva, FL on Saturday. The parking lot was full so I thought the trails would be packed. As I walked past the nature center, there seemed to… Read More
2018-04-08 03:38
I went out to hike Black Hammock Wilderness Area today. It’s located in Oviedo, FL and not a far drive from me. I saw a couple other people on the trail and that was about it. A very q… Read More
2018-04-06 22:46
I was hiking this afternoon and came across a tree filled with great egret nests. I spent the afternoon filming the babies being fed and trying to use their wings. Great Egrets 4K Wildlife V… Read More
2018-04-01 23:13
Here is my video and in depth review when visiting and hiking Myakka River State Park and Deep Hole. Myakka River State Park & Deep Hole 4K Cinematic Nature Video Deep Hole I bega… Read More
2018-04-01 22:43
Circle B Reserve 4K Wildlife Video – March 2018 This 4K wildlife video was shot while hiking at Circle B Reserve on March 30, 2018. Circle B is located in Lakeland, FL and offers a hug… Read More
2018-04-01 00:08
Harry P Leu Gardens, or Leu Gardens is located in Orlando, FL. It’s a very popular spot for not only tourists, but locals as well. I went on my first visit last week and had a great 2… Read More
2018-03-29 00:43
I visited Hal Scott Preserve last week and shot the Hal Scott Regional Preserve & Park in Cinematic 4K nature video. I really liked the preserve. It looked to be a great place for hiking… Read More
2018-03-24 12:24
To me, the American white ibis is one of the strangest birds I’ve ever seen. Living in Orlando, I see quite a few as I’m between 2 lakes. I walked outside my apt yesterday to fin… Read More
2018-03-20 03:13
My latest video is called Bald Eagles Filmed in Cinematic 4K. I recently visited the Audubon Center For Birds of Prey in Maitland, FL. They rescue, rehabilitate and release birds of prey bac… Read More
2018-03-19 12:21
This is a 4K cinematic nature video I shot at the Econ River Wilderness Area. It’s located near the University of Central Florida campus and offers views of the Econlockhatchee River t… Read More
2018-03-19 11:46
Tibet Butler Nature Preserve is located in Orlando, FL. This video I shot over a day and it was filmed in 4K. The weather wasn’t the greatest as you can see there aren’t a lot of… Read More
2018-03-13 02:00
I visited Lettuce Lake Park this past weekend to shoot a nature video in 4k. I was really impressed with how clean the park and hiking trails were. I was able to hike through pine forests, o… Read More
2018-02-26 02:56
My weekend was spent hiking and I was able to produce a 2 1/2 minute time lapse movie of nature scenes in Central Florida (Orlando) and mixed it with a cinematic relaxation track. I r… Read More
2018-02-26 02:56
My weekend was spent hiking and I was able to produce a 2 1/2 minute time lapse movie of nature scenes in Central Florida (Orlando) and mixed it with a cinematic relaxation track. I r… Read More
2017-12-11 04:02
A gopher tortoise I saw during my hike A rescued gopher tortoise and Florida Wildlife Officer Gopher tortoise burrow and monitoring camera Gopher Tortoise Rescue & Release I'm cur… Read More
2017-10-01 22:08
My Experience My first hike at Paynes Prairie along the La Chua trail placed me directly in front of a herd of Florida Cracker Horse. I’d been told that they are sometimes hard to spot… Read More
2017-08-28 02:49
My latest video is of me snorkeling down the Rainbow River. I was testing out the new Nikon Coolpix W300 and wanted clear water to see how the camera would work in 4k and underwater. I start… Read More
2017-08-25 23:34
I hike daily in Florida and see a lot of wildlife. I know of the problem with wild pig in Central Florida but was surprised to see a wild mother pig and her piglets along my hiking trail in… Read More
2017-07-09 22:20
I spent the weekend exploring and filming and was able to capture the sunset at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, FL. I was able to hike along the beach and I got lucky when the storms… Read More
2017-07-02 21:30
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Photo Gallery Last week I moved from the Washington, DC area down to Orlando, FL. The moving truck headed South and I headed West. My plan was to drive th… Read More
2017-06-19 19:13
I often hike around wild pig in Central Florida and we tend to accidentally get close as they move very quickly while rooting for food. On Saturday morning, I got out of my Jeep at a local p… Read More
2017-05-04 16:27
While spending December in Florida, I ran into bobcat on my hiking trails on a daily basis. December is their mating season and they become very active during this time. The area I was hikin… Read More
2017-04-02 01:08
On my hike through a swamp area last night in Central Florida, I heard a sound and found an alligator behind me that had caught a very large snapping turtle. Over the next 30 minutes I was a… Read More
2016-12-13 17:49
My Experience With Bobcat I spend a month or so in Florida each year hiking and filming wildlife during the month of December. I have a favorite local spot where I film all sorts of wildlife… Read More
2016-08-14 20:41
My Experience With Alligators I spent part of my life living in Florida and I currently visit a number of times a year hiking there. Almost every time I’ve been out, I’ve run int… Read More
2016-07-04 17:11
My Experience With Black Bear In Shenandoah National Park I’m in Shenandoah National Park every week to hike the trails and film wildlife I run into. I see black bear quite often along… Read More
2016-06-29 03:04
My Experience With Raccoons I see raccoons almost every time I’m hiking in Florida. I once ran into a raccoon mom and her 4 babies along the trails rooting for food. The trail I was on… Read More
2016-05-24 13:55
We all see mallard ducks whether its at a local park, pond, lake or river. I hike quite often along the Potomac River in Virginia and see them all the time. I realized I didn’t know en… Read More
2016-05-12 01:13
The bald eagle is my favorite bird to film. I hike along a number of rivers to film wildlife so I’m always seeing them either up in trees or diving into the river hunting for fish. The… Read More
2016-05-11 00:21
I’ve seen a number of photos of the hooded merganser online but until recently, hadn’t seen one in the wild. I was hiking around Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, VA when I saw… Read More
2016-03-17 00:02
This photo is of a red-winged blackbird I saw while hiking Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, VA. Red-Winged Blackbird Photo Gallery Red-Winged Blackbird Facts Found in North and Central Am… Read More
2016-01-01 23:17
US Capitol Remains Photo Gallery A great historical destination in Washington D.C. is the US Capitol Remains located in Rock Creek Park about a half of mile from the nature center. These rem… Read More
2015-10-30 00:11
Fort Marcy Photo Gallery If you are going to be in our nation’s Capitol and want a great place to visit that had a lot of historical value, Fort Marcy is hot spot to put on your list t… Read More
2015-10-17 17:33
Park Information Manassas National Battlefield Park Trail Map Manassas National Battlefield Park Home Page Manassas National Battlefield Park Manassas National Battlefield Park is where the… Read More
2015-09-15 19:49
Park Information Dead River Park Trail Map Dead River Park Home Page Dead River Park Photo Gallery Dead River Park is located at 15098 Dead River Road in Thonotosassa, FL. There is a $2.00 e… Read More
2015-09-14 01:33
Masonic Engravings Photo Gallery Living in the Washington, DC area you’ll see a lot of past work from the Freemasons but only if you know what you are looking for. I’m no expert… Read More
2015-09-05 23:46
Park Information Maryland Mine Ruins – Gold Mine Loop Trail Map C&O Canal National Historical Park Home Page Maryland Mine Loop Trail Photo Gallery The Maryland Mine Ruin (Gold Min… Read More
2015-08-20 19:42
Park Information Scott’s Run Nature Preserve Trail Map Scott’s Run Nature Preserve Home Page Scott’s Run Nature Preserve Photo Gallery Scott’s Run Nature Preserve is… Read More
2015-08-13 17:29
Park Information Florida National Scenic Trail ArcGIS Map Options Florida National Scenic Trail Home Page Florida National Scenic Trail Photo Gallery There’s a large green area on a ma… Read More
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