Archive | March, 2010
Sustainable Living for Gulf Coast Families

Sustainable Living for Gulf Coast Families

Living on the gulf coast of Florida, we have multitudes of vegetation that would grow in our yards without much work.

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Adaptive Kayaking

Adaptive Kayaking

We hear how great the outdoors is for the family, but what do you do if you are handicapped or you have a child with a handicap? Do you feel like your family has to make a sacrifice and not participate in outdoor adventures? After spending years working with children with physical, mental and emotional [...]

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Perdido Key Discovery Nature Trail at Johnson Beach

Perdido Key Discovery Nature Trail at Johnson Beach

Johnson Beach Discovery Nature Trail is located on Perdido Key. This is a nice hike for the entire family. The hike takes you on a raised boardwalk through dunes, pine trees, salt marsh outlooks, and brings you to a beautiful view of Grand Lagoon. The hike isĀ  just under 1/2 a mile long-just long enough [...]

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Cultivating Community Through the Greater Good Festival

Cultivating Community Through the Greater Good Festival

In a fun, family, outdoor environment, the Greater Good Art, Music and Children’s Festival, was an opportunity to cultivate our own family relationships. . .

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Family Fun at Gibb’s Point

Family Fun at Gibb’s Point

The area known as Gibb’s Point is located on the Bayou Grande and includes water access for kayaking as well as over 3 miles in walking paths. We spent the first part of our visit walking the sidewalks. We took turns climbing a tree that was planted near the water’s edge.

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