David Wilkening delves into Florida's diverse landscape, offering readers a rich mix of outdoor adventures, unique attractions, and culinary highlights. His articles span from uncovering the state’s best camping and hiking spots to exploring its offbeat destinations and vibrant music festivals. Whether recommending a hidden gem bakery or detailing a must-visit historical site, David brings a depth of knowledge and enthusiasm that makes each article an engaging guide for both locals and visitors. His work showcases Florida’s variety, ensuring there’s always something new to discover.
“Classical camping,” as we know it, is still pitching a tent. The practice is ancient, of course. Our ancestors knew it well. The famous Airstream trailers hit the road in the 1920s. Motor homes...
Last spring, nearly 39 million people went hiking or backpacking in the U.S., according to Statista. But it’s probably safe to say many hikers associate the activity with elevations, among hills...
Visitors (and even residents) sometimes forget that Florida is such a sprawling state that fall means a far less dramatic change of season than found up north. Fall is the "Subtle Season" in...
When you think about it, there's more than one use for the pumpkin. You can carve it to use for decoration or you can cook it and eat it.While you can go to a local grocery store and purchase a...
What separates marathons and other road races in the state of Florida from others across the nation? Scenic runs down the coastline, flat routes, and ideal running weather. Whether you’re lacing...
Florida has perhaps more food choices than any other state in the nation: 44,811 restaurants of all types, according to CHD Expert, a food analytic company. However, different areas have their own...
The state known best for sun and fun, beaches and a wide variety of water-related activities, is always hot when it comes to its many musical events. Many festivals featuring live entertainment...
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Florida is often family theme parks like SeaWorld and Disney World. Or glitzy haunts of the wealthy like chic Miami Beach. Maybe you picture...
Florida prides itself on its abundance of high-quality bakeries, catering to all tastes and cravings. Whether you hankered for a delectable pastry or just need some freshly-baked treats, the...
What goes into the very best coffee shops? Certainly, making their own hand-roasted beans is a factor. Equally certain is their friendly servers. A comfortable atmosphere with chairs meant just...
The Sunshine State has a wealth of fascinating museums to explore, 422 to be exact, which places it among the top U.S. states in that number.In Florida, there are all kinds of museums ranging from...
You can probably guess what Florida is famous for but the easy answer is beaches. And theme parks. Florida was admitted into the Union in 1845 and since then has developed a unique and fascinating...
Whether they’re housed in outdated lighthouses, treehouses, log cabins, or even underwater, you can find highly unique hotels all over the state of Florida. With so many visitors, the Sunshine...
We could go on all day with interesting facts about the Sunshine State: Recently, Florida surpassed New York State to become the third most populous state in the U.S. And St. Augustine is not...