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Essays, field notes, and short pieces — rivers, coasts, boats, and the people who work them.
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places · September 14, 2025
Castillo de San Marcos: The Oldest Masonry Fort in the US
Introduction: Why Castillo de San Marcos Still Matters
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places · September 14, 2025
The Maritime Influence on Cassadaga: Spirits and Seas
When you think about Cassadaga, Florida, images of fortune tellers, séances, and spiritual healing probably come to mind. This little town in Volusia County is often called the “Psychic Capital of the World,” and for goo...
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places · September 13, 2025
St. Augustine – Surrounded by Water, Pirates, and Shipwrecks
When people talk about St. Augustine, Florida, they often call it “the oldest city in the United States.” Founded by the Spanish in 1565, St. Augustine is more than just a quaint coastal town with cobblestone streets and...
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places · September 13, 2025
The History of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
When we think of Florida’s coastline, most people imagine sunny beaches, blue waves, and palm trees swaying in the breeze. But hidden along the state’s shores are reminders of a much tougher past—one where ships often st...
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rivers · September 8, 2025
Shark Nurseries in the Bayous: A Hidden World of Survival
When people think of sharks, they usually picture them cruising the open ocean or prowling along sandy coastlines. But what if I told you that some of the most important shark habitats are not out in the deep blue, but t...
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maritime · September 8, 2025
Why Sharks Freeze When You Flip Them Upside Down
When most people think of sharks, they imagine fast, powerful hunters with razor-sharp teeth. Sharks are apex predators, meaning they sit at the very top of the food chain. But despite their strength and ferocity, sharks...
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rivers · September 7, 2025
Invaders Below the Surface: Invasive Fish in the Mississippi.
The Mississippi River is more than just a long ribbon of water cutting through the heart of the United States. It is a living, breathing ecosystem filled with ancient catfish, native sunfish, bass, paddlefish, and countl...
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rivers · September 7, 2025
Invaders of the Suwannee: How Non-Native Species Threaten It.
The Suwannee River flows like a green ribbon through Georgia and Florida, carving its way past limestone cliffs, ancient springs, swamps, and cypress forests before spilling into the Gulf of Mexico. It’s one of the most ...
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rivers · September 7, 2025
The Birds Along the Mississippi River: Nature’s Feathered Highway
The Mississippi River is more than just one of America’s greatest waterways. It is also one of the most important bird highways in the world. Stretching over 2,300 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the river wi...
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rivers · September 7, 2025
The Birds of the Suwannee River: A Living Symphony
The Suwannee River is more than just a winding stretch of freshwater cutting through Florida and southern Georgia—it’s a lifeline for countless species of wildlife. Flowing over 246 miles, this river begins in the Okefen...
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rivers · September 7, 2025
The Fish and Wildlife of the Suwannee River: A Journey Through FL
Flowing quietly from Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp and winding its way 246 miles through Florida before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico, the Suwannee River is more than just a ribbon of water cutting across the land. It is...
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rivers · September 7, 2025
The Importance of Florida Springs: Nature’s Hidden Treasure
Florida is famous for its beaches, orange groves, and theme parks, but tucked away across the state lies something even more magical: its springs. These crystal-clear waters bubble up from underground aquifers, creating ...