Okay, so Monument Valley isn’t the typical kind of monument we feature in this series. You can’t argue it’s awesomeness, so we’ll just chalk its inclusion up to semantics and enjoy the moment.

Take your time.

This post is part of the UpTake Monday Museums, Monuments and Memorials Series.

Photo: snowpeak via Flickr

Marsh grasses at Deer Lake State Park

The natural beauty of Rosemary Beach, Fl extends  beyond the community’s borders to  the nearby town of Santa Rosa and the Deer Lake State Park.  It’s small for a state park but it offers big opportunities to witness rarely seen coastal dune lakes and unusual flora and fauna. After a relaxed Rosemary Beach stay, an active excursion hiking or biking to Deer Lake State Park  provides a scenic method for getting some exercise in. Read More »

Historic Wesley House

A great excursion just outside of Rosemary Beach, FL is a visit to the lovely Eden Gardens State Park.  The centerpiece of the 161-acre park is the historic Wesley House, a renovated 1897 Greek Revival  showplace complete with wrap around porch, gardens and an array of Louis XVI furniture that’s credited with being the second largest collection in the country. Read More »

Talbot Island State Park

A family vacation to the charming coastal town of Amelia Island Florida offers much more than sun, sand and seafood.  Explore the area’s surrounding parks and historical sites during a “Coastal Treasures Tour” offered by the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. After spending the morning soaking up the sun at the beach or relaxing by the Ritz’s oceanfront pool, head out for the three-hour coastal treasures tour, which features stops to Little Talbot Island State Park, Kingsley Plantation and Huguenot Memorial Beach Park. Read More »