2024 was an interesting year to say the least. It had plenty of ups and downs, like most years. I spent quite a bit of time taking photos of plants, flowers, and insects in my own backyard (literally) and the adjacent Gothe State Park. There were also a number of trips to Cedar Key and Crystal River, both of which are places I will go again. I also hiked around Watermelon Pond a couple of times, and took two day trips to Payne’s Prairie State Park. Lots of photos were taken and a lot were discarded, but there were some keepers, too, so the video shows a few of the highlights from the year. I’d love to hear what you think and any recommendations for trips for 2025.

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