Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Orlando, Florida
I took to the skies to get a beautiful glimpse of what Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park is all about. Please enjoy this gorgeous aerial footage that I captured.
About Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park:
This conservation area provides a buffer for the Econlockhatchee River and an ecological and recreational connection to Orange County's Long Branch Park.
A portion of this area was acquired by the St. Johns River Water Management District using funds from the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority and the Florida Department of Transportation as part of the mitigation for beltway construction in the southern part of the county. Orange County funding provided the partnership to establish this regional preserve. Additional property to the north was acquired to protect the resources of the Econlockhatchee River within the property. The combined district, state, and county ownership provides an expanse of almost 8,462 acres of publicly owned lands, jointly managed by Orange County and the District.
The predominant natural communities of the area are flatwoods and open prairie. Additionally, floodplain forest, dominated by cypress, blackgum, bays, and sweetgum, can be found on the site. The western portion of the area consists of pine flatwoods, dominated by longleaf pine and wiregrass, scattered slash pine, pond pine, and a variety of wetland habitats. Approximately 2.5 miles of the property is located directly on the Econlockhatchee River. There are also several small tributaries, including Green Branch and Turkey Branch to the south, Cowpen Branch and Hart Branch on the western side, and an unnamed tributary to the northeast.
Plants and Animals:
Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park is home to the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. These woodpeckers are considered unique because they are one of a few species of birds where the young stay with their parents and help raise younger offspring. The district is enhancing existing habitat for the woodpeckers, and entire clusters of family units have been setting up residence on the property.
Other wildlife that make their home in this area include bald eagles, sandhill cranes, gopher tortoises, bobcats, river otters, and indigo snakes.
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Pioneer Trail Reserve - 690 +/- Equestrian Community FOR SALE
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Pioneer Trail Reserve (PTR) is a 690 +/- acre equestrian gated community nestled between thousands of acres of protected conservation lands and is located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. While the ranch is only 10 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean, its location is one of seclusion and serenity. It is surrounded by 12,000 +/- acres of Longleaf Pine Preserve, one of Volusia County’s most beautiful conservation lands, teeming with wildlife, and just a step outside the gates. Over two-thirds of the PTR original lands have been incorporated into Longleaf Pine Preserve.
Equestrian Program
What sets PTR apart, is its equestrian program and complimentary amenities. The equestrian amenities are first class, state-of-the-art, and attentively maintained.
The equestrian program is led by renowned horse trainer, Sean Patrick.
At the center of the property is a stunning covered arena. This arena allows Sean to train his students, regardless of weather conditions and also serves as a venue for unique equestrian events.
Under roof are 22 horse stalls and just outside the arena is a covered round pen, fenced pastures, and paddocks for the horses.
The property’s crown jewel is its 4,800 SF, two-story barn that overlooks the arena. The upstairs viewing room is equipped with a kitchen, bar, dining area, billiards, fireplace and two large viewing decks. Downstairs you will find the tack storage area, as well as restrooms and showers.
The Community
The community is designed throughout with an equestrian flavor. Wooded riding trails run along the perimeter of the property and provide hours of riding on the premises. Additional riding trails can be found on the neighboring conservation lands.
Location
Small town charm and big city amenities can be found throughout Volusia County and the surrounding areas. The cities of New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Deland, Daytona Beach, Sanford, Lake Mary, and Orlando provide shopping, dining, recreation, and entertainment.
The Atlantic Ocean and Indian River are home to some of the finest fishing and water sports in Florida and are just minutes away.
A large pool of potential buyers are close by. The community’s location just off of I-4, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, make it an easy commute or weekend getaway for those looking to escape the stresses that go along with city life.
Development
Pioneer Trail Reserve is an ongoing development project. Paved roads and underground electricity have been extended to each of the residential lots. A developer or investor could step in at an opportune time and recognize a considerable profit by finishing the development and selling off the entitled lots. Development of lots is ongoing; please inquire about status.
rapture 2 001.AVI
A video of a pine- flatwoods habitat in southwest Florida. Many snake species can be found
here including: racers, coachwhip, indigo, hognose, scarlet kings, yellow rat, corn, and
eastern diamond back. Video has Blondie singing in the background.
Doris Leeper Trail Short Ride
A segment of a longer ride on the Doris Leeper aka Spruce Creek trail in New Smyrna Beach, FL. This video is from 2015.
Beautiful Big tree Park, Sanford, Florida
Big Tree Park Longwood , Florida
Home of the oldest cypress tree in Florida the Senator. 3500 years old.
The Senator was the biggest and oldest bald cypress tree in the world, located in Big Tree Park, Longwood, Florida. At the time of its demise, it was 125 feet (38 m) tall, with a trunk diameter of 17.5 feet (5.3 m). The tree was thought to have been destroyed by a fire from a lightning strike, but it was later discovered that the fire was started by an arsonist. Credit Wikipedia
Rail Trail Groundbreaking October 22, 2013
Florida Governor Rick Scott visits Titusville on Oct. 22, 2013 for the groundbreaking ceremony of the bicycle overpass and rail trail extension. Guest speakers are Florida Senator Andy Gardiner, Florida Representative Tom Goodson, Titusville Mayor Jim Tulley, Florida DEP Secretary Herschel Vinyard, and FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad.
Richloam (Florida) Turpentine History
Richloam is an old community in Hernando County, Florida where a once thriving turpentine industry existed. During the 1800's and early 1900's turpentine was one of Florida's largest industries and the largest industry in Florida at one time. Turpentine had an array of uses and many turpentine camps sprung up all around these areas. As I explored some of this wilderness I could see remnants from the turpentine industry here. Below is some links to history on Richloam and the turpentine history as well. Thank you and enjoy!
Turpentine history:
Richloam History and General Store:
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Raging Wildfire in Florida burned 6000 acres, homes destroyed
Residents in parts of southwest Florida are under an evacuation order as a result of a raging wildfire.
The Florida Highway Patrol said as of 7 a.m., I-75/Alligator Alley remains closed from mile marker 80 to mile marker 105.
The fires have burned approximately 6,000 acres and are only about 30 percent contained. Two homes have been destroyed.
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Backside of Doris Leeper Hiking Trail - New Smyrna Beach, FL
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West Volusia County
A great eco destination close to Orlando
Homeowners Say Don't Buy D.R. Horton Homes
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WPMI) One local neighborhood says it is fed up with builder D.R. Horton. Homeowners in Grace Magnolias off Highway 31 near Spanish Fort say the company isn't addressing their safety concerns. Now, several people have put signs in their yard that say, Based on my experience I wound not purchase a D.R. Horton Home! Potentially, there are going to be more of these signs than there are for sale signs, said Nicole Thompson. Thompson says she unintentionally bought water front property. My yard is always a marsh, said Thompson. Next door at Kevin Wood's home, his yard stays soggy also. Wood says last month a project manager with D.R. Horton dug a hole to investigate the water issue. Wood says, the project manager told him he had a problem, but yet, nothing's been done to fix it. I'm scared it may be a sink hole. There's little children running around here, said Wood. Down the street, Kristy Bush says one month after she moved in raw sewage backed up in both her bathrooms. The tub and the shower, and the other tub in the other bathroom were like half way full of sewage, said Bush. Since then, she says she's had a/c problems, water seeping into her garage, and now her patio ceiling is warping. While the issues vary from homeowner to homeowner, all have the same complaint. They ignore me, said Wood. As a customer, it's just a lack of respect. And that's why they say they're putting up the signs, to warn other potential buyers. Local 15 News called the local D.R. Horton office Monday afternoon for a response. No one returned the call.
Spruce Creek Trail
This video was shot at Spruce Creek trail in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Spruce Creek is an intermediate trail that is fast and has a lot of flow. Not too many technical features, but there are lots of roots and some sand mixed into many of the climbs and descents that keep things interesting. The trail is well kept and there are several different route options making the trail between about 6.5 - 9 miles long depending on the sections you choose. The blue trail is open to hikers and bikers. There are also yellow trails that are hike and equine friendly. Definitely worth checking out, especially if you live in the Volusia/Flagler Counties area.
Spruce Creek Mountain Bike Trails / New Smyrna Beach (video 2)
Spruce Creek Mountain Bike Trails / New Smyrna Beach (video 2)
Babcock Ranch causes major traffic jam - State Road 31 - Charlotte County, Florida
Bordered by the 73,000-acre Babcock Ranch Preserve and the 65,000-acre Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area, Babcock Ranch is at the epicenter of Southwest Florida’s newest growth corridor, just 20 minutes east of downtown Fort Myers, Florida.
Situated 20 miles north of Southwest Florida International Airport, Babcock Ranch offers both accessibility and a sense of place. Our days begin with sunshine glittering through morning mist and end with moonbeams shimmering on glistening lakes. Forests of longleaf pines and majestic live oaks, the distant cries of wildlife, and streets that wind through neighborhoods where front porches serve as gathering places create a captivating tableau.
Japanese Tool Box Show #3
A variety of Japanese tool boxes.
Alabama | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Alabama
00:01:58 1 Etymology
00:04:03 2 History
00:04:11 2.1 Pre-European settlement
00:05:46 2.2 European settlement
00:08:13 2.3 Early 19th century
00:10:52 2.3.1 Civil War and Reconstruction
00:13:56 2.4 20th century
00:23:44 3 Geography
00:26:50 3.1 Climate
00:30:52 3.2 Flora and fauna
00:32:11 4 Demographics
00:33:27 4.1 Ancestry
00:37:09 4.2 Census-designated and metropolitan areas
00:37:20 4.3 Cities
00:37:28 4.4 Language
00:38:23 4.5 Religion
00:42:58 4.6 Health
00:43:39 5 Economy
00:47:13 5.1 Largest employers
00:47:32 5.2 Agriculture
00:48:06 5.3 Industry
00:51:46 5.4 Tourism
00:52:24 5.5 Healthcare
00:52:44 5.6 Banking
00:53:59 5.7 Electronics
00:54:35 5.8 Construction
00:55:01 6 Law and government
00:55:10 6.1 State government
01:00:07 6.2 Taxes
01:02:24 6.3 County and local governments
01:05:03 6.4 Politics
01:08:06 6.5 Elections
01:08:15 6.5.1 State elections
01:10:41 6.5.2 Local elections
01:11:51 6.5.3 Federal elections
01:12:40 7 Education
01:12:49 7.1 Primary and secondary education
01:14:48 7.2 Colleges and universities
01:17:29 8 Media
01:20:37 9 Culture
01:20:45 9.1 Literature
01:20:54 9.2 Sports
01:21:02 9.2.1 College sports
01:22:30 9.2.2 Professional sports
01:23:37 10 Transportation
01:23:46 10.1 Aviation
01:24:17 10.2 Rail
01:24:36 10.3 Roads
01:26:36 10.4 Ports
01:27:18 11 See also
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Alabama is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state.Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the Heart of Dixie and the Cotton State. The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is the camellia. Alabama's capital is Montgomery. The largest city by population is Birmingham, which has long been the most industrialized city; the largest city by land area is Huntsville. The oldest city is Mobile, founded by French colonists in 1702 as the capital of French Louisiana.From the American Civil War until World War II, Alabama, like many states in the southern U.S., suffered economic hardship, in part because of its continued dependence on agriculture. Similar to other former slave states, Alabamian legislators employed Jim Crow laws to disenfranchise and otherwise discriminate against African Americans from the end of the Reconstruction Era up until at least the 1970s. Despite the growth of major industries and urban centers, white rural interests dominated the state legislature from 1901 to the 1960s. During this time, urban interests and African Americans were markedly under-represented. Following World War II, Alabama grew as the state's economy changed from one primarily based on agriculture to one with diversified interests. The state's economy in the 21st century is based on management, automotive, finance, manufacturing, aerospace, mineral extraction, healthcare, education, retail, and technology.
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Magnolias from Seed
(10/18/04)-Host Steve Owens talks about magnolia tree varieties and demonstrates how to start magnolias from seed.
State of Alabama | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:02:14 1 Etymology
00:04:34 2 History
00:04:43 2.1 Pre-European settlement
00:06:29 2.2 European settlement
00:09:15 2.3 Early 19th century
00:12:16 2.3.1 Civil War and Reconstruction
00:15:43 2.4 20th century
00:26:51 3 Geography
00:30:23 3.1 Climate
00:34:59 3.2 Flora and fauna
00:36:28 4 Demographics
00:37:53 4.1 Ancestry
00:42:02 4.2 Census-designated and metropolitan areas
00:42:14 4.3 Cities
00:42:22 4.4 Language
00:43:25 4.5 Religion
00:48:35 4.6 Health
00:49:20 5 Economy
00:53:24 5.1 Largest employers
00:53:45 5.2 Agriculture
00:54:22 5.3 Industry
00:58:29 5.4 Tourism
00:59:11 5.5 Healthcare
00:59:33 5.6 Banking
01:00:56 5.7 Electronics
01:01:36 5.8 Construction
01:02:06 6 Law and government
01:02:16 6.1 State government
01:07:55 6.2 Taxes
01:10:30 6.3 County and local governments
01:13:32 6.4 Politics
01:17:00 6.5 Elections
01:17:09 6.5.1 State elections
01:19:53 6.5.2 Local elections
01:21:12 6.5.3 Federal elections
01:22:04 7 Education
01:22:14 7.1 Primary and secondary education
01:24:28 7.2 Colleges and universities
01:27:26 8 Media
01:30:22 9 Culture
01:30:31 9.1 Literature
01:30:40 9.2 Sports
01:30:49 9.2.1 College sports
01:32:27 9.2.2 Professional sports
01:33:40 10 Transportation
01:33:49 10.1 Aviation
01:34:22 10.2 Rail
01:34:43 10.3 Roads
01:36:56 10.4 Ports
01:37:44 11 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
Listen on Google Assistant through Extra Audio:
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Voice name: en-GB-Wavenet-D
I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Alabama is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state.Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the Heart of Dixie and the Cotton State. The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is the camellia. Alabama's capital is Montgomery. The largest city by population is Birmingham, which has long been the most industrialized city; the largest city by land area is Huntsville. The oldest city is Mobile, founded by French colonists in 1702 as the capital of French Louisiana.From the American Civil War until World War II, Alabama, like many states in the southern U.S., suffered economic hardship, in part because of its continued dependence on agriculture. Similar to other former slave states, Alabamian legislators employed Jim Crow laws to disenfranchise and otherwise discriminate against African Americans from the end of the Reconstruction Era up until at least the 1970s. Despite the growth of major industries and urban centers, white rural interests dominated the state legislature from 1901 to the 1960s. During this time, urban interests and African Americans were markedly under-represented. Following World War II, Alabama grew as the state's economy changed from one primarily based on agriculture to one with diversified interests. The state's economy in the 21st century is based on management, automotive, finance, manufacturing, aerospace, mineral extraction, healthcare, education, retail, and technology.