While exploring the Alcazar Hotel recently in St. Augustine, FL, I attempted a self portrait in front of the historic building. The picture depicting myself wearing a palm tree was a coincidence.
Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..
2013 - Selfie Gone Awry, St. Augustine, FL
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2013 - Selfie Gone Awry, St. Augustine, FL
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2013 - Selfie Gone Awry, St. Augustine, FL
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We finally managed to accomplish our goal, which is to hike Collier-Seminole State Park to find Florida's oldest active geocache. Located near Naples, FL, this was the southern most point on our excursion. For those of you that don't understand Florida geography, Naples is located on the northwestern corner of the everglades. There are so many dangers in this park that you are required to check in at the ranger's office, even for a day hike.
Alligators, snakes, panthers, mosquitoes, the heat, and many other dangers lurk here, any of which can really ruin your day. Even having hiked the swampy side of the park, the only issues we encountered during our hike were the swarms of mosquitoes and the heat. Once we checked out of the park and explored further south, we finally encountered a 10' long man-eating gator.
Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..
2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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2013 - Collier Seminole State Park, Naples, FL
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While visiting a city park in Ocala, FL, to find a virtual geocache, not only did I find the geocache, I also found that trees here get very excited and can't control themselves. Nothing more needs to be said.
Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..
2013 - Now This Is A Woody, Ocala, FL
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2013 - Now This Is A Woody, Ocala, FL
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2013 - Now This Is A Woody, Ocala, FL
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While on a road cruise south through rural Tennessee we pulled off the interstate to stretch our legs. Little did we know that we'd run into this little gem, the Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, located in the unincorporated town of Beech Grove, TN.
Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..
2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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2013 - Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery, Beech Grove, TN
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On a recent pass through Louisville, KY, quite unintentionally, we discovered the Plymouth Railroad. The PRR is a "G" scale model railroad layout that has been built into the front, side and back yard at the home of an old railroad buff. The layout contains many elements such as life-like scenes, tunnels, etc. Unfortunately, the PRR is no longer being maintained as according to the owner's wife, the owner of the PRR is now suffering from physical issues keeping him from the yard.
For anyone passing through the Louisville, KY, area, you can visit the railroad at 3902 Plymouth Road, St. Matthews, KY. St. Matthews is a suburb on the eastern side of the greater Louisville metropolitan area. The PRR is also visible on Google Street View.
Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..
2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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2013 - Plymouth Railroad, Louisville, KY
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Geocaching friend Sparkyfry had visited what he thought was an awesome geocache during his visit to Traverse City, MI, back in August of 2011. Captain Kidd's Treasure (GC1WKE4) by GeoPirates....ARRGH!, located just south of Traverse City about 10 miles, is a pirate themed geocache that is the cream of the crop in geocaching terms. Sparkyfry insisted that I would get a kick out of it, not just because of how fun and out of the ordinary it is, but because it had an amazing similarity to a geocache that I had once hidden, Halloween 2008 BONUS: Coughin Up A Lung (GC1H32A), back in 2009. If you search flentje.com, you will find out more about my geocache. But in the meantime..
Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..
2013 - Captain Kidd's Treasure (GC1WKE4)
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2013 - Captain Kidd's Treasure (GC1WKE4)
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2013 - Captain Kidd's Treasure (GC1WKE4)
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2013 - Captain Kidd's Treasure (GC1WKE4)
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2013 - Captain Kidd's Treasure (GC1WKE4)
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2013 - Captain Kidd's Treasure (GC1WKE4)
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2013 - Captain Kidd's Treasure (GC1WKE4)
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2013 - Captain Kidd's Treasure (GC1WKE4)
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2013 - Captain Kidd's Treasure (GC1WKE4)
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As an avid geocacher, I am not so much interested in finding the typical urban geocache but love finding geocaches that take you on an adventure. One of my goals as a geocacher is to find as many of the oldest, original, stashes that were hidden back during the early days of the activity. One such geocache is located on Lake Michigan's Power Island (originally known as Marion Island), appropriately named, Power Island (GC35). It was hidden July 16th, 2000, and is Michigan's oldest active geocache that is only accessible via boat.
When I began planning my itinerary to Power Island, I thought it would be a nice idea to host a geocaching event. It would give others that share my goals the opportunity to complete the adventure and to join in on the camaraderie and fun of geocaching as a group. I listed the event as the Power Island Beach Party (GC462H4) and really didn't expect more than a handful of interested adventure seekers. How bad did I underestimate the interest of the event? By the time the event concluded, there were seven boats in the armada consisting of over 45 known individuals that signed the log, not including some children and canine companions.
Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..
2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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2013 - Power Island Beach Party, Traverse City, MI
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Lighthouses, covered bridges, and cathedrals, three things we always make time for. The Seul Choix Lighthouse, located in Gulliver, MI, is located Michigan's upper peninsula along our route to Traverse City, MI. The light went into service in 1895 and while today it contains an aircraft beacon, the light still shines. Our group was having a debate about the pronunciation of the name. According to locals in the area, the correct pronunciation is "Sis-shwa".
Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..
2013 - Seul Choix Lighthouse, Gulliver, MI
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2013 - Seul Choix Lighthouse, Gulliver, MI
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2013 - Seul Choix Lighthouse, Gulliver, MI
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2013 - Seul Choix Lighthouse, Gulliver, MI
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2013 - Seul Choix Lighthouse, Gulliver, MI
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2013 - Seul Choix Lighthouse, Gulliver, MI
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2013 - Seul Choix Lighthouse, Gulliver, MI
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2013 - Seul Choix Lighthouse, Gulliver, MI
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2013 - Seul Choix Lighthouse, Gulliver, MI
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The route to Traverse City, MI took us through Michigan's upper peninsula. Located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in the town of Manistique, MI, the Manistique East Breakwater Light is a symbol of the great industrial boom of the early 20th century. The light was originally built to help guide timber and iron ships into the once important harbor.
Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..
2013 - Manistique East Breakwater Light, Manistique, MI
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2013 - Manistique East Breakwater Light, Manistique, MI
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2013 - Manistique East Breakwater Light, Manistique, MI
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2013 - Manistique East Breakwater Light, Manistique, MI
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2013 - Manistique East Breakwater Light, Manistique, MI
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2013 - Manistique East Breakwater Light, Manistique, MI
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2013 - Manistique East Breakwater Light, Manistique, MI
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2013 - Manistique East Breakwater Light, Manistique, MI
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2013 - Manistique East Breakwater Light, Manistique, MI
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On weekend trip to Sioux Falls, SD, Laura and I wanted to do a bit of rock climbing. We drove a few miles north of town to Palisades State Park, which is located near Garretson, SD. I'd heard of the park in the past as it is known for it's Earthcaches within the park that highlight the sioux quartzite spires and cliffs, but I wasn't prepared for how gorgeous this area really is. This park is now on our shortlist of camping destinations.
Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..
2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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2013 - Palisades State Park, Garretson, SD
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