THE Unofficial FLORENCE

Not the destination but the traveler

  • For the Love of Birding: Common Birds of Australia

    For the Love of Birding: Common Birds of Australia

    There you are, wandering amid the lush landscapes of Australia. Spotting a bench ahead, you think how lovely it would be to rest your weary limbs. But alas, the bench is taken by a rather curious creature. Wearing a shaggy white coat and standing on spindly legs, it cocks its… Read more

  • Uncover a Wonder: Four Beautiful Hikes in Kananaskis

    Uncover a Wonder: Four Beautiful Hikes in Kananaskis

    The majestic landscapes of Kananaskis Country do not cease to inspire wonder and awe. From soaring mountains to tranquil lakes, Kananaskis embraces you with its beauty and sheer vastness. Now, one of the best ways to uncover the wonders of Kananaskis is, of course, by foot. This is why I recommend… Read more

  • Birding in the Rockies: Three Beautiful Songbirds

    Birding in the Rockies: Three Beautiful Songbirds

    Bird alert! The Alberta Rockies are a most wonderful place to spot our flighty and feathery friends. Lucky for you, wonders abound when birding in the Rockies. Journey along with me today as we learn about three beautiful songbirds found in the mountain ranges of North America. Read more

Hike to the top of Black Elk Peak in South Dakota.

Welcome to THE Unofficial FLORENCE

My name is Florence, but I am not of the Italian sort. You will find me roaming around here and there…sometimes, because I am lost, but other times because a bird or a deer or a goat has caught my eye. Luckily, I stumbled my way back to share tales of the wild, wacky, and wonderful unofficial wonders of the world. Experience the joys and frustrations of hiking and birding from comfort of your armchair and perhaps you will embark on the adventure yourself.

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