While hiking at Wekiwa Springs State Park north of Orlando, Florida, I came across some really pretty, purple flowers.
I believe they are Liatris chapmanii also known as Chapman's Blazing-star or Chapman's Gayfeather.
I'm not an expert at identifying wildflowers, but I am capable of Googling “Purple Flowers of Central Florida” and looking at pictures until I find one that looks similar to my picture…
If you are an expert, and I'm wrong, please leave a comment and let me know what they are.
When the daily grind of your life has ground you down, sometimes you need to step outside of yourself to recharge.
A great way to do that is to step outside and into nature.
Finding the time to get out there has become more and more difficult for me, but one of my goals for the coming year is to work into my schedule hikes at least twice a month.
My wife and I try to walk at least 30 minutes a day, but I find time in the forest to be one of the most restorative things I can do.
In this post I'll share some photos and details about Wekiwa and the Volksmarch trail.