The Wandering Disciple

The Tybee Island Light stands tall on Tybee Island, helping navigate boaters through the waters off Savannah. (Photo: March 14, 2014)

Spring flowers like these add color to the backdrop of Bonaventure Cemetery. Ancient oaks and wild flowers fill the ground of the historic cemetery making it one of the scenic spots in the city. (Photo: March 14, 2014)

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum pays tribute to the unit of the military that was a game changer during World War II. Air crews from the Mighty Eighth had a pivotal role in both the eastern and western front of World War II. (Photo: March 15, 2014)

Venice, Florida: Accessible only by private ferry, South Venice Beach is a quiet tropical oasis distant from the hustle and bustle of busier beaches. The remoteness off the beach is a glimpse back to the coastline before development. A trip to South Venice Beach begins at the ferry launch on the mainland. Here the captain departs with up to 22 passengers every half-hour on a quick seven minute sail across the intercoastal waterway to the island dock. Once the ferry docks at the island, a short walk down the boardwalk will take visitors to the beach. Where the Gulf of Mexico meets the deserted sands of South Venice Beach. Here you can look for shells and sharks teeth, sunbathe or take a swim in the Gulf. When you have had enough of the Florida sun and sand, the ferry will be there every thirty minutes to transport you back to civilization on the mainland. South Venice beach is only accessible via the South Venice Ferry. Yearly passes can be purchased at the dock and is good...

What better way to explore the historic city of Savannah then on a carriage tour. Carriage rides like these transport riders through the streets of the city much like they did before cars filled the streets. (Photo: March 14, 2014)

A scrub jay stands on guard at Oscar Scherer State Park. The park is one of the few places where you can get close to a colony of Florida Scrub Jays, a species in the decline due to the development of scrub habitats in Florida. (Photo: March 8, 2014)

A great blue heron chows down on a fish it caught in the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. Hundreds of birds can be found along the banks of the river looking for food and many alligators lie close to the banks waiting for their meals as well. (Photo: December 31, 2013)