Boardwalks and Beachwalks
A few nights ago, my mom and I ventured out into the chilly, crisp winter air for a beachy adventure. We hopped into our Dodge pickup truck, turned up the classic rock station, and set off into the night.
Living near the water, my family discovered that beach drives are a fun, adventurous way to beat late night boredom. Our first stop along our beach drive was the Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve & Boardwalk.
The wooden boardwalk was like a mysterious maze placed directly in a tangle of mangroves and lit only by moonlight.
We walked to the end of the boardwalk where the mangroves hug the the intercoastal water. Many docks were decked out for the holidays with twinkly Christmas lights and magical, glowing palm trees.
Overlooking the water.
Thumbs up for a fun night!
My dog Sammie was so curious, yet scared of the crashing waves. First he’d run up to sniff the water and then he’d sprint in the opposite direction whenever the waves crashed onshore. Such a silly dog. 
The crowning moment of our late night adventure was making Sand Angels!!! They’re the closest thing to snow in Florida.
We have a freeze warning going into effect tonight. It’s been getting into the 20s here at night- can you believe it? Hope you’re all staying warm! Time to go make a big mug of hot chocolate.
I can’t believe it’s even freezing in Florida?!?! That’s insane. Still, your night time lows are our day time highs!
sand angels are far superior to snow angels..but I can’t believe it’s going to be so cold in Florida. A yi yi.. so much for global warming!
excuse me? freeze warning?!
aww that is so cute your mom and you went on a walk! i love walking on the beach at night!
Looks like so much fun. I wish I could take my dog to the ocean, but I do not think they allow dogs on the beach here. I did hear about the freeze warning. I hope it doesn;t ruin too many crops, I know farmers were worried.
such cute pictures- i love snow angels!
xoxo
shelley
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I love how the beach looks at nighttime. Makes me miss when I lived in Pensacola!
20 degrees?!?! wowwww I would have never thought! LOVe thsoe sand angels
that board walk looks awesome,I love walking around the beach at night!!
It looks as though you have some amazing places to be at where you live. And I can’t believe Florida is so cold! YIKES! Stay warm…
What a fun evening! I’m so jealous of your Sand Angel.
Stay warm with that freeze!
xxoo
Heather
That boardwalk and beach look absolutely gorgeous, you’re so lucky to get to be in nature!
Looks like a blast! I love walking on the beach!! Beautiful pics!
<3 jess
xoxo
I love the beach when it is cold, why I do not know I just do!!! =)
No way! 20s in Florida! Brrr….Hope you stay warm, girl!
And tee hee, sand angels! Cute!
What a cute dog!!! That scenic walk looks lovely!
Ya, I heard it’s been pretty chilly! My “In-Laws” are in JAX. I heard it got into the low 20s this week!! Crazy!
Aloha
Stay warm
Aww that sounds lovely!!! And late night beach walks are fabulous!! NOOO 20 degreess in FL, Im going in Feb I hope it warms up by then!!!
Haha your too cute with the sand angel! =D <3 <3