Hello and welcome to my personal blog about boating, beach-combing, camping and wild marine nature found here in Florida.
Finding Seashells and Marine Life
Traveling the saltwater, Indian River, on Florida’s east coast, is one of my favorite things to do. I never know what I will find when we dock the boat on a sand bar and I hop out to explore! I’ve learned a lot about seashells found here in Florida.
I rarely collect shells because they are almost never empty. Either the snail is still inside the shell it made, or a hermit crab has taken over and made it a home. But the shells can be beautiful and interesting, so I take seashell photos and share the best ones here.
I’ve discovered some wonderful things out on the wild waterways of Florida’s east coast. Not many people get to do this. Too often visitors to Florida miss out on the best parts of the state – the wildlife. It is truly unique.
Camping in Florida
My more recent posts are about camping. We bought a 28 ft. travel trailer and take short trips to the springs and stay at Florida State Parks. I like to share my reviews for other people who like to camp.
Shopping
My online shop, Seashells by Millhill, contains designs related to the ocean and a sub-tropical, coastal lifestyle. I have a Shop page included in this blog where you can find some popular products from the Millhill collections.
Thank you!
Thank you for reading, and I am especially grateful to readers who contribute their knowledge and leave comments. Occasionally I will link to a book or something else through Amazon, where I am an affiliate. It means I might earn a small amount for sending a customer to the page, so I need to include a disclaimer page.
Finding Shells Before the Blog Began
Way back when … In 2001 we had a pontoon boat and took a ride on the Indian River. My youngest son found this big lighting whelk. I had no idea what this shell was back then. The opening is on the left side – that is how I now know what it is, and it’s a big one!
I began writing this blog many years ago, so please forgive me for those old posts, which I am working to update. Your thoughts, advice, and personal stories are welcome so please use the comment section to chime in, or simply say hello.
