Category Archives: Trails

James P. Morgan Memorial Park and Botanical Garden

One of Pensacola Beach’s hidden gems is in plain sight after you cross the toll bridge! While the Botanical Garden may be small, you do completely forget for a that you’re even on the beach. It’s green landscape covers a small area and brings peace to what seems to be an overgrowing commercial section of […]

Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve and Nature Trail

With multiple entrances and partially on a wooden boardwalk, this trail has an eclectic mix of nature and scenery. I tend to come out here just for the sake of walking. Last time I checked the trail is still not fully completed, but there has been progress to make the trail connect to the Tarkiln […]

Shoreline Wetlands Trail Boardwalk

Very excited about a new boardwalk that just opened up in Gulf Breeze! This amazing elevated boardwalk gives you access to see so much wildlife. It was a calm and therapeutic walk from the tree covered parking to the water on the sound side. Advertise with us! Send an e-mail via pcolavibes@gmail.com for any inquires.

Big Lagoon in Perdido

A quick drive south from Tarkiln Bayou and you’ll find yourself at Big Lagoon State Park. I’ve seen a few gators here along with the typical Blue Heron and Osprey! There’s an awesome trail along with an observation tower overlooking Johnsons Beach and the Gulf. The observation tower is a prime spot to watch the […]

Marcus Bayou Wetland

Marcus Bayou Wetland

If you’re not too fond of walking on the grass/dirt/mud/ then this is the trail for you! An elevated boardwalk covers the entire span of this gorgeous trail! On my walk I’ve seen deer in the distance and on separate occasions I’ve seen snapping turtles just by looking right below the boardwalk! It’s definitely not […]

Park East Artificial Reef

This weekend the water clarity was off the charts! Which was the best time to explore the depths of our artificial reef. A short peaceful drive through the dunes and you’ll find yourself at “Park East.” Once you’re on the beach you can start swimming out to the reef. There’s two directional signs that you […]