A Forgotten Industry That Shaped the Pine Forests Walk through the pine forests of Taylor County today and you’ll see endless stands of second- and third-growth timber. But more than a century ago, those same woods echoed with the sound of axes, … [Read more...] about The Naval Stores Era in Taylor County, Florida
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The Forgotten Turpentine Camps of Taylor County, Florida
“If you drive a few miles south of Perry, you might pass over woods that once echoed with the hiss of still fires and the hum of a once-booming industry.” The Rise of Taylor County’s Turpentine Boom In the early 20th century, Taylor County … [Read more...] about The Forgotten Turpentine Camps of Taylor County, Florida
A Surprise Visitor: The Killdeer in Perry
This morning brought an unexpected delight at the pond here in Perry—a Killdeer, wading gracefully near the water’s edge. Though familiar to many birdwatchers across North America, seeing one in Perry is always a special treat, especially for those … [Read more...] about A Surprise Visitor: The Killdeer in Perry
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Halloween in Perry
Step into almost any store in Perry right now, and you’ll feel it—Halloween is in the air. Shelves are filling with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, smiling skeletons, and enough bags of candy to keep every trick-or-treater in town happy. The first whispers … [Read more...] about It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Halloween in Perry
