This statue sits on the edge of a park in Madison, Florida on the corner of Range Avenue and Base…read moreStreet. President Franklin D. Roosevelt stated the four freedoms in his message to Congress on January 6, 1941. The four freedoms were the freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, the freedom from want and the freedom from fear everywhere in the world. This memorial, which was designed by Walter Russell, symbolizes these aspirations of freedom and the statue also pays tribute to Captain Colin P. Kelly, a hero of World War II. I am a huge fan of roadside statues and historical markers. We need to remember the footsteps of our past, which led us to here.

Well, dang. I knew this bridge had been closed to traffic for a very long time but when I pulled up…read moreafter a long detour into the sticks it was news to me that it's now closed off to pedestrians as well. I could have used a heads up on this one as getting on the bridge as advertised was my whole reason for coming out this way. I had a whole backpack of spray paint leftover from Krog Street Tunnel in Atlanta. And all the pictures I had seen of people traipsing over this colorful bridge with impunity only made it worse. I got the best pictures I could from behind the fencing and they were disappointing. Fortunately there's a bit of graffiti under the bridge as well and it's not all mindless toy scribbling like much of what's on the forbidden bridge is. And there's some oddball abandoned house right there that's all tagged up and a weird disused basketball hoop. And some nature trails. Think those should technically be in a review for the adjacent park though but I've got too many reviews on my queue so I doubt I'll get to it. I walked as far as the next bridge over the river, an off limits train property bridge but the trails might go a lot farther. Not really sure.

We encounter a closed bridge also covered in graffiti paint. Very dry river with a very intense…read moresmell.

Why 4 stars? They had Monster Energy on hand, the vending machines are managed by a truly…read morehardworking blind employee (seriously, that's impressive), and if I had to imagine where I'd bunker down during a hurricane--well, this newly revamped rest area on I-10 westbound in Florida might just pop into my head. (Kidding! Please don't actually do that.) I pulled off for a quick break and was pleasantly surprised by how clean and modern everything looked. The bathrooms were tidy, the snack selection was solid, and grabbing that Monster was almost too easy. The fact that the vending machines are run by someone who's blind really stood out to me. It's not something you see every day, and it honestly put a smile on my face to see them running such a smooth operation. In the grand scheme of things, it's still a rest area, not a five-star resort. But it offered exactly what I needed at that moment--clean facilities, a decent energy boost, and a sense that someone actually cared about keeping the place welcoming. If you're rolling along I-10 and need to stop, this one's definitely worth a few minutes of your time.

FDOT operates two rest areas here and since I know Yelp will merge them, I won't bother adding the…read moreeast bound as that's the one I patronized today. On I-10, west of I-75 by a bit, this was a great stop. They do have a sign that indicates "three hour parking" so you can't overnight here. There is the "picnic area loop" around the back where you can find a nice shady spot for a nap and be away from the traffic noises. Plenty of space! The restrooms are clean and there is an attendant here so I was not at all concerned about security. Just remember to slow down as you're entering the parking area. [Review 939 of 2024 - 1818 in Florida - 21968 overall]

Visited the Old Hamilton County Jail as part of Paranormal Kicks Cancer, an orginisation that…read moreraises funds for kids who have cancer. They are currently renovating the Jail, so there are spots that are works in progress, but the location is a historical land mark. It is a reportedly (ok, It IS) a HAUNTED location! We were actually able to do an over night, which gave us the ability to actually investigate the location thoroughly. I personally had the experience of the "presence" of a guard walking toward me while I was in their walk way at the Solitary Confinement area. We experienced phantom voices, voices on the ovulous, and shapes appearing and interacting on the FLIR camera. Overall it was a really fun investigation. I look forward to future events.

VERY HAUNTED BUILDING! 3 start rating is because the building needs to be cleaned and remodeled due…read moreto mold and possible lead paint or other things. But we had an awesome time with the investigation. The building needs someone to come in and give it some TLC for sure and add cameras inside and out! Fix the bathroom!!!!

Such a fun monument to see when entering and exiting Florida! We noticed other neighboring states…read moredidn't have a fun monument when you entered or exited the state.

I saw a pic of the monument that was taken on 9/14/2024. It's so dirty, Fl should be embarrassed…read more Best part? It's illegal to stop there, so volunteers can't even go clean it. Bad Dog, guys, bad dog...

In the downtown section of Valdosta, Georgia they buried a time capsule back on July 8, 1976. It is…read moreto be opened on July 4, 2026. How much the world has changed in this forty years. I was walking around the downtown area and came across this. It makes me almost want to come here on July 4, 2026. Regardless, I am glad that I am here now.

This old steam engine was such a cool sight! There's just something about these vintage trains that…read moretakes you back in time. The detail on the engine is awesome, and it's well preserved under the covered structure. Great little stop if you're into history, trains, or just want a neat photo op. Kids and adults alike will enjoy checking this out!

The Luraville Locomotive is a rare example of the early American wood-burning "Iron Horses," which…read morehelped carve the United States out of the wilderness in the pre-Civil War era. The Eight-wheeled, 10-ton engine was built sometime between 1850 and 1855, making it one of the oldest surviving steam engines in the United States.

Love this sculpture! I circle the roundabout at sunset just to see sunlight reflecting through the…read moreglass. Looks cool after sunset, too, though I would love to see some LED's.

The Big Oak was a nice place to stop. We took a photo with the tree, and the instructions were easy…read moreto follow. We stopped by on a Sunday, and there was no one around. Very easy to find and worth the stop! I was a little worried because Google Maps told us the tree closed at 5 PM, but that was not the case lol

This is a must see if in the Thomasville, GA area! I've never seen live oak tree branches of this…read moresize. They estimate the start of the tree around 1685. In 1936, it was registered as the 49th member of the National Live Oak Society. There's a brochure on the back of the oak tree statistics plaque with information on the Big Oak Cam. You can call a number and it will take a pic of you in front of the tree. You can then go to their website and download the photo for free! Kinda cool! Would highly recommend! Such a cool historic landmark.