Author Archives: Alice DeForest

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About Alice DeForest

Sending a smile to brighten your day. Since retiring from a successful real estate career, I am out and about exploring. I live on the SE Coast of the United States, and love the marshes, swamps and beaches of Georgia and South Carolina. Historical sites are also some of my favorite places, and I love sharing them with all of you. I'll do my best not to keep things interesting and bring you along on all my travels.

Results of Georgia’s Wild Turkey Summer Poult Survey —

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Every summer since 1978, Wildlife Resource Division staff, Law Enforcement Officers, and, most recently, members of the public have dutifully recorded every turkey they see while driving all over the state during their regular DNR duties. This survey is done … Continue reading →

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Extended Holiday Hours at Disney World — Our Magical Disney Moments

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Disney World updated its online park calendar with longer operating hours through Saturday, December 26, 2020.  (Note that these holiday operating hours are significantly shorter than what we’re used to from previous years.) On November 6, 2020, the ‘Holiday Magic’ … Continue reading →

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Chickasawhatchee – A Beautifully Wild Place —

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Alice DeForest

By James Malphrus, writer of JCM Adventure Journals. Featured image: Alligators’ fork. Photo credit: James Malphrus. This post features three excerpts from adventures on Chickasawhatchee WMA. It was a Wednesday and we wanted to ease the stress of the work week … Continue reading →

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Georgia Fishing Report: October 2, 2020 —

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Happy Fall Y’all! It’s nice to have a few consistent cool-weather-feel mornings – makes me excited to start planning some fun fall family fishing trips. News to Know: I like the Night Life: Now equipped with lighting on piers and … Continue reading →

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Break Time-Eleven Men On A Beam — The59Club

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Alice DeForest

JW Marriott=Plant Riverside-Savannah Georgia Looks like a bakery box, what do you all think? Sculpture Saturday Break Time-Eleven Men On A Beam — The59Club

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Georgia Fishing Report: September 25, 2020 — Georgia Wildlife Blog

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Tomorrow is National Hunting and Fishing Day, and while this year looks a little different, we can still safely get outside and enjoy everything that this great state has to offer!  News to Know: FREE FISHING DAY: Sept. 26, 2020 … Continue reading →

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2020 Bear Season Outlook — Georgia Wildlife Blog

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Although opening day is now behind us for 2020, Georgia bowhunters still have plenty of opportunities ahead to go to the woods and make memories. Aside from just making memories, many bear hunters thoroughly enjoy the products of a successful … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Halloween at Disney World this Year — Our Magical Disney Moments

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Alice DeForest

**** I think we all got used to Disney World decorating for Fall when it was still summer, weeks before Labor Day. As they kept backing up the first night of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party earlier and earlier into … Continue reading →

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Georgia Fishing Report: September 11, 2020 — Georgia Wildlife Blog

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Since 2001, there is a somberness to this day that is difficult to get past. As we move through today and this weekend, don’t take anything for granted, cherish the time you have and celebrate the opportunities you are given.  … Continue reading →

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Disney World Cancels 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party — Our Magical Disney Moments

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Alice DeForest

***** Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom has been canceled for 2020. A Twinkle of Holiday Magic: Instead of the featured evening holiday parade, there will be shorter and more frequent “Character Cavalcades” throughout the day and … Continue reading →

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