Warning: This post contains a ridic amount of gorgeous pictures that will probably make those currently under 4 feet of snow extremely jealous.
Yesterday morning Matt and I woke up to absolutely gorgeous weather and no plans. We ran a few errands and then decided that the day was too beautiful to waste doing anything other than being outside. Since cross training was on the schedule and we had so much fun riding bikes last weekend, we decided to load up the bikes and head to the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge.
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We parked at the ranger station and rode 7 miles into the wind to the lighthouse:
I may be biased but I think our lighthouse is still the most beautiful 
We strolled through the beach trail for a little bit. It was low tide so we were able to go further than we normally are:
Honestly, the day was too pretty for my iPhone to capture
Friday night Matt’s iPhone 5 was delivered so we also played around with the panoramic pics:
I have to admit, the panorama pics are pretty fun 
After sufficiently goofing off enough, we hopped back on the bikes:
tree climbing is cross training, right?
The ride back to the car was much less of a struggle since the wind was at our back. Round trip is about 14 miles so it was a perfect casual Saturday morning ride. Normally we are able to see lots of wildlife but there were too many people taking advantage of the good weather so most of the animals stayed out of sight. All we were able to see were a few birds (no idea what they were), one mullet (the fish, not the hairstyle) and one alligator.
No animals but plenty of blue skies
What is your favorite way to take advantage of perfect weather?
pickyrunner
/ February 10, 2013I don’t even live in New England right now and I’m jealous of all that weather. But I agree- your lighthouse is much better
14 miles is a long hike!!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 11, 2013It was such a gorgeous day for biking! We’re really getting spoiled by this weather recently.
Nerri
/ February 10, 2013Beautiful pictures! 14 miles in it sounds pretty amazing
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 11, 2013It was the perfect distance and weather!
Amy @ Writing While Running
/ February 10, 2013Looks gorgeous
Are lighthouses going to be your go-to thing all the time, now? Cute!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 11, 2013Haha it wasn’t intentional but we are def fans of lighthouses now
Nicole (@KidlessKronicle)
/ February 10, 2013Perfect weather? A hike with the dogs. Sitting outside and reading with a glass of wine!
The Kidless Kronicles
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 11, 2013Sounds like a good way to spend the day!
allisonhayes91
/ February 10, 2013Yup, you’re right. This made me extremely jealous :p
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 11, 2013Sorry!! Ill be jealous of you during summer when it’s 100 degrees and storming everyday lol
sara@fitcupcaker
/ February 10, 2013I can’t wait til it gets warm so I can go in a bike ride!!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 11, 2013I am so happy we have started biking again. It’s such a great way to spend the afternoon.
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
/ February 10, 2013Love it! I Love being outside when it’s gorgeous out. Usually for a nice run, but let’s be honest. If it’s like 80 or above, I’m by the pool or at the beach. The other day it wasn’t warm enough to sunbathe, but it was still beautiful, so I sat on the beach in my little beach chair and watched the waves . So peaceful and so beautiful.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 11, 2013I love being on the beach when it’s cooler weather. So relaxing!
Amanda
/ February 10, 2013Ughhhh so jealous! I miss bike riding so much. When it’s nice out, I go for a run and usually read a book outside.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 11, 2013I love reading outside! We have a hammock that I rock in for hours
Emily
/ February 10, 2013Sitting around with family on our deck is truly my favourite when it’s nice out! Mmm with some good BBQ.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 11, 2013Sounds deliciously fun!
moderngirlnutrition
/ February 10, 2013What a great way to spend the day:) Looks like so much fun!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 11, 2013It was so great. I don’t know why we don’t bike more!