hastings house publishers

Life is an adventure... With any good adventure, there are surprises along the way that make the journey sweeter!

Take your own grand adventure in this beautifully illustrated coffee table book as Nichole and her son Leif explore the five springs flowing into the Little Wekiva River in Central Florida. Experience the flora and fauna including freshwater rays, soft shell turtles, and alligators. See the bald eagles swoop down, plucking fish from shallow pools as the great blue heron, white ibis, and anhingas preen by water’s edge.

With their love of nature, writing, and art, Nichole and Leif uncover not just locations, but histories as they unearth treasures of the natural world. The adventure of writing Gull Lake Memories, inspired Nichole to bring her son along for another kayaking adventure. Through their Wekiva experience, Nichole and Leif have gained a greater appreciation for the wild beauty of Florida and hope to share it with you!

＂This charming book transported me on a journey down the Wekiva. It seamlessly transitioned from fascinating history lessons of the places, people, and name origins to feeling like I was in the author’s kayak, exploring the hidden sections of the river’s winding path.＂ -Jason Byrne, President of Longwood Historic Society and Editor of the Florida History Blog

＂Floridians can be jaded about the natural wonders around them and sometimes it takes an outsider’s perspective to remind them of the paradise that surrounds them in the Sunshine State. Nicki Bromme and her son Leif do just that, finding the magic in the waters of the Wekiva and digging deep to reveal the stories of the people who first called the shores of the river home. Little Wekiva Memories is a delightful read and it is sure to make you appreciate the state you’re in on a deeper, more thoughtful level.＂ -Rick Kilby, Author of Florida’s Healing Waters