Welcome to
Florida Man on The Run
Just A Regular Guy Discovering America,
One Trip At A Time
Hey! I’m Zack!
I’m a traveler, photographer, writer, and all-around lover of adventure, from Jacksonville and currently based in Chattanooga. I truly enjoy sharing my trips with everyone, so feel free to come along on the journey and don’t be afraid to ask questions! Check out my social media for constant updates and even more content!
Discover Destinations
Follow along with where I’ve been and start planning your next trip with one of my handy guides or recaps!
trip tips
Discover tips to maximize your enjoyment of every trip you take, from week long road trips, to quick weekend jaunts!
national park guides
I love National parks! I’ve visited over half of them and planned trips to all of them! Check out my Top Ten lists and guides to my favorite parks!
Photography Enthusiast
I’m never on a trip without access to a camera, be it my trusty Canon or handy Pixel Pro. If you’re looking for some new art, then check out my photos!
Check Out My Latest Posts!
Through Big Sur: Driving from LA to Monterey
No drive along the Pacific Coast Highway is possible without driving through the natural and rugged beauty of Big Sur.
36 Hours in Los Angeles: A Guide to the City of Angels
While one can start a Pacific Coast Highway journey further south, the City of Los Angeles is where I put wheels to the road. It is the cheapest to fly into and enough for one to spend a whole week. I had almost exactly 36 hours in Los Angeles and needed to make the most of it. Before flying out I had a solid idea of what I wanted to see. My itinerary was the Getty Center and Villa, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Beach and Pier, and Downtown LA.
Pacific Coast Adventure Planning
The impetus for my coming grand Pacific Coast adventure was the failure of another smaller adventure to ever happen. Hurricane Irma dancing its way up the state put an end to that trip before it began. That failure left me sorely disappointed, especially with the circumstances being out of my control. I could have easily planned the trip a second time, timed for better weather, but I decided that it was a chance to “Go big, or go home” so to speak. And with that, the Pacific Coast Highway became our destination. Planning out this trip has been full of…
Bitten by the Travel Bug
In March of 2017, I got bit by the travel bug. It had been lurking and stalking me for some time, inching closer with each small vacation I planned. My mom had been traveling around the world for a number of years and was in the midst of planning her own round the world journey. However, it was getting to plan the honeymoon for me and my soon-to-be wife that took my interest to the next level. I loved planning out our hikes, daytrips, and drives through the mountains surrounding Brevard and Asheville, NC. Finding cool breweries, restaurants and other…
want To Work With Me?
I’m always looking for ways to collaborate with brands and tourism boards to promote destinations across the United States and connect them with everyday travelers like me!
If you’re interested in partnering up to tell a story or show off your location, reach out via the contact button below!