A child psychology graduate of CU Boulder, Eloah Rocha has served as a counselor with the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital since 2004. In addition to leading the youth activity center for patient's siblings, Eloah Rocha spends her free time traveling to Florida destinations such as Big Talbot Island. A natural preserve in northeastern Florida, Talbot Islands State Park includes seven islands with unique opportunities for nature and wildlife observation. Numerous pavilions allow visitors to stop for a picnic overlooking the water, while beachfront paved trails provide the perfect venue for biking or roller skating. Visitors to Big Talbot Island can also view the island from the vantage point of a kayak, exploring salt marshes and tide pools on either a guided tour or with a self-guided rental kayak. Blackrock Beach is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise, to observe the black rocks at low tide, or to bird watch for song birds and bald eagles. The island’s attractions also include Boneyard Beach, home to the skeletons of live oak and cedar trees that previously grew near the shore.

1. BIG TALBOT ISLAND – GETAWAY FOR NATURE LOVERS
Eloah Rocha

2. INTRODUCTION
A child psychology graduate of CU Boulder, Eloah Rocha has served as a counselor with the Los
Angeles Children’s Hospital since 2004. In addition to leading the youth activity center for
patient's siblings, Eloah Rocha spends her free time traveling to Florida destinations such as Big
Talbot Island.

3. A natural preserve in northeastern Florida, Talbot Islands State Park includes seven islands
with unique opportunities for nature and wildlife observation. Numerous pavilions allow
visitors to stop for a picnic overlooking the water, while beachfront paved trails provide the
perfect venue for biking or roller skating. Visitors to Big Talbot Island can also view the island
from the vantage point of a kayak, exploring salt marshes and tide pools on either a guided
tour or with a self-guided rental kayak.

4. Blackrock Beach is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise, to observe the black rocks at low
tide, or to bird watch for song birds and bald eagles. The island’s attractions also include
Boneyard Beach, home to the skeletons of live oak and cedar trees that previously grew
near the shore.