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Wendy L. Bender, 53, of Manheim, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Edward Hahn, Jr. and Vicki (Krause) Coleman. Wendy was the beloved wife of Robert W. Bender, and they would have celebrated 33 years of marriage this coming November. She was a loving mother to their daughter, Phoebe Plaisted, wife of Derek Plaisted.
Wendy loved spending time at the beach, but her soul was intertwined with the forests and mountains. Hiking, foraging or quietly contemplating the wonders of nature, she absorbed the spirit of the woodlands. Wendy s expansive library was filled with naturalistic books, and she loved to share her knowledge with others. Her faith in God was interlaced with the spirit of Mother Nature.
Sure it’s been a rough year, but Florida Rambler’s library of socially distant outdoor getaways was a refuge for many, resulting in more readers than any year in our 10-year history.
Readers viewed more than 2.4 million pages on FloridaRambler.com during the past year. They found stories about camping, kayaking, hiking, bicycling, parks and forests, and outdoor things to do across our fair state.
Of the 500+ informative outdoor recreation articles on FloridaRambler.com, these were our most popular articles in 2020.
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Our guide to cabin rentals in Florida’s award-winning state parks nailed the top spot for most popular articles. Bonnie Gross, our co-founder, has made it her mission to stay in state park cabins, enjoying their access to hiking, kayaking, wildlife and the seclusion they provide.