07/19/2026
Road Trip Summer 2026 — Part 2
The second and final part of my summer road trip takes me to historic St. Augustine, Florida.
I visited several local art destinations while staying in St. Augustine. At Cutter & Cutter Fine Art, the featured exhibitions included The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection and Jeong & Choon Yun: Exultation. The gallery now occupies the former Brilliance in Color Fine Art Gallery location, and its original sign remains outside as part of the historic character of the building.
My next stop was La Casa Studios, where I experienced Two Worlds, an exhibition featuring the work of oceanic photographer Kevin Dodge (). I also visited 162 St. George Street, home to Heritage Walk and 24 unique shops, including Anchored Studio Gallery in Suite 28.
Photography was not permitted inside these galleries, but I was able to experience the artwork in person while the exterior visits and the rest of our journey were captured for this video.
The St. Augustine portion also features a telephoto view of a United States Coast Guard cutter from St. Augustine Beach, a sailboat on the Matanzas River with a dolphin’s dorsal fin breaking the surface, the Bridge of Lions raised for passing boats, and several views of Castillo de San Marcos.
While I experienced all of these sights in real time, my dad, Jason Trites, captured the photographs and road footage so we could preserve and share the memories from our trip.
Anyone visiting St. Augustine or traveling through northeast Florida should consider making time to explore the city’s art galleries, historic streets, waterfront scenery, and Castillo de San Marcos.
This concludes my two-part Road Trip Summer 2026 video series. Thank you for joining me on the journey and experiencing some of the art, history, nature, and creative inspiration I discovered along the way.
Photography and road footage by Jason Trites
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