On one of our first visits to the beach upon arriving to Florida in Dec 2017 we noticed crowds of people looking into the sky. Even though where we were on Jensen Beach was about 100 miles from the rocket launch site near Cape Canaveral on the Space Coast, we could see a con-trail from […]
Tampa Florida RV SuperShow 2018
Date Range: Jan 15 – Jan 21, 2018 The Florida RV Super Show is probably on nearly every RVer’s bucket list. It’s almost a right of passage. Over 70,000 people attended the 2017 Super Show alone! When we first heard of it a few years ago when we were getting into RVing, there was no […]
Unexpected RV Visit to the Air Force Armament Museum
We happened upon the Air Force Armament Museum as we are RVing way from Destin, Florida into Alabama. To our delight, admission was free! As we headed out of Destin (by way around through Okaloosa Island to avoid the toll across the Choctawhatchee Bay on 293), we suddenly saw lots of large, old, military […]
The Emerald Coast
Travel Stage: After the Forgotten Coast, just before leaving Florida and heading into Alabama.Date: March 4 – 5, 2016Summary: Overnight at the Cracker Barrel in Destin, just blocks from the beach! From here we also visit Santa Rosa Island. Destin was quite a drive from the Forgotten Coast, especially since we had to go through […]
Why We Will Remember The Forgotten Coast
We spend a few nights along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. We spend some time in the middle of a vast state forest, as well as a few nights at the fanciest ocean-side RV Resort we’ve ever been to! Florida’s Forgotten Coast The Beaches The beaches along the Forgotten Coast were perfect white sandy beaches. Absolutely beautiful. […]
The Underground Rivers of Poe Springs and O’Leno State Park Florida
High Springs is a little town about 35 minutes north of Gainesville, FL and is home to two unique places, Poe Springs state park and O’leno State Park that showcase a unique feature of Florida’s underbelly! Poe Springs Poe Springs is a county park located in High Springs ,FL, is one of the smaller springs. […]
The Amazing Waters of Rainbow Springs
We made a day stop at Rainbow Springs State Park after leaving Crystal River. We had intended to stop for only an hour or two, but what we found there made us stay the better part of the day! The Amazing Waters of Rainbow Springs Rainbow Springs State Park in Florida was amazing! And […]
How to Go Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River, Florida
We check one more thing off our bucket list during our stay at Crystal River! Ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to swim with dolphins. While not quite as sleek and agile, swimming with manatees is probably the next best thing! How to Go Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River, Florida We had heard […]
RVing to the Best Beaches in Florida
Okay, it’s time to talk a bit about the part of Florida everyone knows and loves: the BEACHES! RVing is a great way to explore Florida’s beaches and find your favorite. RVing to the Best Beaches in Florida Siesta Beach – Sarasota, Florida Voted the #1 Beach in the Country (let alone Florida), we visited […]
Campground Review: Peace River RV Park – Thousand Trails
When Florida has very wet winters, there can be considerable flooding in many areas. Peace River runs 106 miles from Lakeland, FL all the way down to Punta Gorda on the Gulf Coast. Part of that windy path goes right alongside Peace River RV Park in Wauchula. The Peace River majorly flooded a few weeks before […]