A pair of rivers on the move but even a novice paddler can negotiate the currents without difficulty We’re camping at Suwannee River State Park, nestled in quiet woods on a high bluff above the junction of the Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers. The small campground — just 30 sites — contributed to the serenity of this hardwood forest on our […]
Author: Bob Rountree
Blue Spring State Park: Swim, float and paddle away the summer heat
The park is beautiful, the swimming is fabulous and paddling opportunities are numerous. Escape the summer heat at Blue Spring State Park in southwestern Volusia County.
Florida Harvest Festivals: 2018-2019 Calendar
There are few things more authentic than Florida’s status as the nation’s winter vegetable garden. Celebrate our state’s many harvest seasons with this comprehensive harvest festival calendar.
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Take a summer break with lower RV rates in the playful Florida Keys
A complete list of RV campgrounds in the Florida Keys with amenities, reservations links and rates for 2018.
Camping with the Corps: Clean, orderly, nicely landscaped
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages more recreation areas than any other federal agency. Six are in Florida — and they are fabulous.
Gearing up!
Just in time for summer, we present our list of gear you need for the outdoors this season.
Cool summer camping near Tampa Bay
‘Roughing it’ takes on new meaning when camping during a Florida summer. Cooling off becomes a priority. Take the edge off with lots of water, lots of shade and smart thinking.
Hacks for booking a campsite in the Florida Keys
More than 900 campsites were wiped out when Hurricane Irma swept through the Florida Keys, and that has put pressure on those that remain, especially at state park campgrounds. We show ways to improve your odds.
Mount Dora Bicycle Festival 2018: Oct. 4-7
In a quaint Florida town known for its festivals, crafts fairs and antique shows, it hardly comes as a surprise there is a festival of bicycles, especially in Lake County, where the hilly terrain and nearby rail trails offer an exciting choice of venues for riding.
Watch your step: This beach was for Navy frogmen. Now it’s yours
Avalon State Park is a quiet little beach once alive with Navy “frogmen” who trained here for the D-Day invasion.
