The Naples Stone Crab Festival marks the opening of stone crab season in Florida’s prime stone-crab harvest region.
Author: Bob Rountree
Paradise found at 9 state parks with camping in South Florida and the Keys
From coral reefs to Everglades habitats, state parks with camping in South Florida and the Florida Keys may be few but they are distinguished. (3rd in a series)
15 North Florida State Parks with cool campgrounds
Diverse eco-systems are the hallmark of North Florida state parks with camping, from beaches to cool springs and deep woods hideaways.
11 enchanting Central Florida state parks with camping, cabins and ‘glamping’
Central Florida is home to a diverse selection of Florida state parks with Glamping, Cabins, RV and tent camping, Many are convenient to Disney World and Universal Studios. Check it out! @FLStateParks @FLStateParksFdn
5 scenic rides near Daytona Beach
A roundup of scenic rides near Daytona leading up to next week’s Biketoberfest (October 16-19).
Long Point Park is a delightful island campground near Sebastian Inlet
One of my favorites, Long Point is a spacious county park with an abundance of waterfront sites on an island in the Indian River Lagoon.
Fall camping brings cooler temps and a morsel of color
As cold fronts ease into the Sunshine State during October, conditions become more favorable for fall camping. You might even get a whiff of autumn color.
Oktoberfest! Calendar of events across Florida
Prost! German-American clubs are rolling out barrels of beer from the Panhandle to Tampa Bay, Orlando and South Florida.
Popular campgrounds for stargazing
International Dark Skies Week is April 2-8, 2024, but you can gaze at the stars around any New Moon. We recommend these 12 campgrounds for the best experience. #DarkSkyWeek #DiscoverTheNight
Camping with the Corps: Waterfront sites at locks along the Okeechobee Waterway
Campers get a front-row seat to the passage of yachts, sailboats and trawlers crossing Florida through locks at three Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds.
30 awesome county parks with affordable camping
Florida is blessed with amazing public parks with campgrounds. While our award-winning state parks get most of the attention, dozens of county-operated parks slip under the radar. County parks are often more available, accessible and near fun things to do. […]
Demand is high for RV campsites near Key West. We can help.
Breathtaking scenery, pleasant weather and a laid-back vibe greet visitors to the southernmost point, but Key West RV camping is not easy, nor is it cheap. We’ll help you sort through the options.