There are few parks in Florida with as much to offer as Pinellas County’s Fort DeSoto Park. And no park in the state, not even Everglades National Park, attracts as many visitors.
Author: Bob Rountree
COVID spoils 2021 Seafood Festivals Calendar
The coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on events throughout Florida. Check here to see the status of your favorite seafood festival.
5 campgrounds in Florida’s Panhandle worth exploring
Campgrounds in Florida’s Panhandle offer a taste of the seasons without summer’s crush of visitors from Southern states. Don’t expect beach weather, but it’s easier to book a campsite.
Phipps Park Campground in Stuart ideally suited for family outings
Phipps Park Campground is a great escape for family camping near Stuart. Rent a tent or bring your own, and the RV sites are waterfront.
Best little campground: MacDonald Park in Sebastian
Donald MacDonald Park is one of those cozy little campgrounds you want to keep to yourself. Lush vegetation and access to a natural river with abundant wildlife.
14 awesome holiday gift ideas from Florida Rambler
Every year, we pull together our list of holiday gift ideas for outdoors recreation, and this year’s list covers five categories: kayaking, camping, hiking, snorkeling and loungin’ Key West style.
Calendar of Florida’s 48 Holiday Boat Parades
This year’s Holiday Boat Parade Calendar reflects a mixed bag of cancellations, but most parades around Florida are still on track.
Backcountry camping permits for Ten Thousand Islands, Cape Sable now available online in advance
Backcountry camping permits can now be reserved online. Meantime, Veterans and Gold Star Families no longer have to pay entrance fees to national parks.
2021 Florida Spring Training, places to stay, things to do
So soon? The 2021 spring schedule has been released, and we’ve got it all right here. Plan ahead, pick your games, and we’ll help you find other things to do.
Anastasia State Park seduces with a stunning beach, cozy campground
Anastasia State Park is a stone’s throw from historic St. Augustine and offers 139 cozy campsites on a four-mile-long pristine beach that shimmers in the Florida sun.
