Tent camping in the Keys took a big hit when Hurricane Irma destroyed two state park campgrounds, but there are still a few places where you can drive a tent stake in the ground.
Author: Bob Rountree
Wrap up ‘the season’ with these popular spring seafood festivals
Enjoy your last big seafood fling with festivals in Fernandina Beach, Pompano, Palatka and a few more. But just a few!
2019 Florida Beer Festival and Oktoberfest Calendar
Beer is not just for Oktoberfest anymore! A guide to Florida’s year-around craft beer festivals. Includes statewide 2019 Oktoberfest dates. (Updated and revised.)
Some state parks still recovering from hurricanes
Severe damage from hurricanes in 2017 (Irma) and 2018 (Michael) are still impacting a handful of Florida state parks. Early predictions point to a lower threat this year, but it only takes one.
Shooting for the stars at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve
Amateur astronomers love this place in the heart of Florida’s cow country. With 54,000 acres of wide-open prairie 25 miles from the nearest town, light pollution does not exist, making the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve one of a few destinations in Florida for stargazing under a pure night sky. The campground set aside for astronomers is known as “the red light district.”
Fabulous road food along the Overseas Highway
You won’t go hungry on your road trip through the Florida Keys. There are dozens of roadside eateries serving fresh local fish and homemade Keys favorites. We pick a few of the best.
