Crandon Park Beach is the Miami you see in ads and on postcards. It’s picture-perfect.
Author: Bob Rountree
Spruce Creek paddle: A diamond in the rough
Development is creeping up on Spruce Creek and Strickland Bay, but there’s still enough scenic shoreline left to enjoy an awesome day of kayaking.
Best Southwest Florida camping is in public parks, beaches and forests
The best Southwest Florida camping can be found in public parks, beaches and forests where the costs are low and experience is wild.
Grant Seafood Festival: March 7-8, 2026
The Grant Seafood Festival is put on by community volunteers and has been held every year since 1966 in this riverside enclave between Melbourne and Sebastian.
Bike Week camping, scenic rides & things to do
Bikers converge on Daytona Beach every March for Bike Week, but visitors often have a tough time finding a place to stay or camp and get lost in a sea of things-to-do.
Camping in Everglades National Park and Big Cypress Preserve
Winter is the best time for Everglades camping in both Everglades National Park and Big Cypress Preserve. Options run from recreational vehicles to tents in the back country and glamping.