County park campgrounds are increasingly on our radar as campers get shut out of crowded state parks or face skyrocketing rates at private campgrounds.
Author: Bob Rountree
Florida Seafood Festivals Calendar
Nothing says Florida like a seafood festival, and we’ve got them all! Another great month ahead for Seafood Festivals throughout the state.
Hardee Lakes Park: Reclaimed mine makes exceptional campground, scenic park
A reclaimed phosphate mine has been restored to a beautiful park in Hardee County, offering exceptional camping, boating and a dozen trails perfect for hiking, off-road bicycles and e-bikes.
2026 Florida Spring Training Guide
Baseball spring training tickets are a great idea for a last minute gift! Our Spring Training Guide points you to tickets and team schedules, as well as things to do and see nearby so you can build an itinerary.
Colt Creek State Park: Haven for trail walkers, off-road cyclists and wildlife. Great camping, too!
Colt Creek State Park is a former cattle ranch tucked into a corner of the massive Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve near Lakeland with camping, hiking, fishing, bicycle trails and an equestrian campground.
2026 Pirate Festivals, Stories and Treasure
Pirates sail into Tampa Bay this month to kick off the first Pirate Festival of 2026.
Top 6 family-friendly campgrounds in South Florida
The best campgrounds in South Florida for family adventures can be found in these six public parks.
Spring Break 2026
This week and next week will see the biggest crowds at Florida’s major Spring Break destinations.
2026 Boat Shows in Florida
Boat shows in Port Charlotte, St. Pete, Daytona, Stuart, Naples and Jacksonville are all on tap in January. Even more shows set for February, March and April.
2027 Florida Strawberry Festival set for March 4-14
The big draw to the state’s most popular festival is a stellar entertainment lineup on the Wish Farms Stage.