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.
Author: Bob Rountree
5 scenic rides near Daytona Beach
Here’s a roundup of scenic rides near Daytona around Biketoberfest, October 16-19.
Mount Dora Bicycle Festival: Oct. 11-12, 2025
The Mount Dora Bicycle Festival attracts thousands for competitive rides over hill and dale. This is your guide to the festival with schedules, a list of nearby campgrounds and links to hotel and vacation home reservations.
2025 Oktoberfests in Florida
Your guide to Oktoberfest celebrations across Florida, including hurricane cancellations.
Goodrich Seafood & historic national park site make Oak Hill worth discovering
Driving U.S. 1 north of Titusville, you would never know Oak Hill even existed. But this gateway to the Mosquito Lagoon is worth finding. There’s fascinating history, a great fishing pier and the sort of atmospheric, out-of-the-way waterfront seafood shack that we love to discover.
Florida’s oldest seafood festival kicks off season Oct. 31-Nov. 1
The Florida Seafood Festival celebrates Apalachicola’s vibrant fishing industry. Held at the mouth of the Apalachicola River under the shady oaks of Battery Park, this festival features fresh seafood, arts and crafts exhibits & live music.
Surf fishing is a fun family outing — or a quiet escape
There’s no better time for surf fishing than late summer and fall, when the mullet run down the coast. Here’s the gear you need and how to fish from shore.
2026 Florida RV Shows and Buyers Guide
RV Shows in Florida are an opportunity to view various classes and models of recreational vehicles offered by multiple dealers. Learn about RVs and find upcoming RV shows in Florida.
Florida lobster season ends March 31, reopens August 6
The sport mini-season is over and the regular season has begun. We offer hot tips on catching, cooking and eating Florida lobster — and leave some tips of your own in comments!
17 RV parks and campgrounds you might like in the Florida Keys
RV sites in the Florida Keys are always in high demand, and camping rates are sky high. Still, there are few pleasures more suited to my tropical lifestyle than camping in the Florida Keys.