Plan your holiday season with a hearty Ho Ho Ho and Florida Rambler’s comprehensive Boat Parades calendar. We have the dates and links to unique boat parades throughout the state.
Author: Bob Rountree
A Thanksgiving story: Florida has its own wild turkey subspecies
Florida is home to its own unique turkey subspecies — found nowhere else in the world.
Camping at Myakka River State Park brings out the nature in you
Myakka River State Park is one of Florida’s oldest and largest state parks with three main campgrounds, backcountry campsites, endless hiking and biking trails, kayaking and canoeing, and, oh, the wildlife.
Yankeetown Seafood Festival: Nov. 22-23, 2025
The weather is perfect for getting outdoors, and there’s no better way to enjoy Florida in the Fall than a good, old-fashioned seafood festival. Free parking; Free admission. Camping, fishing, kayaking nearby.
Daytona Beach Planner: Campground options for events at the Speedway
With Biketoberfest in mid-October and a full racing season ahead, now’s a good time to check out our complete guide to campgrounds near Daytona Beach International Speedway. (Article includes Speedway Event Schedule.)
Sugar Express: Sweet ride aboard a steam train
Tickets are on sale for rides beginning next week aboard the Sugar Express, a historic steam train sponsored by U.S. Sugar Company.
Camping Guide to Ocala National Forest
The weather is getting better, and campgrounds in Ocala National Forest remain open during the government shutdown. Our camping guide takes you to places you never knew.
Fall camping brings cooler temps and a morsel of color
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.
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.