Tickets are on sale for rides beginning next week aboard the Sugar Express, a historic steam train sponsored by U.S. Sugar Company.
Author: Bob Rountree
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.
Mount Dora Bicycle Festival: Oct. 10-11, 2026
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.
‘Florida Seafood Festival’ is the state’s oldest, November 6-7 in Apalachicola
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.
2026-27 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.
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.
Wind-swept Huguenot Park: Pristine beach with camping on a Jacksonville sandbar
This sandy campground near Jacksonville is a beach lover’s dream.
Florida State Parks photo contest: Grand Prize winners ‘Capture the Real Florida’
This year’s Grand Prize winners of Florida State Parks annual photo contest captured some amazing moments in our state parks.
Discover the beaches of Venice, ‘shark tooth capitol of the world’
There are 14 miles of fabulous beaches in Venice, including Sarasota County’s only dog beach. The big attraction is ancient shark’s teeth that continuously wash ashore to the delight of beachgoers.
8 hot tips for summer tent camping in Florida
Florida’s sub-tropical climate is glorious much of the year, but tent camping in summer is a challenge due to smothering humidity.
Chill spring anchors this shady park with swimming, campground, kayaking near Tampa Bay
Tucked into a corner of Hillsborough County is a small 160-acre preserve with a fabulous swimming hole and shady campground along the Alafia River.
O’Leno State Park: Vanishing river, scenic trails & spacious, wooded campground
One of Florida’s original state parks, O’Leno State Park is a wonderland of forest trails and mysterious lakes. The densely wooded campground erases all reminders of civilization, a serene haven not far from busy Interstate 75.