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St. Augustine: Castillo de San Marcos makes history fascinating

The don’t-miss experience when visiting St. Augustine is touring the Castillo de San Marcos — the historic Spanish fort.

A turret at Fort Matanzas near St. Augustine

Historic, Northeast Florida

Fort Matanzas: St. Augustine’s charming free fort reopens after storm

by Bonnie Gross

St. Augustine’s Fort Matanzas is a small stone fort on a pristine island. You take a short ferry ride for a ranger-led tour. The fort was closed for eight months after Hurricane Irma and recently reopened.

Birding, Camping, Florida Keys, Historic

Camping at the Dry Tortugas National Park: So worth the trouble

by Bonnie Gross

In honor of the 100th birthday of US national parks, here’s a park that deserves to be on your must-see list. We loved camping at Dry Tortugas National Park off the Florida Keys. It takes some time, money and effort, but, wow, does it pay off.

Camping, Historic, Northeast Florida, Parks & Forests

Fort Clinch: Worth a drive to explore Amelia Island park with all sorts of fun

by Bonnie Gross

This state park is so worth a drive to explore. It would take days to experience it all – a beautiful beach, an extra-long fishing pier, a well-preserved Civil War fort, hiking, wildlife, great camping.