Aside from the Florida keys, which has state parks nearly impossible to camp in without reserving months in advance (and they’re also a long way from everything), my favorite state park in Florida is, without a doubt, St. Andrews State Park close to Panama City Beach. For starters, it’s easily accessible from almost anywhere inContinue reading “St. Andrews – My Favorite State Park camping in Florida”
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Low tide at St. Teresa Beach, Florida
The low tide at St. Teresa Beach this week has been super low. The water is more clear than usual. Lots of water birds swimming around, dolphin sightings and an eagle flying overhead. Winters at this beach are a lot different than summers. -Out of the Wilderness
An Alligator Attacks in Florida
There’s a story out there on various sites about a Florida teen who was bitten by an alligator. Frightening stuff, for sure! As a Florida native, the fear and respect for those fascinating creatures is ingrained from a very early age. There’s a funny Instagram video where a guy is told how to accurately detectContinue reading “An Alligator Attacks in Florida”
Camping in Big Lagoon State Park, near Pensacola, Florida
Camping in Big Lagoon State Park has been mostly a treat! It’s my first camping trip since visiting Fort Clinch State Park over by Jacksonville, Florida. Want to know how that trip went!? Well, I won’t spoil it by telling you it didn’t live up to my expectations– oh wait, I just spoiled it– well,Continue reading “Camping in Big Lagoon State Park, near Pensacola, Florida”
Paddleboarding in the Ocean
I don’t know if I’m crazy or psycho. The truth is, there’s always a secret third option— nuts. That’s me and it definitely applies in this particular instance… paddleboarding. I prefer it over kayaking, although when I camp, I bring a kayak. During a recent family vacation, I asked my dad if I could returnContinue reading “Paddleboarding in the Ocean”
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