Recently my son and I had the privilege of experiencing all the nature-y goodness that is Okefenokee Swamp Park. I don’t think I’ve ever learned and heard so many facts about reptiles in my life. In fact, the highlight...
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is located in Keystone Heights, Florida, and provides 2,400 acres of rolling sandhills for visitors to enjoy. This beautiful state park was originally created in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps,...
Calling all animal lovers! Are you wild about all the native Florida animals we have around us? I’ve rounded up some of the best family-friendly places to check out for furry, possibly scary, wet, and adorable animals in our...
We are some lucky ducks here in Florida! We have endless sunshine, beaches, and many theme parks. Did you know there are also over 700 natural Florida springs with crystal clear waters and native wildlife to see?! After some...
Walt Disney World in Orlando is a super magical place to visit. But did you know there is a lot of fun to be had outside the parks? You could easily spend several days just hanging out, enjoying resorts,...
I was scrolling through Facebook over spring break and saw one of my friends checked in at the Florida Caverns State Park — and I found myself looking through every single photo. I’ve lived in Florida my entire life,...
Tucked away off of A1A Highway, just south of Marineland and St. Augustine is Washington Oaks Gardens State Park in beautiful Flagler County. We are lucky to live an hour away from this gem, and one morning I randomly decided...
Get ready for some good ol’ down-home fun when you visit the Showcase of Citrus in Central Florida. A scant 30-minute drive from the most magical place on earth (Disney World, obvi), the Showcase of Citrus offers monster truck...
Jekyll Island is one of those places you hear about being so cool, relaxing, and family-friendly, yet many of you have probably never been. You might be surprised to know it was only 86 miles from door to hotel...
Along Florida’s Atlantic coast between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, you'll find a cozy beach town known for the salt life. With friendly residents, open-air restaurants, and that coquina sand between your toes, Flagler Beach makes for the perfect...
A few weeks before she started kindergarten, my 5-year-old started asking for a “real-life Barbie DreamCamper Trip.” Because this year has been a total train wreck and we all needed a little bit of fun, I happily obliged. I...
Ahoy, me hearties! Come along as we chase the booty! Seriously, though, who doesn’t enjoy talking like a pirate and having an excuse to act silly? You know you do! In the oldest city in America, there is plenty...