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...
Dear Buc-ee's,
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee because you have all the drink choices a mom could ask for, including coffee (and ALLLLLL the add-ins anyone could ever want ever), 12 flavors of...
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,...
Craving a mini getaway? The kids might already be in school, but that doesn’t mean vacation has to be over when a long weekend arrives! Plan a fun family getaway to soak in the sunshine at one of the...
When I started looking at campers years ago, the buying game was completely different than it is today. Back then there was an abundance of inventory, you had time to plan without a camper being sold out from under...
You look at the calendar — you want to take the family out for a much-needed weekend trip, but you are tired of the rain ruining your vacation. Or maybe you simply want something different from the usual Orlando...
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...
When it's summer, we road trip! What better way to beat summer boredom than to explore all that Florida has to offer? Whether it's the Florida springs, theme parks, or family-friendly resorts where you can happily stay on-site the...
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,...
I am totally biased, but I believe Atlanta is one of the best quick road trips from Jacksonville. An easy five-hour drive will give you access to lots of family fun and all the food your stomach can handle....