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Geocaching with Kids
Geocaching is one of our newest obsessions to do on campouts or just on a free weekend. It is a great activity to do with kids and is so much fun. Â What is Geocaching Geocaching is an outdoor activity using a GPS to locate a Cache or a hidden item. It can be anywhere and anything. It’s like a treasure hunt using your phone to track down an obscure object. Some are easy to find, others nearly impossible. How to Play The first thing you need to do is download the app Geocaching. This app will direct you to the geocaches nearest to you with a green dot. You…
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A Memorable Weekend at Big Lagoon State Park
Have a memorable weekend at Big Lagoon State Park, Pensacola, Florida, and explore the 704 acres of natural beauty that make up the park. This beautiful park is perfect for those looking for a quiet campground near Perdido Key and the white sandy beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. Campsites The campsites at Big Lagoon were spacious for our little camper but might be a tight squeeze for others. We had plenty of room at site #69 and a quiet neighbor that we didn’t notice until the day we left. All campsites come with a picnic table, fire ring, water and electric. Sewer hookups did not seem to be available,…
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Choose Your Adventure at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Florida
Jonathan Dickinson State Park is the perfect park for the family that loves outdoor adventures. Whether it’s mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, or exploring the outdoors, this is the park for you. With miles of natural beauty and abundant opportunities for exploration, this park is sure to provide an adventure unlike any other. Jonathan Dickinson State Park Jonathan Dickinson State Park is located in the Southeastern part of Florida in Hobe Sound and just North of Jupiter. This 10,500 acre park is full of history, intrigue and mystery. From the shipwrecked Jonathan Dickinson, the park’s namesake, to the “Wildman of the Loxahatchee” and the World War II top-secret radar school, this…
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Take this Epic Hike at Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park
Take an epic hike down into the mysterious sinkhole at Devil’s Millhopper State Park in Gainesville, Florida. This journey into past is the perfect day trip if you are camping nearby or just visiting the area. The Legend of Devil’s Millhopper This is the legend as written in the park brochure. All credit given to Florida State Parks. Once upon a time, there was a beautiful Indian princess who lived in a village near the location of the present day Devil’s Millhopper. The Devil wanted to marry the princess, but she wanted nothing to do with him. One day he decided to kidnap her. He grabbed the Indian princess and…
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A Weekend at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
We spent the weekend at Florida’s newest state parks, Ruby B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs, located near the small town of High Springs. This over 400 acre park was once privately owned and operated from the 1960’s until it was sold to the state in 2017. It is truly a gem that is home to a several natural springs besides Gilchrist. You will have fun exploring the park and finding all of them. Campground According to the their website at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park there are currently sixteen RV sites with water and electric and seven tent only sites. These are small spaces to back up…
