Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities
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Explore the Space Coast at Jetty Park Campground
Jetty Park is a 45-acre beachfront property located inside Port Canaveral. The campground is the perfect spot to explore the Space Coast, relax on the beach, and view ships coming in and out of port. If you are lucky, maybe even a rocket launch. Campground Jetty Park offers several different options for campers. Tent sites are available, and full hook-up RV sites and even cabins are other alternatives. No matter what type of camper you are, they have a spot ready for you. Our campsite was #326. It was fairly easy to back into and had a concrete pad to park on. The site was level and well-maintained. A picnic…
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Easy Camping Desserts in the Dutch Oven
The best part of camping is the food, especially the desserts. I have compiled a list of some of my favorite camping desserts that we have done while camping or relaxing in the backyard. They are quick and easy and are sure to impress your friends and family with your Dutch Oven outdoor cooking skills. Pineapple Upside Down Cake Pineapple Upside Cake, made in the Dutch Oven, is one of our favorite camping desserts. It is easy to make and tastes amazing around the campfire. Peach Cobbler Peach Cobbler is the perfect summer camping dessert. The cobbler is made in the Dutch Oven with very simple ingredients and smells amazing…
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Relaxing on the Beach at St. Andrews State Park, Florida
Take a weekend to recharge and relax on the beach at St. Andrews State Park in Florida. Located near Panama City, Florida, it offers emerald green waters and white sandy beaches. The perfect place to enjoy water sports, wildlife watching and of course camping. Campsites We were lucky to score a campsite at St. Andrews State Park over Memorial Day Weekend. This is a hard park to get into and we made our reservations almost a year in advance. Our campsite was small, but worked out well for us since our camper is on the small side as well. These are well maintained sites with full hook-ups; electric, water and…
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Sun, Sand, and S’mores: The Best Campgrounds in Florida for Beach-Loving Families
Are you dreaming of a family vacation filled with sun, sand, and s’mores? Look no further than the sunny state of Florida, home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. For families who love camping and the great outdoors, beach-adjacent campgrounds offer the perfect opportunity to combine adventure and relaxation. In this article, I’ll introduce you to the top campgrounds in Florida that are a must-visit for beach-loving families. From Anastasia State Park to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, I’ll give you the inside scoop on the best places to pitch your tent or park your RV and enjoy endless outdoor activities. So sit back, grab your…
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Slightly Scary Stories To Tell Around the Campfire
Telling spooky, scary stories around the campfire is a long-honored tradition. Here are a couple of stories that are just spooky enough to send chills down your spine but not so scary to traumatize the kids. So gather the kids around a roaring campfire and begin a night of storytelling of spooky camping tales. The Whistler In the Woods Written By: N.M. Fellows A group of boys were sitting around a campfire telling ghost stories at night, hours after the adults had gone to bed in their tents. An older boy had just finished a scary story that left the boys on edge when they heard a whistle coming…
