Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities
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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…
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Camping and Exploring at O’Leno State Park, Florida
We spent a beautiful fall weekend camping at O’Leno State Park in northern Florida. This was such a peaceful park to relax in and unwind after a hectic week. O’Leno State Park O’Leno is located near High Falls in Florida along the Santa Fe River. The park is full of picturesque points of interest and wildlife. Just waiting for you to explore. I found it interesting that O’Leno State Park was one of original Florida state parks when it opened in 1940. This park’s rich history connected to Civil Conservation Corps of the 1930’s and its past location of the lost town of Leno will enchant any history buff. This…
