Things to Do
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A Day of Exploration at Kennedy Space Center
We spent a day with both of our boys exploring the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island. It’s just a short drive from our home near the Orlando area. If you are camping nearby it is a fantastic place to spend the day, especially if you have a space enthusiast in the family like we do. What to Do There are so many activities and exhibits to discover at Kennedy Space Center. Make sure to grab a map or download one here. Be sure to also check the event calendar. You may be lucky enough to witness a launch live from one of the viewing stands. Launches are happening more…
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Wonderful Warm Weather Camping Finds For Spring Break
Spring Break for my Florida boys is just around the corner. They can’t wait for the school break and to get outside. Discover these perfect warm weather camping finds for your Spring Break adventure. Backyard Tent This would be such a fun tent to set up in the backyard if you can’t get away for Spring Break. The kids would love camping in such a cool tent. You can find it here. Beach Wagon If you are beach camping during Spring Break this little wagon will come in handy transporting all your gear. You can find this well reviewed wagon here. Camping Bag This is the perfect beach camping bag.…
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Find the Best Scenic Hiking Trails in Florida
It is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy some of Florida’s best hiking trails with your family. The weather is cooler, less humidity and there is a bit of a cool breeze. So trade in those flip flops for a pair of hiking shoes and hit the trails. Here is a list of our family’s favorite scenic hiking trails in Florida. Ravine Gardens State Park We hiked at Ravine Gardens several years ago with our kids. It is one of our favorite spots that we have hiked. If your kids, like mine, love swinging bridges this is the hike for you. There are two main trails. The Azalea…
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Exploring the Famous and Historic Mark Twain Cave
Mark Twain Cave is a national landmark located just outside of historic Hannibal, Missouri. Discovered in 1820 by accident when a man was trying to locate his dog. It became a local attraction of unexplored passageways that sparked the imagination of children and adults. Samuel Clemens, under his pen name Mark Twain made this cave famous when he wrote about it his stories, notably, the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Although Mark Twain’s books have come under scrutiny in recent years because of their controversial text, don’t let that stop you from visiting this natural wonder. The cave itself is a mysterious labyrinth of twist and turns ready to…
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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…
