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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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A Quick Visit to Camp Helen State Park, Florida
We did a quick stop at Camp Helen State Park, located near Panama City Beach in Florida. This picturesque park was a joy to explore even on a rainy day. The park was just a short drive from our cabin at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park where we were staying for the weekend. History of Camp Helen Camp Helen has a long history as it changes hands throughout time. Habitation dating back to 500 BC show evidence that it was the home to several indigenous people. Native Americans made this area their home because of diverse landscape as well as abundant fishing and wildlife resources. The land was purchased by…
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Enjoy a Weekend Escape to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
I turned the big 50 last weekend and spent it at the beautiful Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. This gorgeous beach is located near Santa Rosa Beach in the panhandle of Florida. It was the perfect spot to celebrate, relax and reflect on my 50 years of life. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Topsail Hill is so named because the white dunes of the beach resemble the white sails of ships that passed by on the Emerald Coast. My pictures do not to justice to the beauty of this park and colors of the water. You will just have to go to experience this undeveloped and unspoiled spot of nature.…
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Quick and Easy Cheesy Ranch Potatoes in a Dutch Oven
We made a quick and easy potato side dish on our last camping trip at Wekiwa Springs State Park. These cheesy ranch potatoes made in a Dutch Oven were the perfect compliment to our grilled hamburgers on a cool night. Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Open and drain the canned potatoes. Quarter the potatoes and place directly into a well seasoned Dutch Oven or a greased Dutch Oven liner. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the potatoes. Next add the the ranch seasoning packet. Stir the potatoes making sure they are well coated with oil and ranch seasoning. Top with a cheese. Place 14 briquettes on the top lid of the…
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Discover the Beauty of Florida’s Wekiwa Springs State Park
Take a break for the weekend and discover what makes Florida’s Wekiwa Springs State Park such a popular spot. The natural springs and beautiful surroundings will lure you away from your worries as you relax and recharge. Wekiwa Springs Wekiwa Springs State Park is the location of the headwaters of the Wekiva River. The park is located on the outskirts of Apopka, Florida, just north of the city of Orlando. The springs became one of central Florida’s first tourist attractions in the 1890’s. The clear waters drew visitors from all around and became a popular spot for those seeking relief from pain or just to relax in the waters. A…
