Spiders in the Sunshine State Have you ever heard of the phrase, “Florida is the Australia of the United States?” Well, I’m here to inform you that it’s not an entirely inaccurate statement. A new species of spider has just been discovered near Miami. It’s called the “Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider.” The Zoo Miami describes Read More
I recently had the opportunity to stay at a brand-new RV facility just outside of Gainesville called Keystone Heights RV Resort. The resort has been designed by professionals who understand RVing and the resort lifestyle. The new facility offers clean and modern amenities, thoughtful landscaping, and a full daily events schedule planned by the activity’s Read More
Florida caves? What caves? Florida is sunshine and sand, beaches and waves, fishing and golfing, and Disney World and Cape Kennedy Space Center. Isn’t that enough for one state? While Florida does have all that shoreline, there’s a lot of landscape in between the coasts with scenic areas, rivers, lakes, and caves. Most of the Read More
The Blind Cave Salamander is a vulnerable amphibian because it only lives in a handful of Georgia and Florida caves. This salamander that is about 2.3-inches long has no eyes, skinny legs and a pinkish-white body. Its body contains almost no pigment, so it has an iridescent appearance. Where Does the Blind Salamander Live? The Read More
Florida’s Little Talbot Island State Park is located 17 miles northeast of Jacksonville on the Atlantic Coast, less than an hour south of the Georgia border. The park offers both tent and RV camping. Campsites are nestled in mature, moss-draped shade trees. All 36 campsites offer water, electricity, picnic tables and grills. The maximum allowable Read More
Destin is not just known as one of the nicest locations in Florida, it is known as one of the nicest places in the world. The turquoise water is what makes it most appealing to the average person, but people who like to fish also know that Destin has the largest underwater population in the Read More
This open-faced Beetroot Hummus Sandwich is the perfect way to incorporate some of the heart-healthy vegetable into your diet. The hummus has a gorgeous red color which makes it a fun and tasty addition to your morning or lunch routine. I like to offer a spread of different toppings and let my family members build Read More
Get immersed in the natural beauty of the Florida Keys at Long Key State Park. The park features tent or RV camping among a series of lagoons and trails and excellent hiking, beachcombing, boating, snorkeling, and other outdoor tropical fun. A former luxury resort for the elite, the park is open to the public for Read More
The Florida Keys are a series of tropical islands that stretch off the southern tip of Florida. To visit them, you will drive along the Overseas Highway, which runs from Florida City down to Key West, which is the southernmost point in the continental United States. Key West is a great end point for your Read More
All About Curry Hammock Curry Hammock State Park is a 1,000-acre reservation of untouched land right in the middle of the Florida Keys. The swamp here is thick, the ecosystem is vibrant, and the scenery is simply breathtaking. The reason that this particular piece of land has been designated as a park is that it Read More
