We have been told that there is a rule in Florida that the snowbirds have to leave immediately after Easter. Rule or not, we have headed north as well to eventually make our way to Oregon. You cannot depart without thinking about some of the visual images that Florida leaves with you. The state is … Continue reading Farewell Florida
One of the great reasons to own a RV is to be able to participate in a program called Harvest Hosts. Unique and interesting adventures await when you take advantage of this membership. We had a fun experience recently as we were traveling through Florida near Gainesville. We called the hosts at the Jungle Friends … Continue reading Monkeying Around in Florida
Our good friends from Richmond, that now live in Venice, Florida, invited us to visit them in the Village of Cortez, along the Gulf Coast. Cortez is an historic fishing town and is one of the earlier settlements along west Florida. This five square mile town, which rests three feet above sea level, honors the … Continue reading Exploring Old Florida – Gulf Coast
David and I love being out in nature. Recently, we have made it a point to spend some time getting to know a few of the parks in Hillsborough County, Florida. The county has over 61,000 acres of land that is set aside as conservation areas to protect the ecosystem in and around Tampa Bay. … Continue reading Protecting Tampa Bay
Honeymoon Island State Park is the most visited state park in Florida. Over one million visitors annually come to this barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico. Located north of Clearwater, Florida, in Pinellas County, this 2810 acre park has a lot to offer. While smaller than Ft. De Soto Park, Honeymoon Island State Park … Continue reading A Honeymooners’ Paradise
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