a floridays journey

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Trip 9a – Bull Creek Fish Camp

Trip 9a – Bull Creek Fish Camp

Dates: Sept 2-3, 2023 Campsite: 18 Amenities: Electric, water, sewer What we learned: It’s nice to be the only people at the campground. Would we go back? Yes Website: Flagler County Labor Day weekend must be lucky for us as we scored 2 nights at […]

Trip 8 – Bimini Bahamas

Trip 8 – Bimini Bahamas

My sister asked if she could get married on my birthday and of course, I said yes. Wayne wanted to do something special for me as this was a big one. We decided to do something we have always wanted to do but never have. […]

Trip 7 – Big Pine Key & Key West

Trip 7 – Big Pine Key & Key West

Date: June 17 – 20, 2023 Campsite: Big Pine Key Resort, Site 98 Amenities: Water, Electric, Sewar, TV What did we learn? There are other options than Bahia Honda Would we go back? Yes Website: https://covecommunities.com/rv-resorts/florida/big-pine-key-resort/ Our first trip to the Florida Keys won’t be […]

Trip 6 – Silver Springs State Park

Trip 6 – Silver Springs State Park

Dates: June 3 – 6, 2023 Campsite: 26 Amenities: Water, electric What we learned? Need a better checklist (we forgot the cooler for the kayak and had to buy one) Would we go back? yes Website: https://silversprings.com Wayne’s Birthday trip was to Silver Springs State […]

Trip 5 – Jekyll Island

Trip 5 – Jekyll Island

Dates: April 15 – 19, 2023 Campsite: F8 Amenities: Water, Electric, Sewer What we learned: Get up early to catch the sunrise Would we go back? Definitely Yes Website: https://www.jekyllisland.com/lodging/campground/ Floridays first excursion out of Florida was to Jekyll Island, Georgia for our 24th wedding […]

Trip 4d-2023 – Lake Kissimmee State Park

Trip 4d-2023 – Lake Kissimmee State Park

Dates: March 31 – April 2, 2023 Campsite: 36 Amenities: Water, electricity What did we learn? to sit under the awning Would we come back? yes Website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/lake-kissimmee-state-park After checking in with the ranger it is a 3-mile drive into the park to the campground. […]

Trip 4c-2023 – Lake Louisa State Park

Trip 4c-2023 – Lake Louisa State Park

Dates: March 28 – 31, 2023 Campsite: 50 Amenities Water, electricity What did we learn? to relax Would we come back? maybe, and bring bikes Website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/lake-louisa-state-park After check-in, it is a 3-mile drive to the campsite area. This park is hilly and you can […]

Trip 4b-2023 – Salt Springs Recreation Area

Trip 4b-2023 – Salt Springs Recreation Area

Dates: March 27 – 28, 2023 Campsite: 73 Amenities Water, electricity, sewer What did we learn? Always try something new Would we go back? Yes Website: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233920 Salt Spring Recreation Park is operated by National Park Service and they hold a few spots open on […]

Trip 04a-2023 – Tomoka State Park

Trip 04a-2023 – Tomoka State Park

Dates: March 25-26, 2023 Campsite: 80 Amenities: water, electric What we learned: It is ok to quit kayaking early Would we go back? maybe Website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/Tomoka We arrived on Saturday afternoon, it was easy to get into the park and easy to find our campsite. […]

Trip 04-2023 – Spring Break

Trip 04-2023 – Spring Break

Dates: March 25 – April 2, 2023 Campgrounds: 4 Miles driven: 535 Miles What did we learn? It is hard to decide what to bring Kayaks or bikes? Our trip turned into a spring break trip. We had 2 weekends booked back to back and […]