By Carlos Harrison Bahia Honda State Park can boast that it was the first-ever Florida site to make #1 on Dr. Beach's famous "Best Beaches" list. That was in 1992, nearly 500 years after the first Spanish explorers sailed past and gave it its name – “Deep Bay.” The soothingly secluded white-sand…
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Biking, camping, canoeing and other outdoor activities mean there's something for every type of nature lover at Withlacoochee State Forest. That old saying, "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute" is true enough of our Florida summers, but any time of year, you could say, "If you don't…
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From primitive plots to fully equipped RV lots, you cn find the Florida Keys camping experience to fulfill your tropical wishlist. The Florida Keys is not a place that you need to persuade people to visit. The name conjures unbelievably blue waters, drinks served in coconuts and postcard-perfect…
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By Kevin Mims Whether you’re looking to rough it or camp in style, Florida has you covered. Primitive sites, tent sites and big-rig friendly RV sites offering spectacular views, easy access to award-winning trails and out-of-this-world natural features dot the entire state. Put these five…
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From primitive camping to full-service grounds, Florida has a full spectrum of camping sites to choose from. Here's some info to get you started: By Terry Tomalin The Everglades Rodgers River Bay, Everglades National Park - As the sun sets over the mangrove forest, a lone alligator leaves its…
Read MoreThe Everglades chickee huts are sheltered camping platforms standing in the water – your own miniature island in the open water of a mangrove swamp. By Terry Tomalin If you have an urge to get away from it all, you can't get much further away than the southern end of Everglades National Park…
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By How to Do Florida How to Do Florida host Chad Crawford and his dad take an overnight boating and camping trip to a spoil island. There are no reservations; these islands are first-come, first-served. One rule of thumb: While Indian River Lagoon camping, leave the camp better than you found it…
Read MoreBy Katie Boue When I was a young adult living in Florida, I spent every weekend trying to get outside. And for some reason, I thought I had to cross state lines in order to achieve outdoor bliss. I’d spend up to 12 hours driving in a single weekend to go camp. If only I knew then what I know…
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By Kevin Mims Friends, I've said it before and I'll say it again, the Withlacoochee River (South) is one of Central Florida's best-kept secrets. Ancient Bald Cypress trees line the black waters of the Withlacoochee State Trail, while Limpkins make mysterious cries in the distance. In some places…
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For an affordable vacation that doesn't skimp on fun, nothing beats camping. Try Blue Springs State Park for your next family or budget getaway. What would you pay for a trip back in time? What price would you place on a visit to old Florida when scrub forests flourished and not a strip mall could…
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