Looking for a great trip to a family farm? This past Friday, we took our first trip to a local farm here on the East Coast. We love visiting new places! The farm was running a May special for $5 a person to visit their …
A Day Trip to Titusville
We took a little day trip to Titusville last week, to explore the enchanted forest and to stop back by the Merritt Island National Wildlife refuge. If you haven’t been to Titusville, it’s most well known for it’s rocket launches from the Kennedy Space Center. …
Exploring our Local Rail to Trail
While some of the COVID19 restrictions are easing up here, we decided to explore a the Sebastian rail trail, a newer trail that we hadn’t had a chance to check out yet. This trail runs for 3 miles in each direction, is mostly paved, and …
Outdoor Day at the Environmental Learning Center
When you would like to spend a day outside in Florida nature, take a trip to Vero Beaches’ Environmental Learning Center (the ELC for short)! The center offers a variety of trails and boardwalks along the mangroves of the Indian River Lagoon, kayaking and canoe …
St. Augustine Nights of Lights on a Budget
Let’s start out by saying I LOVE St. Augustine. So every year, I make a special effort to drive the 2 hours to see the St. Augustine nights of lights and visit some of my favorite St. Aug attractions. There are plenty of ways to …
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Fun – St. Petersburg
During our trip to St. Pete, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve was one of mine (and my children’s) favorites! If you love to just get outside and explore, this place is for you. Bonus, their entrance fee ($3 adults, $1.50 kids) helps take care of the …
The BEST farm to visit in Florida
Call me a little biased, but my favorite all time farm to visit in Florida is La Porte Farms in my hometown of Sebastian, FL. This sweet farm is donation based and the owner has graciously opened her well-kept home and farm to the public. …
A Day Trip to Mims
During the heat of May, my daughters and I braved a hot trip outdoors with some friends. We took a day trip to Mims, along the east coast off of I-95. There are a couple of attractions in the area, that are ONLY available in …
Wild Florida Gator Park!
If you are like me, and like the zoo experience but prefer a quieter, less crowded setting, than Wild Florida is your place. We like to visit during gator week in May, when admission is free! This park is set up like a zoo or a …
Rockledge Gardens
Rockledge Gardens is huge nursery located in Brevard County. Our family enjoys visiting the gardens on the weekends when we have the time. The sell all types of plants and they have a farmers market and other events. This is a great place to take …