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. …
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 …
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 …
Deer Park Peaches
Today we went back to our local, not too far from home peach picking spot. This was our second time here and I really enjoyed the experience (and so did my kids!). It is a local family orchard, tucked back on a dirt road off …