One of the best ways to get out into unspoiled nature on the East Coast of Florida, is to explore one of the many islands in the Indian River Lagoon. Many islands in the lagoon require you to paddle to them. However, two of these …
Camping at Wekiwa Springs – Orlando
Right outside of a super busy city, is a little slice of paradise, an oasis where you can get out into nature – – take a trip and go camping at Wekiwa Springs! If you can snag a camping spot and this little inexpensive campground, …
Obloy Family Ranch (Now Romelia Farms)
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 …
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 …