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The Best Things to Do in the Florida Keys for Families

Apr 8

Best Things to Do, Explore Florida, Florida, Florida Beaches

The Best Things to Do in the Florida Keys for Families

Ideas for traveling to the Florida Keys with kids! When picturing the Florida Keys, tropical palm trees, bright blue water, seafood restaurants, and funky nightlife comes to mind. It is a great place for a vacation where you can let your worries melt away into the sand. And it is also the perfect place for […]

by Erin

Aug 30

Explore Florida, Florida, Florida Beaches

Family Things to Do in New Smyrna Beach

Experience the best of New Smyrna Beach with these Family-Friendly Ideas! New Smyrna Beach (pronounced “smur-nah”) is one of the most popular beaches for families on Florida’s east coast. The casual beach vibe and relaxed atmosphere, miles of pristine sandy beaches, and tons of free things to do with kids make this small seaside town […]

by Erin

Why You Should Visit Silver Springs in Florida

Feb 8

Explore Florida, Florida, Florida State Parks

Why You Should Visit Silver Springs in Florida

Visiting Silver Springs takes you back to “Old Florida” Silver Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear spring-fed water, natural landscape, and abundant wildlife. With miles of hiking trails, a huge campground, glass bottom boat tours, and the largest artesian spring in the country, there is something for everyone to experience in this […]

by Erin

Feb 6

Explore Florida, Florida, Florida State Parks

Paddling the Silver River

Tips for the best day on the water while paddling the Silver River! A trip to the Silver River and Silver Springs in central Florida is truly taking a step back in time. Paddling down the Silver River is the best way to experience “Old Florida”, where the landscape has remained untouched for hundreds of […]

by Erin

Tips for Visiting Rainbow Springs State Park

Jan 4

Explore Florida, Florida, Florida State Parks

Tips for Visiting Rainbow Springs State Park

Experience one of Florida’s best state parks! We love living in Central Florida. With beautiful state parks and springs sprinkled throughout the area protecting delicate ecosystems and preserving endangered wildlife, the central part of the “Sunshine State” has so many fantastic places to discover. Rainbow Springs State Park is located in the west part of […]

by Erin

One Week Florida National Parks Road Trip from Orlando to Key West

Sep 26

Explore Florida, Florida, Road Trips

One Week Florida National Parks Road Trip from Orlando to Key West

Travel from the Everglades to Key West visiting all three of Florida’s national parks on this epic Florida road trip! Florida is an amazing state to travel through. Endless miles of coastline create epic road trips, and tons of beachy towns and islands mean there is always a new and exciting destination to explore. This […]

by Erin

How to Spend the Perfect Day in Bahia Honda State Park

Jul 30

Explore Florida, Florida, Florida State Parks

How to Spend the Perfect Day in Bahia Honda State Park

Tips for spending the perfect day in Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys Bahia Honda State Park sits in the lower part of the Florida Keys at MM 37, between Marathon and Key West. (Our Florida Keys for Families post goes further in depth on the mile marker system in the Keys.) Bahia […]

by Erin

Why You Should Visit Biscayne National Park in Florida

Apr 11

Explore Florida, Florida, U.S. National Parks

Why You Should Visit Biscayne National Park in Florida

Reasons why Biscayne National Park should be on your travel list! If you haven’t visited Biscayne National Park in Florida yet, you definitely need to add it to your travel itinerary. It is tucked away off of south Florida’s coast near Miami and is unlike any other national park we have been to. Instead of […]

by Erin

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