Pine Island: Florida Lost in Time

A Florida Island Destination Back in Time Having lived in Florida for nearly thirty years and having traveled around the state many times for business and leisure it is rare that I find an area so vast that I have never explored but this most recent weekend trip took us to a place we'd not … Continue reading Pine Island: Florida Lost in Time

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Camping in Daytona Beach/Port Orange Florida

The Daytona Beach Area There are no shortage of things to do in this relatively small town on the east coast of Florida with a colorful past in racing and beach going.  Once a haven for drunk Spring breakers, it has done a good job of rebuilding hurricane-damaged properties on the beach that now attract … Continue reading Camping in Daytona Beach/Port Orange Florida

How to find Nature and go Camping near Orlando

Wekiwa Springs State Park near Orlando, Florida Well having lived in the metro Orlando area for five years, I was surprised to learn about this park after moving back to the Tampa Bay area.  I stumbled upon it somehow while looking for a weekend getaway in the RV and I'm certainly glad I did.  It … Continue reading How to find Nature and go Camping near Orlando

Camping at Fort Desoto Park, St Petersburg, Florida

Fort Desoto Park, St. Petersburg, Florida I almost hesitate to write about this or include photographs.  It is in my adopted hometown, a place I've lived for the past thirty years for the most part.   There is so much to like about Fort Desoto Park- which is partly why its beaches are constantly ranked some … Continue reading Camping at Fort Desoto Park, St Petersburg, Florida

Recap of our 17 Day RV Trip thru 16 States

Summary of our 17 Day RV Trip through 16 States At long last I've finished writing about each of our days on the road and our explorations along the way.   The one thing I've learned about the trip is that travel through the back roads of America can be quite enjoyable and there is … Continue reading Recap of our 17 Day RV Trip thru 16 States

Gulfport – Biloxi – Pascagoula on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

The Mississippi Gulf Coast in an RV We had never been to the Mississippi Gulf coast before and came down 25th Avenue in Gulfport for our first look at the town. We had stopped at the outlet mall for some items on the way in - there's one right near the I-10. As we got … Continue reading Gulfport – Biloxi – Pascagoula on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Woodville – Livingston – Jasper Texas Road Trip

Small town East Texas from Livingston & Woodville to Jasper Our journey continued after leaving the KOA at Lake Livingston where we had a great time and enjoyed ourselves very much.  We headed out of the area and over the US 190 starting in the town of Livingston.  This entire journey takes place in what … Continue reading Woodville – Livingston – Jasper Texas Road Trip

Camping at Lake Livingston & Onalaska, Texas

Lake Livingston and Onalaska, Texas As surprising as some destinations and some pit stops along the way can be, sometimes you're still surprised when you read more about a place after you've visited.  Take our visit to Lake Livingston for example. I learned that this gorgeous lake, which I found really quite beautiful, was actually … Continue reading Camping at Lake Livingston & Onalaska, Texas

East Texas Small Towns on US 59: Jefferson – Marshall – Tenaha

Small Texas Towns along US 59 Our RV road trip continued from the Atlanta State Park in Texas down US 59 from Atlanta through Linden and on to Jefferson. This is small town Texas with winding roads and interesting sights all along the way. Jefferson Our first stop along the road was a small town … Continue reading East Texas Small Towns on US 59: Jefferson – Marshall – Tenaha

Texarkana and Atlanta (Texas) Camping with an RV

Texarkana to Atlanta, Texas - A road definitely less traveled! Texarkana Every now and then there is a place you have wanted to visit for a strange reason. I remember as a kid seeing various destinations on buses in Scotland and always wanting to go visit those places. Places with such interesting names as Easterhouse, … Continue reading Texarkana and Atlanta (Texas) Camping with an RV