2009-09-15 18:50
At our most recent trip to the beach we decided to have some meals with seafood. We had a shrimp boil one night. Then the next we had grilled fish in foil. We used Mahi Mahi but any firm whi… Read More
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2009-09-13 15:08
We had the privilege of staying in Gamble Rogers State Park Labor Day week. This park is located in Flagler Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. We were camped at site #17 and what a view we had! Al… Read More
2009-09-04 15:54
We love to hike when on camping trips. During one trip to Blue Spring we decided to take a trail along the river. It was spring time and everything was lush and green. We were looking forwar… Read More
2009-08-29 12:13
Has this happened to you? You are ready to grill a juicy steak and found the campsite grill was so gross you didn't even want to put your food on it? If not, your lucky. We use tin foil with… Read More
2009-08-28 20:26
My mother in law Doris,aka Granny,knew a secret that took me years to learn: cast iron is the best type of cookware for many meals and recipes and is a must for camping. We inherited Granny'… Read More
2009-08-28 00:01
This may seem like something we should know but if it had not been for a fellow campers misfortune, we may not have thought about it. We typically camp in the fall to spring months and had n… Read More
2009-08-25 11:21
Alexander Springs is one of our favorite places to cool off in the summer. On a 96 degree day, nothing feels better than a refreshing swim at this freshwater spring. The constant 72 degree c… Read More
2009-08-11 19:24
We stayed at Lake Louisa State Park in Oct. of 2008. It was our first camping trip with our pop up camper. We live 10 minutes from this park and are familiar with it so it was the perfect pl… Read More
2009-08-11 18:20
Who knew, what's a Squiddo? A month ago we had never heard of it. Squiddo is another site where you can create a web site for free. They call it a lens. It is so easy and fun to create a len… Read More
2009-08-10 20:48
Another Easy RecipeI know, I know, another pork one. But this recipe could also be used for chicken or shrimp. Ingredients:1 clove garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder2 tbsp soy sauce4 tsp olive oi… Read More
2009-08-03 16:57
Always take tin foil camping. It has so many uses. Of course you can cook in it, then wrap up the leftovers. No messy plastic bags to fool with, then re-heat in the foil.Use it to cover a di… Read More
2009-07-31 19:19
The first time we visited Hillsborough River we were astonished at the rare beauty we found. A large portion of the river that runs through the park has enough drop in elevation and rocks in… Read More
2009-07-26 12:08
Here's an easy one! Ingredients:pork chopspotatoescorn or vegetable of choicesalt and pepper to tastetarragonsoy saucebutterolive oilMarinate chops in soy sauce, olive oil(any vegetable oil… Read More
2009-07-20 12:22
We visited Sebastian Inlet State Park in May of 2009. Our site was #9 along the back stretch along the wooded area between the campground and the ocean. We picked this site from aerial views… Read More
2009-07-19 16:35
Ever been out camping and had a craving for pizza? Well you can have it. Of course it takes some planning before you leave or a quick trip to the store. You will need dough. Some groceries h… Read More
2009-07-19 16:29
It was our 25th wedding anniversary and we were spending it doing what we love best, camping of course. If you are relatively new to camping as we are you hear all the warnings and stories a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Salt Springs is just one of Florida’s fresh water springs located in the Ocala National Forest. This spring produces approximately 80 million gallons of water a day. The crystal cl… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Hidden deep in the scrub of the Ocala National Forest lies an oasis with a crystal clear lake, live oak trees and a group camping area making up one of Central Florida's best kept secrets. L… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Juniper Springs is a very old park and campground in the Ocala National Forest. It is one of four major springs in the forest which flow into Lake George or the St. Johns river. Many of the… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Fellow campers. You would think everyone would be aware of this but after speaking to a number of boat and camper trailer owners, there is a need to get the word out. Apparently ALL and I me… Read More
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