Last updated on December 21st, 2020. Buford Springs is one of the best springs in Florida. It’s an incredible SCUBA diving and freediving site; many divers rank it as one of the most beautiful SCUBA sites in Florida. It’s located in Hernando County, inside the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area. Because it’s so beautiful, Buford has … Read more
Last updated on January 21st, 2021. Where is Boyd Hill Preserve? The Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is located south of Saint Petersburg. It borders the shores of Lake Maggiore. There are two entrances to the park. The North entrance includes a historical Pioneer Settlement Area and will be the site of the Tomalin Campground, which … Read more
Last updated on December 2nd, 2020. Free Camping in the Florida Keys I’ve spent a lot of time camping in South Florida over the years, including the Florida Keys and Key West. Some trips were spent in campgrounds; other times were spent boondocking and free camping. Most of my experience was years ago. It was … Read more
Last updated on November 13th, 2020. For RVing, Florida is one of the most popular destinations in the world. People travel from all over to escape cold winters, relax on beautiful beaches, camp in the Florida Keys and explore Florida’s beautiful nature. If you stay in a hotel, or rent a house or condo, you’ll … Read more
Last updated on November 3rd, 2020. Florida RV travel with dogs is a magical experience. Like exploring with a camera in your hand, road trips with your dog will open your eyes to the world in a completely different way. While growing up, every single family vacation was spent traveling in our class C motorhome. … Read more
Last updated on January 22nd, 2021. Florida is home to three important National Forests, as well as several State Forests. Each of these sites are important for a variety of reasons. Florida’s forests, wildlife and natural environments are under constant assault. Over-development, pollution and encorachment all pose grave, constant threats. Wild, natural forest areas help … Read more
Last updated on January 26th, 2021. Peanut Island, Florida Peanut Island is easily one of the best beaches in Florida. Some locals visit every weekend, and say they never get bored with it. The island is small, but has something for everyone. It’s quiet and peaceful during the week, and a lively boat/beach party spot on … Read more
Last updated on November 6th, 2020. Devil’s Den Spring Devil’s Den Spring is of the coolest, most unique springs in Florida. It’s always been a popular spot, but in recent years it’s become insta-famous on Youtube and Instagram. People are drawn to its deep blue water, fascinating history and beautiful photo ops. Devil’s Den is … Read more
Last updated on October 7th, 2020. Springs in Florida and Karst Geology Before talking about Florida springs, and the karst limestone that makes them possible, it’s helpful to know a bit about basic geology. Three Types of Rock There are three main types of rocks: Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic While talking about Karst, we’ll focus on … Read more
Last updated on January 22nd, 2021. Update as of 1/22/2021: Blue Hole Spring was closed due to Covid-19, but is now open again, as of this update. Please practice responsible social distancing and check the official Ichetucknee Springs State Park website for the most up-to-date information before making plans or visiting the park. Blue Hole: … Read more
Last updated on September 17th, 2020. Update for September, 2020: Thanks to all of you who have reached out with your solutions and suggestons! I’ll highlight a few here: Something like these flexible bladders might be a great solution to avoid problems with melted ice water in coolers, and food contamination. I haven’t tried this yet, … Read more