State Parks

Jeff & Cindy in front of Superman Statue in Metropolis, IL on Superman Day, April 18, 2025.

Dixon Springs State Park in Golconda, Illinois April 16 – 23, 2025

Cindy, Bella and I left Seven Points Campground outside of Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 16th for a 3-hour drive to Dixon Springs State Park in Golconda, Illinois where we would “enjoy” a 7-night stay. This stay was supposed to be at Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis, Illinois. But that campground sits on the […]

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Bella in the backseat of Voyager while we travel.

Fort McAllister Historic State Park in Richmond Hill, GA March 12-19, 2025

We left Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park at 10 am on March 12th after dumping and flushing for a 205 mile drive to Fort McAllister Historic State Park in RIchmond Hill, Georgia. During our drive on northbound I-95 we saw something we’ve never seen before; wild pigs, a sow and three piglets, rooting in the

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Wild horse on Bolen Bluff Trail near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy, Florida.

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy, Florida Feb 28 – Mar 12, 2025

WELCOME TO OUR 200th POST! We left Rainbow Springs State Park just before the 1 pm checkout time and drove an absurdly long distance of 43 miles to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. They were kind enough to let us check in before the usual 3 pm check in time. We were here last year

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Jeff and Cindy at Rainbow Springs March 2025.

Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, FL February 14 – 28, 2025

We left Myakka River State Park on Friday, February 14, 2025 for what was supposed to be a 3 hour and 15 minute drive to Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, Florida for a 14-night stay. Due to heavy traffic on I-75 AND a brushfire near the Interstate that caused limited visibility, our drive turned

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Jeff and Cindy at Siesta Beach, Sarasota for sunset.

Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL Jan 31 – Feb 14, 2025

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Cindy and Jeff on Lovers Key State Park Beach.

Koreshan State Park in Estero, FL January 17 – 31, 2025

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Family time at the movies theater to see “Wicked”

Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, FL December 20, 2024 – January 3, 2025

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Abby with the Mosaic Manatee Statue on the boardwalk in Blue Springs State Park.

Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, Florida November 15 – 29, 2024

Hoping I can get this post up before the year ends. If you’re reading it, that means I succeeded. Friday afternoon, November 15th around 12:30 we left Lake Louisa State Park for what SHOULD have been a 90 minute drive to Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, Florida for a 14-night stay. That drive

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Florida Gopher Tortoise at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida.

Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, FL Nov 1 – 15, 2024

Well, it’s been a while, hasn’t it? On Friday, November 1, 2024 we left Wekiva Springs State Park at 1pm for a one-hour drive to Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida. We were back in site number 2, so that was familiar. We got set up, then quickly showered, grabbed a bite to eat

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Deer in the woods at Wekiva Springs State Park in Florida.

Wekiva Springs State Park October 25 – Nov 1, 2024

After a delicious breakfast at the Cracker Barrel in Gainesville, Florida we left around 11 am and drove a little over two hours to Wekiva Springs State Park. This state park is located north of Orlando and this was our fourth time staying at Wekiva Springs. Last year we didn’t think we’d be returning because

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