Gulf Islands National Seashore: Happy 50th Birthday
Over the holidays, we were talking to each other about our favorite beaches. We love those long deserted seashores where…
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Game or Biscayne… National Park?
As everyone is enjoying the big football game this weekend in Miami, Florida, we are wishing we were there not…
Castillo de San Marcos: America’s Oldest Fort
In the winter months, many folks from the north will make their way down to Florida to escape the ice…
Dry Tortugas National Park
On our recent trip to Florida, we had the good fortune to be able to visit Dry Tortugas National Park.…
Everglades National Park is more than a swamp
Before we visited Everglades National Park, we had a perception of what it would be – a huge swamp. When…
De Soto National Memorial
Today we visited De Soto National Memorial in Florida. Unfortunately, due to the government shutdown, the park was closed. We…
Canaveral – More than just history
This weekend is the opening of “First Man”, a movie about Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. So…