Seaside Camping at its Finest Can be Found at St. George Island State Park

Florida has precious few places where hikers can camp in primitive settings beside the Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico or beside stretches of intracoastal waterways unblemished by buildings on the opposite shore. But a gem of a seaside primitive campsite can be found beside a wide expanse of Apalachicola Bay at St. George Island … Continue reading Seaside Camping at its Finest Can be Found at St. George Island State Park

Families can enjoy fun (free) hiking and camping at Flat Island Preserve

In Leesburg, a short drive north of Orlando on the Florida Turnpike, lies a pretty sanctuary of dense woodland with easy trails for families at the Flat Island Preserve. With free access from 8 a.m. through sunset, well-maintained trails through beautiful forests, and easy-to-reach group and primitive campsites that can be reserved for free, Flat … Continue reading Families can enjoy fun (free) hiking and camping at Flat Island Preserve