Category Archives: Florida

Highlands Hammock and Payne’s Creek State Parks Florida

While staying at Thousand Trails Peace River RV Park we visited two state parks we had driven by countless times.  While we lived in southern Florida and toured much of the state, we were always in a hurry.  We never … Continue reading

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Tom Petty Park, Gainesville Florida

We have been Tom Petty fans for a very long time.  His death last year was very sad.  He has become our traveling companion on our road days in the RV via Sirius Radio.  Northeast Park in Gainesville Florida was … Continue reading

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Florida

We had not planned to be in Florida so many months this year but it just kinda worked out that way.  Between escaping to the warmest place for Winter, visiting doctors and dentists for check-ups, moving into a new RV … Continue reading

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Introducing “Goldie”, our new RV

Big news!  We’ve traded in our 2003 Holiday Rambler Endeavor on a 2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador.  Ole Fred was comfortable and we loved him but he was getting a lttle tired and some of his components were starting to fail.  … Continue reading

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2017 Year End Travels

After our big cruise adventures we returned to Washington to spend time with family before heading south to warmer, drier climes.  We celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas together on our own timetable. We usually get our RV maintenance done in Oregon … Continue reading

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North Florida and Folkston Georgia

Our primary reason to visit North Florida was to see our daughter and her family in Fleming Island.  We found Green Cove Springs to be a nice base.  The town has a rich history and lovely springs today. Folkston Georgia … Continue reading

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Central Florida

We all know central Florida is home to Disney World and lots of other big time tourist attractions.  Staying at an RV park near Clermont we’ve discovered many other attractions that appeal to us. Mt. Dora is a lovely town … Continue reading

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Florida as Tourists

Since we have lived in Florida nearly all of our lives, we have been looking forward to visiting our home state as tourists.  Its no wonder the state is so popular during the winter months.  The weather this year has … Continue reading

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Year End in Florida and 2016 Review

  The year end finds us back in Florida where our full-time adventure began nearly 2 years ago.  Its nice to be warm and enjoying sunny weather.  In our experience Florida is the only warm place in winter.  While we … Continue reading

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