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With 30 lighthouses to explore in the state, the east coast of Florida is one of the best places to start! There are 10 lighthouses along the east coast including the two tallest in Florida. One of the most exciting parts is many of the lighthouse towers are open to the public to climb. Continue…
Visiting Florida lighthouses is a fun activity for anyone who is looking for something a little different to do! Some lighthouses are accessible only by boat or ferry while others are accessible by land. Many are open to the public year-round to climb while others may only be open on select dates. This will be…
Did you know there are 175 Florida State Parks in Florida? A variety of outdoor activities including paddling, bicycling, camping, hiking, swimming, and horseback riding can be found at these parks. If you live near Sarasota, Florida I’ve rounded up 10 Florida State Parks within a 1-hour drive. 10 Florida State Parks near Sarasota Below…
Tired of the long lines at the theme parks? For something different and much more affordable, check out Florida State Parks near Orlando! I have rounded up 8 parks within a 1-hour drive of Orlando to visit. Keep reading to see which park you want to visit first! 8 Florida State Parks within 1 hour…
National Parks usually get all the hype, but in addition to the 63 national parks there are hundreds of national memorials, monuments, and seashores. Florida is home to 11 national park sites, and I recently visited De Soto National Memorial in Bradenton, Florida. I wasn’t sure what to expect or how long it would take…
National Parks have become a popular traveling destination over recent years and for good reason. The national park system is incredible! One of the most accessible airports to fly into to drive to several national parks is Las Vegas. Keep reading for a road trip itinerary for national parks near Las Vegas, Nevada A Quick…