Category: Florida

Jun 16, 2019 – Springing into Action

Driving in Florida, in the summer. Our five-month trip begins here. Our tow route to Blue Springs State Park. Avoid driving I-4 through Orlando while pulling at all costs! Our 250-mile towing route from Chokoloskee Island to Blue Spring State Park began and ended without drama. Well, maybe a little drama as we drove I-4 … Continue reading Jun 16, 2019 – Springing into Action →

Aug 5, 2018 – Florida’s Unconquered

“The case of the Seminoles constitutes at present the only exception to the successful efforts of the government to remove the Indians to the homes assigned them west of the Mississippi.” President Martin Van Buren I rarely think about names of places, but Lake Seminole’s name is familiar, yet seems out of place. So, I … Continue reading Aug 5, 2018 – Florida’s Unconquered →

Aug 1, 2018 – A Place Where People Visit and Never Leave

“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. “ Lao Tzu For the past 15 years, Vivian and I spent almost every weekend and vacation day paddling our canoes through the Everglades. On occasion, we take trips lasting 8 to 10 days and paddle upwards of 20 miles from one … Continue reading Aug 1, 2018 – A Place Where People Visit and Never Leave →

Jul 30, 2018 – Purveyors of Summer Shade

“Sometimes I think I’ve figured out some order in the universe, but then I find myself in Florida.” Susan Orlean Our first campsite. We requested a pull through and they put us right next to the entrance. Five nights at Lake Rousseau RV Resort, the self-described Purveyors of winter warmth & summer shade, gave us … Continue reading Jul 30, 2018 – Purveyors of Summer Shade →