Planning a fun and affordable family vacation ahead of time is easier (and less pricey) than leaving it ’til the last minute, and here are some handy tips and tricks to help you plan a vacation the whole family will love.
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Getting Alligator Educated at Orlando’s Gatorland
One by one, the 12-14 foot gators slid onto the beach in front of me, their feet thrusting their huge armored plated bodies forward across the surface of sand and crushed shells. A row of giant jaws parted in anticipation, revealing rows of gleaming sharp teeth…
Blueberry Picking at Florida’s Red White & Blues Farm
Blueberry season in Florida runs from April through May, and my daughter and I headed to a u-pick blueberry farm in North Central Florida to try our hand at blueberry picking. 9 varieties of blueberry bushes stretch out in neat rows across 38 acres of the Red, White & Blues Farm in Williston, Florida, and they encourage you to taste them all.
Best of 2018: Adventure Review
The new year is just around the corner- so here’s a look back at the best of 2018: A year of adventure. With no bears. A serious snake encounter, a big gator, even a ghost, but no bears. Read on….
Charleston, South Carolina: Family Adventures in the Low Country
Notes From the Low Country Exploring Charleston with your kids is like opening a history text book and seeing the characters from the pages leap out and race down the cobblestone streets on horseback- chased by more characters on horseback brandishing bayonets, with a couple of pirates and a Scarlet O’Hara southern belle thrown into…
21 Things You Should Do With Your Kids This Year
The new year stretches out- but don’t let this year buzz by like the rest- make a plan, a family plan. Here are 21 things you should do with your kids to help you all connect as a family and help them grow to be self-confident individuals. 21 things. And the best part- most of them are free! Are you up to the challenge?
Florida Fishing Programs (Catch Fish-Win Prizes!)
Win cool stuff and do something you already love. The Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) offers Florida fishing recognition programs for your ultimate catches, from basic bragging rights to chances to win a boat! Your favorite fishing pastime just got a whole lot better…
Geocaching for Beginners
With over a million caches and 9 million hunters, geocaching has become a popular pastime. But although Geocaching only began 17 years ago, people have been stashing all sorts of caches throughout history. You don’t need to be a pirate or spy to partake of this global treasure hunt, in fact, it’s easier than you imagine…
What Kind of Adventurer Are You?
Summer break is just around the corner! Time to start making plans! What kind of adventurer are you? Check out our list to reveal your adventure-style and dive into some inspiration to help plan your next escape.
The Best of 2014: Adventure Review
This past year I rediscovered some old favorites, like snorkeling. I love snorkeling! I used to snorkel in the Med! How could I forget that? And chasing schools of fish with my daughter in the Florida Panhandle was incredible.
