Looking to visit Silver Springs State Park? We came into the Ocala area initially to visit Juniper Springs State Park but stumbled across a little gem along the way – Silver Springs. The reason this discovery came to be is that we decided not to camp at Juniper Spring on account that it had no …

Looking for the best shelling beaches in Florida? After visiting Marco Island in Florida (home to fabulous shelling) it started to make me curious as to what are the very best beaches in Florida for shelling. So if you are going on a beach vacation, you might like to consider basing yourself at one of …

Looking for the best foods to try in Florida? This year we spent quite a bit of time in Florida so we wanted to try as many Florida Foods as possible. If you are visiting Florida, here are 10 traditional Florida Foods you simply have to try! 10 Best Foods to try in Florida on …

Looking for the best Everglades Airboat Tours? There is really no doubt that an Everglades Airboat Ride is one of the best ways to explore the Everglades National Park in Florida. But with so many possible tours available, the decision about which tour to pick is agonising! We spent hours searching the net to determine …

Wondering what’s at the Ernest F Coe Visitor Centre? The first place you will likely hit when you enter the Everglades National Park is the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center. This centre holds a wealth of information about visiting the Everglades National Park. What to see at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center As you approach …

Walking, cycling or touring the Shark Valley Trails in the Everglades National Park is an awesome way to spend a day or afternoon. It is definitely one of the Best Hiking Trails in the Everglades! We walked part of the trail and it was still thoroughly enjoyable even though we didn’t make the full distance. …

For those wishing to explore the everglades on foot, the Anhinga Trail which starts from Royal Palm Visitor Center in the Everglades is the best place in the National Park. We absolutely love visiting National Parks in the USA. In fact, it is probably our favourite thing to do in the US. Keep reading to …

Our discovery of the Gumbo Limbo Trail began when we went to start the more popular Anhinga Trail which starts from Royal Palm Visitor Center in the Everglades National Park and the heat hit us! The trail was so hot in the midday sun. Luckily, we spotted a nearby paradise: the lush, shaded Gumbo Limbo …