![]() Augustine and there was plenty to do and see. We stayed for a week at the Anastasia State Park because it was in the city of St. Music By the Sea & Volleyball at the Pier Park Walk from Anastatia State Park to the St. By the end of May, it was too hot for us to boondock in Florida-we would have had to run our generator all night to keep our motorhome temperature down to 75 degrees. We were just glad they provided electricity so we could run our air conditioning. Maybe by not providing sewer hookups in the campsites it keeps people from staying too many days in a stretch and gives more folks a chance to stay in the State Parks. We had to drive to the dump site to dump our sewer after three or four days, so that's when it was time to move on to the next State Park. Each site had electricity and water hookups, but no sewer. Most campsites in the state parks had natural sight-screens from neighboring sites with large shade trees, tall saw palmetto plants, and other vines and brush (full of spiders and their webs). The brilliant red cardinals and curious tree squirrels kept her entertained while she was tethered in our campsite. She never understood why we wouldn't let her. Bella, our dachshund, is a natural born hunter and thought the turtles were something that should be chased when they ran. We enjoyed the many turtles munching grass along one path we walked in Anastasia State Park. Not all of the wildlife was scary in the Florida State Parks. I especially enjoyed the galloping white horse kite that flew above the RVs.īella Kept a Close Eye Out for Any Critter That Moved ![]() The weather was hot and breezy in late May, a perfect day for kite-flying in the state park. She satisfied her hunter's need by sniffing and digging in a few sand-crab holes in the sand. The beach stretches for miles, though we had to walk a ways down the public sidewalk to reach the public beach where we could take Bella. We would have liked to stay longer, but one site was available for two nights due to a cancellation, so we happily accepted it. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Park in Flagler Beach is a very popular, small campground so we were fortunate to get a site. Good Kite-Flying Weather at Flagler Beach Gamble Rogers Memorial State Park, Flagler Beach We enjoyed the long stroll on the boardwalk through the swamps to see where the Manatee Springs water joined the historic Suwannee River, hoping to see one of the endangered Manatees that live in the river, though we never did. Manatee Springs State Park was one of the most beautiful, but the signs warning to watch for alligators and the two snakes we saw on our walk there were enough to keep us out of the swimming area. I have to admit that even after camping in four Florida State Parks, I never did get comfortable with watching for snakes and alligators on our walks. Our biggest complaint was that dogs were not allowed on the beaches within the State Parks so we had to take Bella to a beach outside of the parks for our walks. The park rangers were very friendly and helpful in each State Park we camped in. Most likely we were given a site that someone had reserved and then cancelled at the last minute. It is highly recommended to have a reservation at the state parks during the summer vacation months, but we were always lucky enough to pull in at between 5:00 and 6:00 in the evening and get the last RV site available. George Island State Park the end of May without a reservation since we like to be flexible about where we decide to land our motorhome for the night. Many of the state parks had white sand beaches, swimming areas, rolling sand dunes that are strictly protected, nearby restaurants, and nature walks through wooded areas and saw palmettos groves that we could enjoy with Bella. The Florida State Parks along the coastal areas that we visited were beautiful, interesting, relatively inexpensive, had water and electric hookup, and, surprisingly, had laundry facilities in good condition! They provide a multitude of opportunities for walking and bicycling, contributing to our goal of living a healthier lifestyle. Beautiful Tree Carving at Destin Margaritaville Entry
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