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How to See Everglades National Park in One Day: The Perfect Itinerary
After spending five days exploring Everglades National Park and being blown away by its sheer size, unique landscape, and jaw-snapping wildlife, we’ve compiled the best ways to see the park in one day. Spanning 1.5 million acres, this national park may seem too overwhelming for a day trip, but you’d be surprised at just how…
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How to Camp in the Everglades: RV + Tent-Camping Guide
Our first camping trip in Everglades National Park was unforgettable. But with the park stretching across an impressive 1.5 million acres, choosing the right campground took some planning. The Everglades offers 3 main camping options—Long Pine Key Campground, Flamingo Campground, and various Backcountry Campgrounds. In this guide, we’ll break down the pros and cons of…
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Our 9 Favorite Hikes in Everglades National Park
Spanning an incredible 1.5 million acres, Everglades National Park is the 10th largest national park in the United States. As you can imagine, with all this land comes a lot of hiking trails. We’ll be outlining the top trails, along with their distance, difficulty, common wildlife sightings, and more! Although the Everglades isn’t known for…
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The 5 Visitor Centers of the Everglades: Decide Which is Right For You
We recently made the trip down to Everglades National Park in our van and were left in awe of its breathtaking wildlife, stunning landscapes, and sheer size! Spanning an incredible 1.5 million acres, the Everglades doesn’t just have 1 visitor center—but 5, each strategically placed in different corners of the park. This guide breaks down…
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The TOP 5 Magical Ways to Experience St. Augustine’s Christmas Lights
From late November through the end of January, the historic streets of St. Augustine are transformed into a dazzling wonderland, illuminated by more than 3 million sparkling holiday lights. This beloved tradition, known as the Nights of Lights, draws visitors from near and far—but is it truly as magical as it sounds, or just another…
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Ultimate Guide to Downtown Fernandina Beach: Top Things to Do, See, and Eat
As Florida natives, we’ve fallen in love with downtown Fernandina Beach time and time again. Located just 45 minutes north of Jacksonville, this historic seaside town on Amelia Island offers everything from a quaint historic downtown to lush state parks, mouthwatering eats, and clean, sunny beaches. In this Ultimate Guide, we share our top 5…
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11 Must-Try Activities in Fernandina Beach FL: A Quick Guide
As Florida locals, Fernandina Beach has hands-down become one of our favorite spots to hang out on Amelia Island, if not all of North Florida! In this guide, we’ve broken down our top 11 favorite activities in Fernandina Beach FL to make planning your upcoming visit a breeze. From checking out their one-of-a-kind Pinball Museum…
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11 Mouthwatering Restaurants in Fernandina Beach FL: Ultimate Eating Guide
We’ve visited Fernandina Beach, FL, several times now, and each visit has only deepened our love for its varied local food scene. From German Biergartens and hip gastropubs to contemporary cafés and bagel shops, this charming beach town has something for every taste. Here are 11 restaurants in Fernandina Beach, FL, that have caught our…
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Exploring Historic Portsmouth, VA: Ultimate Trip-Planning Guide
Portsmouth, Virginia, is one of our favorite destinations for its small-town feel, located in an urban and industrial area. Nestled along the Elizabeth River across from Norfolk, Portsmouth combines its rich maritime heritage with a vibrant local culture made up of annual festivals, live music bars, and friendly locals. In this guide, we’ll share our favorite activities in…
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Things to Do in Muscle Shoals AL: Ultimate Guide to The Shoals Region!
We’ve visited The Shoals region of Alabama twice now while boating the Great Loop, and each trip has left us even more captivated than the last! The heart of the region, Muscle Shoals in Colbert County, is especially known for its legendary music heritage, and surrounding towns like Florence and Sheffield also offer unique attractions.…
