New France and the River of May
In 1562, Jean Ribault directed his fleet to the mouth of a great river in the New World. He declared the land for France and the waterway "The River of May." A series of historic sites interpret the rise and fall of "New France."
To Spanish Shores
Exploring Florida's Spanish history up the St. Johns River to the shores south of St. Augustine, with time spent meandering around Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, on the site of the Mala Compara Plantation.
Going Primitive with Primrose
How do you car camp in a Volkswagen camper when you have no power? It takes ingenuity to keep electronics powered and a lantern to keep you up past hiker midnight
The Gardens of Dorothy B. Oven Park
Only seven acres in size, Dorothy B. Oven Park is a Tallahassee garden beloved by locals but little known outside the city, developed on a former nursery established by one of Florida's earliest camellia growers.
Florida and the CCC
Highlands Hammock State Park is home to the Florida CCC Museum, which recounts the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps contributions to Florida, particularly to the state park system.
Just Married
After three years of roaming the woods and the world together, John & I get married in the Ocala National Forest with a very hiker-style wedding.
Primrose and the Big O Hike
Our first outing with Primrose this fall was a trip to the Big O Hike. It rained, of course, to and from Okeechobee. But we had a splendid road trip in our VW camper.
Primrose, the Delivery Wagon
One of the best parts of owning a VW camper van is how versatile it can be. When Primrose isn’t home, we make use of her as our delivery vehicle for various projects.
Nine More Nights in Primrose
With our first Primrose trip of 2014 behind us, we see how snowbird RVers live in Florida. Not like us!
Kicking off Hiker Season with Primrose
The first of our 2014 explorations with Primrose helps kick off Florida Trail thru hikers season at Oasis Visitor Center
