Colt Creek State Park: Hidden Gem You Need to Visit
Category: Roam
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Is Colt Creek State Park Work Visiting? If you are searching for a peaceful Florida park without the crowds, you found it here. This place is the opposite of Disney World. It is not about dramatic views or bucket-list landmarks, it is where you come for quiet trails, wildlife, and a slower kind of adventure.…
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Our Trip To Cesar Chavez National Monument A Note for 2026 Visitors: In March 2026, The New York Times published an investigative report with allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez. As a result, California lawmakers withdrew legislation to expand the monument, and its future remains uncertain. As of April 2026, the monument remains open,…
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We expected to see big trees at Sequoia National Park, but we were not prepared for how large they really were. If you want to see trees larger than most buildings, 6000 feet up in the California mountains, plan your next visit to Sequoia. Quick Facts Location: Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, California Time Needed: 1-2…
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We went into Kings Canyon expecting a continuation of Sequoia – but what we experienced surprised us. While the roads were scary, the drive was worth it, as rushing rivers, waterfalls, and granite-slab mountains greeted us in a personal way with few crowds. Quick Facts Location: Sierra Nevada Mountains, California Time Needed: 1-3 days Best…
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Quick Facts Location: Wekiva River just north of Orlando Route: Kings Landing -> Emerald Cut -> Wild Upper Wekiva River -> Wekiva Island Distance: 10.5 miles of paddling Time Required: 6 hours Transportation: Paid shuttle available from Wekiva Island back to Kings Landing Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm (Latest shuttle from Wekiva Island) Activities: Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Canoeing, Swimming,…
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Quick Facts Location: Ocala National Forest near Fort McCoy, Florida Water Temp: 72°F year-round Entrance Fee: $14.50 per person Hours: 8am-Sundown Activities: Swimming, Snorkeling, Hiking, Picnicking, Boating Wildlife: Striped Bass, Turtles, Mullet, Bream, Manatees seasonally Best For: Swimming, kids, boat-access from Lake George Overview Silver Glen Springs features crystal clear water and an approachable, sandbar…
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Packed with bison, views, and prairie dogs, the Black Hills, and Badlands, South Dakota is a great place for your next family vacation. In this post, I will share my experiences on a 5-day western South Dakota vacation, along with tips, tricks, and sample itineraries to help you make the most out of your trip.…
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If you found my blog, the odds are that you are an explorer. Just like the explorers of early America, I am a hunter. If you aren’t already a hunter, I would encourage you to become one. Hunting a great way to learn more about wildlife and conservation, reflect, and provide high-quality meat of a…
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Overview Of Devils Tower National Monument Inspiring awe for generations, Devils Tower is an igneous butte in Wyoming near the Black Hills National Forest. It rises 867 feet from its base and was established as our country’s first National Monument. Devils Tower holds spiritual importance for Native American tribes and was featured in Close Encounters…
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Overview Of Custer State Park Custer is a national-park-level state park, by far the largest in South Dakota, and is commonly listed within the top 10 state parks in the whole country. Located just north and attached to Wind Cave, this 71,000 acre state park is home to great hiking, scenic drives, and other recreational…
