April 28th, 2010
On Sunday May 16th there will be free entry to all state parks except Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.
Even though it is very cost efficient to head to the state parks for a day of fun for the entire family, in these times of hardship it sure does help to save a few dollars on the entry of the parks.
So pack the ice chests and grab the Frisbee and head out to a park today.
Make sure to take advantage of the park locator on this site.
Another awesome event coming up in May.
Friday may 28th-30th. Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs.
That looks like a LOT of fun!! If you are anywhere near this park I would check this one out. Make sure to let us know how it was.
Have a wonderful Month of May!!
April 9th, 2010
This was a really neat little park. No entrance fee’s at all. There is a small covered picnic area with lots of shade for nice lunches with the family. There are 14 miles of walking/hiking trails. The man that cares for the park was such a nice friendly man! We were very impressed with this little park.
The fishing from here must be amazing because there were lots and lots of trucks and boat trailers in the parking lot.
The launching fee is $5.00.
Another nice thing about this park is that they post all upcoming events all over the park. Sometimes smaller parks are more intimate and in tune with the community and therefore it feels like they care about the surrounding area and its residents. 
There are nice little hotel rooms to rent and stay a while at this park and I do recommend that. They are shady and quite cozy. Fire pit out front and a picnic table. 
We really enjoyed our visit to this park and suggest that if you want a nice place to put your boat in the water that you come here. I also would love to just sit back along the river and read while Travis and Austin fish.
Thanks for such a nice experience Econfina River State Park. We will be back!!
March 21st, 2010
This was a really nice park. Camp ground was very nice. Completely packed with campers, family and friends!! That just tells me that it must be a nice place to camp!
The lake is gorgeous!! There is a really nice boat dock which leads you into the gorgeous Lake Manatee. Boat motors have to be less than 20 horse power. Kayaking and canoeing are a wonderful relaxing way to enjoy the surrounding scenery. Lake Manatee serves as a water reservoir for Manatee and Sarasota counties. Don’t let the name fool you. You will not see any manatee here. There is a dam between the lake and manatee river. You will however be able to see and catch plenty of fish. Make sure you have the proper fishing licenses. The park also boasts a wonderful fishing dock.
Read More about our trip to Lake Manatee State Park
March 9th, 2010
This park has a very nice camping area that happened to be full, so that tells me that if you want to camp at this particular state park I would make reservations first. Reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance through ReserveAmerica. Book Online or call (800) 326-3521 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) or TDD (888) 433-0287. This state park offers full facility camping, as well as primative. There are also three primative youth group sites that will accomodate up to 20 people. Available at these sites are, open air showers, restroom, ground grill and picnic tables. To make a reservation for one of these sites call the park @ 407-884-2009. Well behaved pets are welcome at this park. I did notice that certain area’s, like down near the spring, no pets are allowed.
Read More about our trip to Wekiwa Springs State Park
