Beth at Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge The area around Jonathan Dickinson State Park has lots of other interesting natural attractions, not to mention the shopping and restaurants in surrounding Tequesta, Jupiter and Juno Beach.  A new spot, to us, was the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. We’ve traversed the intracoastal waterway (ICW) through the…

Pontoon Tour Boat “Loxahatchee River Queen III” Stopped here for Manatees One of the more interesting activities at Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a tour of the Loxahatchee river. While the river itself is great, make sure you book a tour when the boat will stop at Trapper Nelson’s compound. Trapper Nelson was a real character who…

A year ago we bought svIntuition while visiting Beth’s relatives in Florida. Johathan Dickinson State Park is the first place we stayed and a perfect spot to return to for a repeat of giving thanks and enjoying togetherness with family. Only 3.5 miles from relatives, the campground couldn’t be much more convenient.  The two distinct camping areas are…

Looking for a place to camp near  I-95 on a Saturday before Thanksgiving, Beth found the Altamaha Regional Park, outside of Brunswick, Georgia. Fifteen miles inland from the freeway, the park had small sites, right on the river, with full hook-ups for only $24 per night. It is a haven for fishermen and duck hunters. Even…

We made a discovery in Savannah last weekend. There is place for small RV’s right in the downtown historic district. The parking lot at the visitor’s center has spaces specifically marked for RV’s. The couple we talked with said it was $24 for 48 hours and the lot has a 24 hour security guard. It is adjacent…

A glimpse of the Foothills Before the Rain We’re relaxing after a quick trip to Asheville, NC. We were up in the mountains to tour the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA). They have a Mechatronics major that interests Noah.  It is a combination of Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer engineering. We were going to…