Escape to the Everglades: Five Must-Do Everglades Destinations

by Denise // 12 August, 2020 // No Comments

Southeast Toyota and KOA Holiday Naples/Marco Island sponsored my family’s fun Everglades getaway. As part of our homeschool studies this past Spring, Liam and I read Escape to the Everglades. While studying the Florida history aspect of the core novel,... Continue reading →

The Happy Campers Strike Again

by Denise // 10 November, 2009 // 13 Comments

Now, that I’ve crawled out from under my never ending pile of laundry, I can write about our camping trip. Of course we had a fabulous time! This was our second camping trip to Hillsborough Rive State Park,... Continue reading →

Eskimo Kiss

by Denise // 15 April, 2009 // 44 Comments

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I’m a trail blazer…NOT!

by Denise // 14 April, 2009 // 5 Comments

Thankfully, I found time for a much needed run through the wilderness trails at Oscar Scherer. Not knowing how my foot would hold up, I decided to test out the shortest trail, the Green Trail. This flatwood trail consisted mostly... Continue reading →

I Love Oscar

by Denise // 14 April, 2009 // 8 Comments

With summer quickly approaching in the Sunshine State, our short-lived camping days are coming to a close. Wanting to squeeze in one more camping trip before the heat hits us, we pitched our tent at Oscar Scherer in Osprey, FL... Continue reading →

A Crummy Camping Trip

by Denise // 19 February, 2009 // 3 Comments

My good friend, John, always tells me, “Denise, you’re not a true camper until you camp in the rain.” This past weekend, I learned that I am NOT a real camper and I will avoid camping in the rain... Continue reading →

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