Swim, dive, float, and paddle the sparkling waters at Florida’s Blue Spring State Park & Campground. During the cooler months, come back to see the manatees. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
On a Tomoka State Park camping trip, enjoy outdoor recreation, explore Florida’s rich history, and drive a National Scenic Byway. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. Shakedown As a...
Get out on the water, tour a botanical garden, and explore a state park! These and many more Lake County Florida outdoor adventures await you “The Perfect Distance Away.” This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Visit Lake County, FL. All...
The Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival celebrates this rare art and unique slice of backwoods Florida culture annually on the second Saturday in April. This post is sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Florida’s Local Culture...
Experience haunted St Augustine with a unique ghost tour, a stay at a historical inn, and a chance encounter with spirits of another kind. This article is sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA and our local hosts Ghosts and Gravestones, Ghost Tours of St. Augustine, and the St....
Ride along as we chase Florida waterfalls so rare and elusive that they don’t even position on Google Maps. Until now, that is . . . . Backroad Planet readers know Jerry and I are confirmed waterfall-chasers. We have chased hundreds of waterfalls, not...
Immerse yourself in the Sunshine State’s rich history by attending authentic living history events and historical war reenactments in Florida. When VISIT FLORIDA asked me to write a sponsored post about historical war reenactments in our home state, I...
Eleven authoritative web sites run by locals are great resources to help you plan a road trip or travel itinerary to see the REAL Florida. I am a 5th-generation Native Floridian, and although I have traveled the world since childhood and plan to continue for years to...
Most people have no clue, but there are three natural waterfalls in Florida you can visit not too far off the beaten path: Falling Creek Falls, Falling Waters State Park, and Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park. UPDATE: Since publishing this article, we...
I’m Howard, a guy from Central Florida who believes taking scenic routes, scouting historical sites, and immersion in local flavor are the best ways to travel. Whether it be road trips across America, fly-drives to international destinations, or cruises on the mighty waters, I invite you to use Backroad Planet’s destination stories, travel guides, and planning resources to design your own adventures. Please contact me if I can assist you in any way.
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