Bugs and Forest photos from GHB State Park

Here are some photos from our trip to Gold Head Branch State Park last weekend – see my previous blog post for details on the trip. First, the macros (click to enlarge). Surprised Cricket Grumpy Cricket Teeny Tiny Spider with Continue reading Bugs and Forest photos from GHB State Park

Camping at Gold Head Branch State Park

I scheduled a spur-of-the-moment trip to Gold Head Branch State Park (about 2 1/2 hours north of Lake Mary) for a Friday through Sunday stay – literally decided to do this Thursday night for a Friday departure. My kids are accustomed to my spontaneity Continue reading Camping at Gold Head Branch State Park

Camping at Sertoma Youth Ranch

On Saturday 1/18 after attending the Brooksville Raid event, we drove to Sertoma just before sunset. Most scouts stayed in tents, but a few of us shared the bunk house because we opted not to bear the cold weather.  I Continue reading Camping at Sertoma Youth Ranch

Webelos Woods: Webelos to Scout Transition Weekend

Friday (12/6) we headed out to Camp Lanoche for another scouting weekend. Here’s a photo from the car as we’re coming in to the campground just before sunset. We had to boogie to get our tent set up before darkness Continue reading Webelos Woods: Webelos to Scout Transition Weekend

Alexander Springs

James and I went camping for 2 nights at Alexander Springs. The campground was nice (although noisy at night), and the weather was perfect. We brought both cars because Alexander Springs is a little over an hour from each of Continue reading Alexander Springs

Camping at Camp Lanoche

Friday 10/11/13 started our weekend of camping at Lake Lanoche with the Cub Scouts. Camp Lanoche is located in the southern part of the Ocala National Forest – about an hour from our house. This was our first cub scout Continue reading Camping at Camp Lanoche

Rainbow Springs Camping Trip, March 2013

The boys and I went to Rainbow Springs for a weekend getaway Friday through Sunday. We kayaked the Rainbow River a few weeks ago, but this was our first visit to the campground and the state park trails.