Campground Host Experiences Horse Lovers and Handipeople Needed jolenemac455, May 11, 2014 In response to some emails we sent out to all of the Florida State Parks about Campground Hosts and Park/Residential Hosts positions that get a campsite with amenities in exchange for working; most were what you would expect but this one struck me as different. I mean, how many parks… Continue Reading
Campground Host Experiences Cedar Key Museum State Park Volunteers Needed jolenemac455, May 10, 2014 Spend 16 weeks in OLD FLORIDA! Cedar Key and the surrounding area has remained unchanged for decades. Rural Levy County is still one of the most remote areas in Florida- no fast food restaurants and no chain grocery stores, just untamed wilderness and old town charm. Cedar Key Museum State… Continue Reading
Campground Host Experiences Paynes Creek in Bowling Green Florida jolenemac455, May 9, 2014 Paynes Creek Historic State Park is located outside the small town of Bowling Green, Florida. It borders on one side by the Peace River and the Paynes Creek runs through the middle. You can hike, fish, bike, picnic and visit the visitors center during the day time. At night small… Continue Reading
Campground Host Experiences Troy Springs State Park Branford Florida jolenemac455, May 8, 2014 Troy Springs State Park in Branford, Florida is a small little park with a lovely spring right next to the Suwannee River. You can picnic, swim (when the water in the Suwannee River is down), scuba dive in the spring and canoe and kayak up and down the river as… Continue Reading
Campground Host Experiences Letter From Rainbow Springs State Park jolenemac455, May 7, 2014 We received this letter in response to our email inquiry about volunteer live on-site positions available at Rainbow Springs State Park. Like most of the Florida State Parks we have emailed in the last week or so they are in desperate need of late spring through early fall volunteers. To… Continue Reading
Lessons in Camping Next Three State Parks jolenemac455, April 18, 2014 The next three state parks on our list is Alafia River State Park, Hillsborough River State Park and Lake Louisa State Park. Information for Campers: Alafia River State Park is located just off County Road 39 in Lithia, Florida. They have a relatively small campground with about 20 spaces designated… Continue Reading