Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Florida's Forgotten Coast

Hi All,

"This is one of the nicest campgrounds we've ever stayed at!" That was Sandy's reaction as we pulled in to St George Island State Park on the Florida Gulf Coast about 80 miles south of Tallahassee. The park occupies the eastern half of a narrow 20 mile long barrier island. The 60 camp sites are large, well separated with dense foliage between. 

Less than a half mile from the campground, the ocean beach stretches for miles. Only if you look very closely will you see people in the distance. We walked a couple of miles along the beach and had a small pod of bottlenose dolphins swimming 100 yards offshore.


The lighthouse is at the center of the island. The view from the top must be spectacular but it was closed for repairs.

Back from the beach we sat outside reading and were entertained by this red squirrel munching on a pine cone.
What a great place to relax and unwind from our cross country drive.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
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Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

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