Jacksonville has several National Parks you can explore with the family. They offer spots for hiking, picnicking, forts, and Junior Ranger badges. Many of the National Park sites in North Florida are completely free to visit. One of our favorites is Fort Caroline National Monument. At this historic fort you can hike shaded trails, explore a small museum, and picnic by the river. Many people are familiar with the fort in downtown St. Augustine. Castillo de San Marcos is one of our biggest National Parks in the area. This site requires a small fee, but it’s worth it to see what’s inside.
North Florida is home to an extensive park system with lots of city, state, and even National Park sites in our area. If you’re looking for a day of adventure with the kids and don’t want to travel too far from home, there are lots of great spots you can visit in and around Jacksonville. […]
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We love our local Jacksonville parks, and one of the great things about them is that most of them are free to visit. With lots of great National Park sites and Florida State Parks in North Florida, you might want to take notice of the free National & State Park admission days so you can
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If you’ve ever wanted to camp on an island, away from the hustle and bustle of Jacksonville, then Cumberland Island might just be the adventure you’ve been looking for. The park offers primitive sites that are perfect for the family that wants to get away. Although it takes a little bit of planning, this is
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If your kids have ever wanted to become a National Park Junior Ranger, Jacksonville is a great place to begin their adventure. North Florida is home to an expansive park system. We’re lucky to have access to city, state and federal lands designated for our enjoyment of the outdoors. One of our favorite activities in
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Just an hour north of Jacksonville sits Cumberland Island National Seashore. The island is only accessible by ferry from St. Marys, Georgia and it makes for a great day trip with kids. You can also camp on Cumberland Island. That trip requires a little bit more planning, but you can read all about our experience
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