Do you like getting out in nature? I sure do. You've been stuck indoors all week so why not get outside and breath in some fresh air in the woods. Forget about the bugs and how far it is to the next bathroom. Giggle!
After my week of organizing for my 2019 challenge I needed to get out of the house and see the blue sky and feel the wind on my face. For me this always calls for a road trip to a local state park.
If you are taking part in the 2019 organizing challenge then you need to get out in nature to reward yourself too. Look up your state parks and see if they have the passport book like we do here. It's a lot of fun to get the pages stamped. It makes you feel like you are visiting exotic places far away. When in reality you are still in your own state.
I love visiting my Florida State Parks as a way to unwind and relax my whole body and mind after a long week of chores and adulting.
My daughter and I went on a family day trip to Saint Augustine, Florida. It's about an hours drive from our house in Volusia County Florida.
Our first Florida State Park we visited was Faver Dykes.
There is no ranger station but there is a resident ranger in the park to make sure guests stay safe. It's the honor system of paying to help support the park.
Cost is $5 per vehicle
There is a lake and pavilion as well as restrooms. You can fish off the dock if you have a license. Nature trails are the main focus of the park. There is also a playground for the kids.
Our second visit was to Fort Mose about 20 minutes down the road and still in Saint Augustine. Cost is $2 per person that is paid inside the visitor center. They have a museum inside the building with interactive videos telling about the history of the fort and pictures showing the time period.
The first picture is an old board walk down in the marsh.
The second picture is a tree with red berries on it.
The third picture is a crab eating algae.
The fourth picture is a statue outside the park entrance of a Spanish conquistador.
Nature trails are in several places in the park. The boardwalk takes you to a marsh where the Fort used to be. Now there is only underground ruins that archeologist discovered with signs explaining what they found.
What To Bring
I always bring my own food and purified water bottle from home. Saves money on the fill ups.
Make sure you fill up the tank with gas in your town to save money on the tourist traps off the highway.
I usually scope out the local grocery store and stock up on any snacks or drinks we run out on for the ride home.
Cost
Lunch and snacks cost $18. Gas $40
For more pictures of our trip check out my social media sites.
If you want to join in the 2019 Organizing Challenge with us you can do so here.
