Category Archives: Florida

We Begin Our Journey North, March-April 2022

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Michigan Traveler

We left Key West on March 10th and headed for the Tampa area. We made an overnight stop at our “go to” campground on the Tamiami Trail (US-41), Midway Campground, operated by the US Forest Service. It’s not easy to … Continue reading →

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Back to Paradise (Key West) – Dec 2021 – Mar 2022

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Michigan Traveler

We departed from Patrick Space Force Base on Dec 9, 2021 and drove to Sigsbee Island RV Park at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West in one long day. We arrived after dark and, as required by their policy, we … Continue reading →

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Exploring Florida’s Space Coast, Oct-Dec 2021

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Michigan Traveler

Manatee Cove RV Park at Patrick Space Force Base is a nice location. The park itself is right on the shore of the Banana River and a short bike ride away from the Atlantic Ocean. On a clear day (or … Continue reading →

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Home to Michigan and Our “Sprint” to Florida – October 2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Michigan Traveler

We love going back to Michigan for several reasons. Not only do we enjoy Michigan as a pleasant place to stay, but a lot of our family and many of our friends are still here. We also maintain our doctors, … Continue reading →

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Moving Day in Panama City – March 2021

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Michigan Traveler

We had thought of visiting the RV park at Tyndall Air Force Base a few years back, but in 2018 Hurricane Michael changed that. When Michael came ashore with 155 mph winds and a 9 foot storm surge, it leveled … Continue reading →

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Tampa and Homosassa – with Family and Friends – March 2021

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Michigan Traveler

From Recreation Plantation we made the short drive to Port Richey in the Tampa area. Pat’s brother and sister and their spouses had rented a house in New Port Richey, we have a niece that lives in nearby Oldsmar, and … Continue reading →

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Recreating at Recreation Plantation – Jan-Mar 2021

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Michigan Traveler

Throughout our stay at Recreation Plantation COVID-19 was always a factor in our planning and decision-making. We formed an informal “bubble” with our friends. On occasion, we did participate in community events, but did our best to be friendly and … Continue reading →

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Knee Surgery as a Full-Time RVer – Again, December 2020

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Michigan Traveler

In 2018 I underwent surgery to have partial knee replacements on both knees. A lifetime of running and parachute jumps had finally caught up to me. On my left knee I remember my doctor telling me that the knee would … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Recreation Plantation, November-December 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Michigan Traveler

The Coronavirus Pandemic has caused many changes to our normal routine. While for most people that means wearing masks and maintaining social distancing, in our case it affects where we live. We normally spend our winters in Key West, but … Continue reading →

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Just Another Day in Paradise – Jan-Mar 2020

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Michigan Traveler

This was our seventh winter of the last nine years in Key West. We have never found a nicer place to spend the winter. I don’t think you can get any farther south in the Continental US. As we have … Continue reading →

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