Category: Travel
Volusia County is beautiful, but everyone loves a good road trip. Follow our travel writer, Kelsey Walters, along her journey as she explores and photographs different unique places in Florida.
More than 1,000 larger-than-life whimsical illuminated sculptures will light up Brevard Zoo this spring for a new nighttime event called Illumi-Nature. This experience will be held 7-10 p.m. daily from March 13 to March 29 before moving to select Thursdays-Sundays from April 2 to May 10 from 7-10 p.m. Illumi-Nature will be powered by LuminoCity Festival, the New York based company that has drawn more Read More » Continue reading Illumi-Nature Springs to Life at Brevard Zoo
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After three long years of closure following the devastating flooding from Hurricane Ian—when much of the island sat underwater and infrastructure was heavily damaged — Hontoon Island State Park officially reopened in October 2025. And let me tell you, the locals are thrilled. This little slice of wild Florida has always been beloved, but now it feels like a comeback story with muddy boots and Read More » Continue reading Back in the Wild: Rediscovering Hontoon Island State Park
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Best Outdoor Adventures in North Florida There’s something about North Florida that invites you to slow down—really slow down—and our family’s recent trip to Live Oak and Suwannee County delivered exactly that kind of reset. ECC readers may remember Suwannee Music Park from past adventures; it’s a place we return to year after year for winter festivals and holiday lights, and one of our favorite Read More » Continue reading Where History Meets the River: Exploring Suwannee County
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Christmas Cruise: Laughs, History, and Doing Nothing Tiffany and I started our Christmas cruise by getting up earlier than we wanted and pointing the car toward Miami, already in vacation mode even though the sun wasn’t fully on board yet. Somewhere along the way I missed the exit. Normally that’s just annoying, but this time it turned into a win. We were hungry, so we Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Sets Sail
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Dive Into Space History in Titusville If you’ve ever judged a museum by its square footage, let the American Space Museum gently remind you that heart, passion, and rocket-fueled enthusiasm matter far more than size. Tucked into downtown Titusville, this museum may be compact, but it’s absolutely bursting with stories, artifacts, and the kind of inspiration that sticks with you long after you walk back Read More » Continue reading Small Museum, Giant Dreams: A Visit to the American Space Museum
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We took off from Orlando for a quick four-day getaway to Birmingham, Alabama — Tiffany, Porter and Bailey seeing it all for the first time. The flight was smooth, barely an hour and a half, and just long enough for Tiffany and me to squeeze in a Christmas rom-com. I insisted I didn’t cry… I did. I blamed it on the altitude and refused further Read More » Continue reading Bobby G on Vacation: A Four-Day Reset in Birmingham, Alabama
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A Unique Nighttime Adventure If you’re looking for something memorable to enjoy this season—whether you’re hosting family, planning a date night, or simply wanting to experience the wild in a new way—the Brevard Zoo’s all-new Lights On: A Nighttime Art Exhibit offers a beautifully unique adventure. This after-dark experience blends art, conservation, and nocturnal animal encounters into one glowing, immersive evening. Asian lantern festivals at Read More » Continue reading Lights On at Brevard Zoo: A Nighttime Art & Wildlife Experience
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A 30-MINUTE DRIVE TRANSPORTS YOU TO FLORIDA’S SUPERNATURAL CAPITAL October is here, and what better way to embrace the season than a trip to Cassadaga, the “Psychic Capital of the World.” It is located an easy 30-minute cruise down State Road 44 — just take a left before I-4. This historic community is known for its mediums, mystics and legends that blur the line between Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Visits Cassadaga
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If you’ve ever wanted to dip a toe into the world of ghost tours but weren’t sure if your kids—or, let’s be real, your own nerves—could handle it, Past and Presence Historic Ghost Tours has you covered. With two locations, Cocoa Village and Titusville, and both family-friendly and adults-only options, they’ve managed to strike the perfect balance between spooky fun and spine-chilling history. We recently Read More » Continue reading Past, Presence, and a Few Paranormal Pals: Ghost Tours with a Twist
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There’s something special about squeezing in one last summer adventure before the back-to-school grind. For us, that meant packing up the pop-up camper, the bug spray, and a truckload of snacks for a quick camping trip at Tomoka State Park in Ormond Beach. Just a short drive from home, it’s the kind of place that feels miles away once you roll in beneath the canopy Read More » Continue reading S’more Fun Close to Home: Camping at Tomoka State Park
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