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.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is more than just a scenic route – it’s an immersive journey through one of Florida’s most unique ecosystems. So load up the car, bring your binoculars, and start the new year with an unforgettable adventure. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, our family was ready for a change of pace – something calming, inspiring and outdoors. What better Read More » Continue reading Kicking Off the New Year at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
The holiday season in Volusia County and Central Florida offers a dazzling array of festivities to make your days merry and bright. From enchanting light displays and icy adventures to magical lanterns and heartwarming traditions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re in the mood to stroll through glowing pathways, bundle up for a frosty experience, or simply soak up the spirit of the Read More » Continue reading Holiday Must-Dos in Volusia and Central Florida
Article & Photos by: Kelsey Walters The start of fall signals two very important seasons for our family – the all important Spooky Season, and the perfect weather for Camping Season. When you think of Disney, you probably picture Cinderella’s Castle, iconic parades, and fireworks lighting up the sky over Magic Kingdom and the neighboring parks. But if you’re looking for something a bit more Read More » Continue reading Discovering Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground
Oakland, FL Article & Photos by: Kelsey Walters Florida is a place where nature still thrives, with wide-open spaces and wildlife that remind us of the state’s wild roots. Beyond the theme parks and busy beaches, there’s a side of Florida that’s all about peaceful hikes, birdwatching, and the simple pleasure of being surrounded by nature. Just a short 30-minute drive from Orlando, Oakland Nature Read More » Continue reading Central Florida’s Hidden Gem: Oakland Nature Preserve
Kissimmee, FL Article & Photos by: Kelsey Walters This past month for my birthday, my parents surprised our family with tickets to Medieval Times. Surprisingly, although we’ve been covering day trips and destinations throughout Florida for years now, it is one of the things I hadn’t had the chance to experience yet. Stepping into History at Medieval Times We arrived at the well-known castle in Read More » Continue reading Medieval Times: A Feast for the Ages
Brightline Passenger Trains Article & Photos by: Kelsey Walters Not long ago, our family was taking back-to-back trips to Miami. With a couple of daunting drives ahead of us, one of which was only for a single day, we were dreading the thought of double road trips in South Florida traffic. Then we saw the promotion for buy-one-get-one free tickets on Florida’s high-speed passenger train, Read More » Continue reading Ditch the Highway for High Speed Rail
With Travel Specialist Autumn Thurston As the editor of our magazine for the past nine years, I’ve had the honor of sharing countless stories with our readers. I love being able to share my experiences with everyone, and this month’s story is particularly special. In April of 2023, the love of my life, Scotty Sudakis, asked me to marry him. After the initial flurry of Read More » Continue reading Inside Look: My Destination Wedding & Cruise Adventure
Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims, Florida All photos by Kelsey Walters // Property of East Coast Current To me, nothing announces the arrival of warm weather more than fresh fruit, and what better way to get that produce to your table than to pick it yourself? Being well into spring with summer rapidly approaching, Floridians have been getting our share of warmth for a Read More » Continue reading Ever After U-Pick Farms – Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims Open for Picking for a Short Time
All photos by Kelsey Walters // Property of East Coast Current To me, nothing announces the arrival of warm weather more than fresh fruit, and what better way to get that produce to your table than to pick it yourself? Being well into spring with summer rapidly approaching, Floridians have been getting our share of warmth for a while now. Thanks to lots of sunny Read More » Continue reading Weekend Blues @ Ever After Blueberry Farm
Article & Photos by: Kelsey Walters Over Spring Break, our family took a day trip down to Miami, specifically with our sites set on the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Nestled amongst the skyscrapers of downtown and overlooking the cruise port and Biscayne Bay, this six-story interactive museum packs a serious punch and our entire day was spent exploring. With our budding scientist, Read More » Continue reading Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami
