Staycation List

State Parks offer great options for families that want to just get away for the day or weekend. One of our favorite parks is Alafia River State park. This park offers awesome mountain bike trails and great camp sites with electricity and water at each site. You can pitch a tent for $18 per night and the kids will have plenty to do during the day. Here are just some of the activities you can enjoy:

Kids:

• Playground.
• Hiking trails.
• Fishing.
• Bicycling.

Adults:

• Mountain biking (arguable the best in Central Florida).
• Fishing.
• Hiking.

While in the area, you need to travel 5 miles North of the park on SR 39 and visit Rick’s Custom Meats for some great barbecue and sandwiches. It’s a great source for a picnic menu for the park or barbecue after a long day hiking and biking.

Here is a map showing both locations, hover over the points to get directions:

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Remember, it’s not a staycation if you are on your phone all day. Turn the cell phone off and enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine!