Feb 28 – March 1,  2015   Phew!!  We made it!    We didn’t get in last night until 8:30 p.m.  It was an experience backing into our site in the dark.  David did a great job.  It is soooo nice to be back in our “home”.   We both got our first full nights rest in a long time.

We were in for a VERY pleasant surprise this morning.  What a beautiful park.  We have a waterfront site and I am in my glory … birds, birds, birds.  The day is filled with scattered showers, but we dodged a few raindrops and did some exploring.  Fort De Soto is not your typical tourist attraction. The kids would have a ball letting their imaginations run wild and use the Fort as a stage.  You are your own guide.    Bicycles are a must here,  the Pinellas bike trail is a great way to get around.    E T loves the dog beach and dog park.

I’ve commented before about how great Florida State Parks are and I’m adding Florida County Parks to the list.   We’ve stayed at Kathryn Abbey Hanna County Park in Jacksonville, Fl.  twice.  I would be hard pressed to chose which I like better.

The only negative here is the lack of cell and internet service at the site.  It’s not a problem at the Ranger Station.

March 1,  2015     There are two fishing piers here that you can fish from without a license.   There is a ferry that you can take to Edgemont Key which we considered until we found out E T was welcome on the Ferry, but could not get off the boat.  We are enjoying spending time with her at the dog park and beach,  to much, to leave her in the RV for the better part of the day.    David and I did go biking for a few hours and walked the Barrier Free Nature Trail.  There are boxes along the trail that you press a button and it tells you nature facts.  The trail is a loop that takes you through the Hammocks to the beach and back again, very nice.   One of the Rangers told us where to find a Bald Eagle nesting.

We’re back on the road again headed north.  Next stop Silver Springs State Park.