Sunset–10 p.m., March 19 and April 16
Volunteers from the Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will set up a variety of telescopes for viewing stars, planets and constellations. This is a free event, but there is an $8 entry fee to Fort Pickens. For info., call (850) 934-2600 or go online to www.nps.gov/guis. [...]

The area known as Gibb’s Point is located on the Bayou Grande and includes water access for kayaking as well as over 3 miles in walking paths. We spent the first part of our visit walking the sidewalks. We took turns climbing a tree that was planted near the water’s edge.

Living on the gulf coast, we always choose campsites with swimming access and other activities. However, during the times of hanging out and enjoying our campsite, I would like to have a variety of activities for the kids to do.

Photos from our recent hike at Sweetwater Trail.

Looking for a place to pitch your tent on the Florida Gulf Coast. Check out these spots on the emerald waters of NW Florida.

Today my wife and I headed out to the Pensacola Beach to take photos and paint.

Enjoy walking on a raised boardwalk along the Bayou Marcus wetlands near Pensacola, Florida.

If your kids are like ours, they are active and need food. . . often. When hiking or busy with camping activities, you will have happier kids with more focused energy if you make sure they have plenty of great healthy snacks.

Garcon Point Trail Located in Milton, Florida has a 1.7 mile loop and a 1.2 mile spur off that trail. Today we hiked the 1.2 mile spur then walked back to the trail-head along Garcon Point Road.

Why not get away from studying, practicing, and TV and get outside to create and explore. Here are a few ideas…