One of the advantages of staying in an area an extra few days is the opportunity to really explore. Our gracious host, Ray Whitney, offered us the use of his Toyota so that we could drive 20 miles to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park which is situated between the Gulf and St. Joseph Bay. It is the crown jewel in the FL park system and offers a sweeping landscape of towering dunes and untamed wilderness.
On the bay side, we explored the nature trails, peeked in on nesting birds and were surrounded by the quiet subtle mood of nature that was so nicely captured by the passing red kayak. The Gulf side offered a wilder side with rough surf, seagulls flying and kids playing on the beach. To have such different experiences in the same afternoon was memorable.
This area offers 2 campgrounds and modern cabins for rent and would be well worth a visit on the way to southern FL.
On the bay side, we explored the nature trails, peeked in on nesting birds and were surrounded by the quiet subtle mood of nature that was so nicely captured by the passing red kayak. The Gulf side offered a wilder side with rough surf, seagulls flying and kids playing on the beach. To have such different experiences in the same afternoon was memorable.
This area offers 2 campgrounds and modern cabins for rent and would be well worth a visit on the way to southern FL.
