Little Manatee River State Park Entering Little Manatee River State Park you will have the chance to see several different areas as you drive down the winding road. It seems as if the areas almost change at every curve. Little Manatee River State Park is a 2,418 acre park located in Wimauma, FL. with 30 full service camping sites. There are several…
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Dutch Oven Boston Butt Roast and Northern Beans We were both so pleased with this dish! The pork roast was so tender and the beans were seasoned with onions, celery and fresh thyme. I served it with hoecakes to dip up the delicious sauce the beans made. We’ve just started cooking this way and I can see why people are…
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Myakka River State Park This is one of my favorite parks to go to. The diversity of the park goes from prairie grass areas to lush terrains, Florida style. When you enter the park you will soon see beautiful old oak trees lining the road covered with Spanish moss. There is heavy vegetation and water areas along with huge expanses…
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Cockroach Bay and Preserve Looking for a spot to launch your boat south of Tampa? Look no farther because Cockroach Bay in Ruskin, FL. might just be what you’re looking for. Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park is a series of islands in the south eastern region of Tampa Bay. The islands are located in the mouth of the Little Manatee River and…
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We’ve gone here several times in the last month. It’s a quick get a way for us and we get to spend some time near the water which I love. This 365 acre state-owned, county-managed preserve is located at the west end of Snead Island, west of Palmetto in Manatee County, Florida. The attraction for us here is the hiking trails…
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