Florida Keys in February-March: Paradise

[Bill and Elaine]

Logman...We enjoyed our Keys 2012 trip so much we've decided to go back next year, staying at Sugarloaf Key KOA. We'll be looking out for you. If you see a 2011 Little Guy Silver Shadow, on your FL Keys trip, come on over and say hello. On the way back north, we hope to hit some of the beautiful campgrounds along the Gulf coast of FL. It will be a great trip.

Bill

[Mukilteo]

[Bill and Elaine]

I sure like Slowcowboy's solution to the visibility issue . Last week I was at an RV dealership that now carries Little Guys. They had a new Silver Shadow on the lot which has the same bank of redlights across the top of the TD just as seen in Slowcowboy's trailer picture. In addition they have added lights to each fender. If memory serves, the tail lights are now larger and mounted on the trunk lid. LG's new lighting scheme is very much like the configuration Slowcowboy is using on his trailer.

[Bill and Elaine]

We returned to the Keys in 2013.

Sunset is celebrated every night at Mallory Square:


The Sugarloaf Key KOA beach:


Besides the great weather and scenery, the friends we've made at Sugarloaf Key KOA have been the best part of our trip. We now have many, new friends who we've met through camping. These folks return to this campground, year after year. For us, it was like a reunion when we arrived this year. We'll see them all next February, if not before. We've all decided to meet during the summer and spring closer to our homes. How cool is camping? Really, it's great.

[Bill and Elaine]

This year, we visited more of the landmark bars and restaurants.

Captain Tony's is the original Sloppy Joe's. This the place where Ernest Hemingway hung his hat, Jimmy Buffett got his start as a performer and Truman Capote was often seen.


Inside Captain Tony's the ceiling and walls are adorned with dollar bills and bras. It's been estimated that there is over $100,000 in that bar. There are no estimates about the number of bras!



Outdoor dining is the norm for Key West. We tried the famous conch fritters. Yum!

[eaglesdare]

Maybe you should start a gathering thread on this site also.

[Bill and Elaine]

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[Bill and Elaine]

Everyone who visits Key West has to go to the Southern Most Point in the continental USA.



A typical scene in Key West, palm trees, turquoise water and a bike. Many visitors tour the key on a bike. You can rent them or bring your own.

[Bill and Elaine]

The scenic drive from Key Largo to Key West:



Sugarloaf Key KOA. We've camped there both years we visited the Keys. It's an RV resort, but the best part of this campground is the wonderful bunch of campers who stay there. We have made great friends there, so we're going back next year too:


Sunset is celebrated daily at Mallory Square in Key West:

[Bill and Elaine]

A very nice state park and campground in the Keys is on Bahia Honda Key, 37 miles from Key West.

Bahia Honda State Park http://bahiahondapark.com/





Camping is available in this park, but it is in such high demand that campers have to register exactly eleven months prior to their visit. Exactly means at 12:01 AM, eleven months prior, to the day, be ready to click your mouse on the send button. If you are lucky enough to get a campsite, you'll enjoy ocean camping in an ideal setting. Camping rates are more reasonable here than most of the private campgrounds on the Keys.

http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/B ... kId=281005

There is no audio on this video. It shows the campground and campsites...silently.


There are a number of YouTube videos available of Bahia Honda State Park and camping there. If you're interested, take a look for yourself.

[Bill and Elaine]

We have found Florida State campgrounds to be very nice indeed. If you live in the northern states and are looking for a break from the winter weather, check out the opportunities for some "spring or summer camping, Florida style" in the winter months.

http://www.floridastateparks.org/things ... activity12

*Some of the most popular FL campsites book up well in advance. But many State Parks will have vacancies for small trailers even on short notice. If you are interested, explore the FL State Parks Campground link. We're sure you'll find a nice place for your camping vacation. As noted, we've been told that all the FL State Park campgrounds are very nice. That has been our experience too.

[Bill and Elaine]

One of the three iguanas at our campground pool.



What scenery we saw!



Did I mention the restaurants? They are great!

[Bill and Elaine]

We're headed back to FL and the Keys again this winter. Anyone else making the trip to Key West for a little sun and fun?

Bill and Elaine

[Bill and Elaine]

We're headed back to FL and the Keys again this winter. Anyone else making the trip to Key West for a little sun and fun?

Bill and Elaine

[Bill and Elaine]

The BEST way to get around Key West is by bicycle. You can easily travel from one end of Key West to another in minutes. Vehicles give cyclists the right of way. Traffic is slow and the level terrain makes for a most pleasant ride. You can take your time. stop and linger anywhere you wish and do it all with little exertion. Believe me, we have walked Key West and riding is much more fun!

Bicycle rental shops an be found in many locations. You get a bike, helmet and a lock. We bring our own folding bikes, bike locks and helmets. Either way, cycling around Key West is the way to go.