We are continuing our series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight today with Florida. For those of you not familiar with our 50 week series, Blogging Babies and the Bayou will take readers into a new state every week and feature local State Parks. My mission is to open the eyes of many readers and give a small glimpse of what your own state may offer. You may live in a state all of your life and not be aware of the amazing parks it has to offer or you might have vacationed in different Continue Reading
Space Coast Chat: On the Water Around Kennedy Space Center #BayouTravel
The Space Coast has become an ever-growing family travel destination. I can definitely see why! In itself the Space Coast offers various attractions to traveling families, but it's also perfect for a weekend getaway or stop over after a few days of theme park hoping. The coast around Kennedy Space Center is unlike any other in the United States because it is protected and pristine for the most part, but also home to a lot of activity created around the space program. Still, all you have to Continue Reading
Family Friendly Beaches near the Space Coast #BayouTravel
A trip to Kennedy Space Center isn’t complete without a stop at one of the many beaches that Florida is known for. Whether you just have a day, or a whole weekend, there are several family friendly beaches close enough to Kennedy Space Center to enjoy some sun and sand. The Space Coast actually has several different types of beaches, all better for one type of recreation over another, so get in the car and head out to find the beach that the whole family can enjoy. Find out what the family Continue Reading
Luxury on a Budget on the Space Coast Florida #BayouTravel
Any vacation to the Space Coast of Florida can be done on a budget, but it is possible to vacation in the lap of luxury all while staying on a budget too. The Space Coast happens to sit between two very expensive vacation destinations, it’s still developed, but spending a weekend to a week here is much more budget friendly than just an hour south or north. Families, singles or couples that want to get away for some sun and sand, really live it up, but not spend like they are independently Continue Reading
48 Hours in Destin- Planning Your Florida Beach Getaway #EmeraldCoasting
I love Destin! Destin, Florida is all emerald waters, pristine white beaches and balmy breezes. One our favorite Florida family destination allows us to soak up the sun on its beaches as well as sample some of its local charm. From its restaurants to it's adventure park and water sports, Destin is by far one of my favorite summer destinations. But sometimes planning a week long beach getaway just isn't in the cards, luckily for me it's close enough I can pack my bags and enjoy the area Continue Reading
Destin, Florida’s Perfect Beach DESTINation Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village #EmeraldCoasting
Imagine a few days filled soaking up the sunshine, turquoise waters and white beaches! Does this sound like the perfect beach getaway? Believe me, it is! Emerald Grande at at HarborWalk Village is THE premier Florida Gulf Coast Resort. Emerald Grande is a cluster of beautiful vacation condo's located at the Harborwalk Village. I stayed at Emerald Grande back in 2013 and had an amazing experience! The vacation condos overlook the white beaches of Destin and each rental has an adjoining balcony Continue Reading
Beach Travel Printable for Kids – Beach Scavenger Hunt #BayouTravel
I know many of you are thinking the beach is for May-July but in actuality, some of my favorite beach experiences have been in the Fall. If you haven't had the opportunity to take the family on a beach getaway this summer, fall is your time to sun shine. The weather is perfect and if you are in the Gulf Coast area, the water is still warm! I'm in beach travel mode! Next month I'll be traveling to Destin, Florida for a weekend getaway at the Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village with some of my Continue Reading
Lofty Pursuits – Family (Tasty) Fun for the Entire Family #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
I love to travel and showcase amusement parks, museums and resorts but sometimes, it feels good to be a kid again. During my recent visit to Tallahassee, I felt like a kid again at Lofty Pursuits. Lofty Pursuits is not your typical Tallahassee ice cream parlor. We're talking ice cream, Old Fashion Victorian candy and toys. The extensive menu at Lofty Pursuits includes your typical ice cream fountain favorites including 52 varieties of sundaes. Why? Because there are 52 Sunday in the year! Continue Reading
Tallahassee Family Friendly Attractions- The Tallahassee Museum #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
Over the course of a few days, It was evident that Tallahassee is a lovely city. I was able to see some pretty amazing sights and to meet some great people. Families are able to soak up an abundance of rich history first-hand rather than sitting at home and watching it on the history channel and for that I'm so grateful. It's not every day you get to stand where some of the greatest historical figures in history stood before you and see with your own two eyes the legacy they build/left Continue Reading
Tallahassee Attractions – John G. Riley Center and Bradford Blues Club #IheartTally #BayouTravel
On the third day of my visit Tallahassee, we made our way to Riley House. Located on Jefferson Street, Riley House was constructed in 1890 on the outside of a community called Smokey Hollow. John Riley, the buildings namesake, received formal education from both private and public institutions and later became known as an educator, and important civic leader. After receiving his first teaching job in 1877 at a school in Wakulla county, he moved on to become the principal of Lincoln Continue Reading
Mission San Luis de Apalachee – Tallahassee Museums and Attractions #IheartTally #BayouTravel
There were so many wonderful, history rich destinations of my recent trip to Tallahassee that I couldn't possibly add them all in to one post so I decided to dedicate this stand-alone piece to the stop we made to the Mission San Luis, Florida's Apalachee-Spanish Living History Museum. I just have to say how amazing it was to have been able to visit Mission San Luis and to soak up the history that it housed. Being there and getting a first-hand taste of Florida's Apalachee-Spanish background Continue Reading
Celebrating Tallahassee’s African-American Heritage and History Day 1 #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
Traveling has always been a passion of mine. There is nothing more exciting than a spontaneous road trip; the open road and a map of potential destinations is all I need to get into the traveling spirit. So, when I was given the incredible opportunity to travel to Tallahassee for an African American Heritage visit I was honored. I knew I would see some amazing places and wanted to share some of my experiences with my readers. During my first official day in the sunshine state Continue Reading