We had made reservations to camp at Hillsborough River State Park for the last week of January. It is near Tampa, a 50 mile drive. They notified us the week before that they weren't able to open util February, still cleaning up from Milton. Working with the park system they found us a campground that fit our days of camping. Ochlockonee River State Park in the panhandle of Florida at Sopchoppy, Fl. 250 miles a 5 hour drive. I drove the RV most of the trip - turnpike, I 75, back roads. Good experience. We did see some wild life at the campground - white squirrel, deer (piebald deer, white and brown) and an armadillo.
White squirrels are a variant of the eastern grey squirrel. They are rare in North America, but known to inhabit this park. We were excited to see some.
Tallahassee, Florida's capital, was 35 miles north of the campground. We went in on Wednesday. the old capital building is being repaired, but was opened as a museum to explore. The tall building behind it is the current capital building.
It was restored to its 1902 appearance in 1982.
The glass dome in the old capital is beautiful.
It's history is amazing.
We toured the capital building, after eating in its cafe. Legislation had been in session on Monday and Tuesday but not today.
Fun Facts about Florida. Strawberry Festival in Plant City starts the end of February.
Didn't know there were some of these state things.
A little history.
A long state to the Keys and a wide state across the panhandle.
Visited the chambers but they were empty.
We celebrated our 22nd anniversary January 31. We had a very good fish dinner at this restaurant. It was recommended by several people at the campground. Just a five day get away, but a nice trip just a little further than planned.
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