Monday, August 26, 2024

Jupiter, Florida

My husband and I took a Babymoon to Jupiter Beach 5 years ago and I knew I always wanted to bring the kids back some day. Well luck would have it that my sister lives near the area and we were able to visit with the cousins!

The Blowing Rocks Preserve is gorgeous and worth a visit. Even though several of the rocks were underneath the sand when we went, we were still able to capture some photos. Part of our adventure even ended with an impromptu photoshoot!

Photo Credit: Mitch Levine Photography

Loggerhead Marine Life Center is also free to visit and was one of our favorite places to visit. The kids enjoyed visiting the sea turtles and experiencing the interactive "design your own sea animal" exhibit. The kids were able to color and design a sea animal and then "send it to the ocean" on a big screen on the wall. This was definitely a highlight for them!

Stop 2: The McClarty Treasure Museum is part of Sebastian State Park. The museum is only $2 a person (kids under 6 are free). This museum explores the lost ships that were lost during an unexpected hurricane. The ships were carrying treasure that explorers have now found in the ocean. The kids are given a scavenger hunt to find relics around the museum and are given their own treasure to collect at the end!



Overall, our travels created some great memories and we enjoyed exploring a new place to visit with family. Now the big question is where should we travel to next?
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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Florida to Texas

Our Journey back to Texas!

Day 1: Vero Beach to Pensacola (8.5 hours without stops)

Getting home required some navigating avoiding the Tolls again so we decided to take a different way back home and planned a stop in Jacksonville, Florida. This was the cutest historic beach town! We stopped at the Beaches Museum which is free to visit. We were able to learn about the town's history as well as visit the cutest Sunrise Surf Shop.

Then we stopped at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens in Tallahassee for dinner which was a fantastic stop! We would love to come back in the Spring when the azaleas are blooming. Keep in mind that the cost to enter the park is $6 per car but during the months of January-April Adults cost an additional $6 and $3 for children when the gardens are in Full Bloom.

 Day 2: Pensacola to Houston (9 hours without stops)


Disclaimer: This actually took us two days to get home because of our planned stops. 

We planned our trip around the Blue Angels Training Dates so that we would be able to stop on the way back home. The US Naval Museum was a huge hit and the entire experience is Free! If you're looking to catch a Blue Angel Practice, be sure to check the schedule here. You are able to bring your own chairs or picnic blanket to view the show or you can rent chairs there for $6. The museum itself was also a very engaging and interactive experience for the kids. We could have definitely spent more time here if we weren't trying to get back on the road.

We also planned to stop at the USS Alabama on our way home. Adults are $18, Kids are $6 and Children under 5 are Free. This was a great break from the car and it had a lot of opportunity for exploring and learning. Part of the museum is outdoors so I do recommend planning to visit during a cooler time of year.

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A post shared by Homeschool Adventure Fam (@those.warrior.mamase also planned to stop at the USS Alabama on our way home. Adults are $18, Kids are $6 and Children under 5 are Free. This was a great break from the car and it had a lot of opportunity for exploring and learning. Part of the museum is outdoors so I do recommend planning to visit during a cooler time of year.)


For our last stop to stretch our legs, we found the Acadia Nature Station in Lafayette, LA. Parts of the Nature Station are indoors and the trail is shaded (although I do suggest bringing bug spray!). The Camp Grounds even features a play area and of course my personal favorite, a Little Free Library out front!


Overall our museum stops and the long days of driving were the perfect balance. The kids also kept themselves entertained with snacks, books and of course the unavoidable tablet time. It was an experience we all enjoyed and we're already excited to plan the next adventure!
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Jupiter, Florida

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