Daytrip to the Silver Glen Spring

Astor river boating

First “Daytrip” to the Spring

They say there’s a first time for everything. This trip would be a first for us in many ways. This would be our first time to the Spring without our boat. The first time we would come and leave in the same day (daytrip). Oh, and our first time across Lake George at over 60 MPH!!

If you have read our previous posts, you know that we have yet to make a trip to the Spring this year for a number of reasons. But recently, we were invited out for a Sunday boat trip across Lake George and to one of our favorite spots, the Silver Glen Springs.

Jen and I were heading out of Orlando after work last week, and thought we’d stop in and see our friend Steve.  You’ll remember Steve from our previous post “Engine Problems Persist”.

Steve tells us that he and his wife Trish are heading up to the Astor boat ramp on the St. Johns River and making the short ride to the Silver Glen for the day. Continue reading “Daytrip to the Silver Glen Spring”

Boating Again! Lake Conway Overnighter

Boating Again!

Hey guys. Good news! We’re actually boating again!! Our engine problems are resolved and we’re back out on the water.

Last weekend we got together for an overnighter with our friends Tony & Kim aboard the “Mrs. Kimberly”, their 26′ Regal Express Cruiser.

The weekend forecast was calling for 85 degrees, sunny skies, and zero rain chance for Saturday and possible late afternoon showers for Sunday. That sounds perfect.

Usually, a weekend overnighter is all about a Saturday party, grilling out on the boat, Continue reading “Boating Again! Lake Conway Overnighter”

Daytrip: Boating the Spoil Islands of Brevard County Florida

Brevard Spoil Island Camping

Spoil Islands: What are they?

Spoil islands are small patches of land made up of sand, rocks, trees, and even mangroves.

Many spoil islands dot the ICW (intracoastal waterway) throughout Brevard county from just north of Mims, FL all the way south to just above Sebastian FL.

spoil island
Spoil Island

While some are small and unapproachable by boat, many are ideal for spending the day with family and friends. Some of our best boating experiences have centered around spoil island camping for the weekend or just daytripping for the entire day. Continue reading “Daytrip: Boating the Spoil Islands of Brevard County Florida”