While it doesn’t quite feel like fall yet here in the south, there are plenty of fall activities to do in and around Kings Bay! Here's four events we have on our radar: Incacheetoo Petting Zoo (Waverly, GA) Open weekends in the fall, this is more than just a petting zoo! The farm is full [...]
Another perk of being stationed at Kings Bay? The access to Orlando, Florida and the multiple amusement parks there! Similar to the post about Disney World, this post will focus mostly on how to get discounted tickets and travel to Universal Studios Florida. Located three hours from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Universal Studios is [...]
Cumberland Island National Seashore is a wonderful outdoor location for your next solo or family camping trip (or even just day trip if you don’t want to camp). This barrier island is located about a 45 minute ferry ride from St. Mary’s. If you are looking for an outdoor adventure, here is some information on [...]
One of the perks of being stationed at Kings Bay is that you are 2.5-3 hours from Orlando and the multiple amusement parks there! As it would take multiple posts to barely scratch the surface of all the things to see and do around Disney World, this post will focus mostly on how to get [...]
One of my Kings Bay bucket list activities is to attend a space launch at the Kennedy Center. I have not yet been able to see a launch from the Kennedy Center, but I have been to the visitor center and I have seen a Space X reentry. Located about three hours from Naval Submarine Base [...]
As we head into the heat of the summer, below are some places to cool off! This list includes both indoor activity centers and pools/water features! St. Mary’s Aquatic Center Photo courtesey of St. Mary's Aquatic Center Facebook page Located in St. Marys, the St Mary’s Aquatic Center is a hidden gem. We didn’t find [...]
Happy March! As we look ahead to St. Patrick’s Day, many duty station communities around the country are returning to their festivals and parades! From beer runs and races to parades and scavenger hunts, check out the local events near you: Bahrain: MWR 5K Run/Walk & After Party Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th [...]
You can find manatees throughout the year in Florida. These gentle “sea cows” live in a variety of coastal areas, slow-moving streams, estuaries and salt-water bays. In Florida, from November-April, manatees tend to come inland when it is cold. They can be found in the warm freshwater springs throughout the state. Manatees are an endangered [...]
One of the perks to living near Kings Bay is that the weather is nice year round for outdoor activities. Winter is actually a great time to go camping in Florida and Georgia. In fact, winter is the main camping season for some of the areas in southern Florida. Below are some winter camping areas [...]
