There are some new playgrounds in Yulee and on Amelia Island! If you are looking for some updated play equipment and a nice area to spend an afternoon, below is some information regarding a new playground at Nassau Crossing and the updated playground at Central Park. Nassau Crossing Playground This new park area opened in [...]
Growing up, my family and I spent a lot of time enjoying the theater-either with our own performances or attending professional performances. Attending theater and performing arts productions continues to be a favorite pastime of mine. Below is some information on performing arts events in and around Kings Bay: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts [...]
Do you prefer to just pick up your Thanksgiving meal and go? Below is a list of grocery stores and restaurants in the Kings Bay through Jacksonville areas where you can pre-order your Thanksgiving dinner. Pre-Order Meal/Heat and Serve Whole Foods: With locations in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach, you can pre-order a Thanksgiving Meal. Whole [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
