Nonna and Pop Pop's plans for their America 250 Camping Trip in June/July 2026.

Where

• Flamingo Campground, Everglades National Park
• Everglades National Park: be prepared to pay $35 per vehicle for park admission for a 7 day pass.

Important Dates and Plans

• Campground reservation: Arrive December 27th.  Depart December 31st at 10am.
• SCUBA reservation: Monday December 29th at 1:00pm.  Report 1 hour early (noon) in Tavernier, FL.
• Glass Bott

Things to Do

• 4th of July activities at Sanibel
  • Parade at 9:30am - Tarpon Bay Road to Periwinkle Way on Sanibel, then east to Casa Ybel Road.  1.2 miles from campground
  • Fireworks at 9:00pm bayside (best viewing on causeway).
  • Sanibel events flyer
• Lover's Key State Park

5 Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Miami

Basic Cruise Info

• Dates: Sat May 31, 2025 - Thu Jun 5, 2025
• Itinerary:

  • Day 1:Miami | Departs at 3:30 PM

  • Day 2:Nassau | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Day 3:Half Moon Cay | 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Schedule

• Tuesday: 12/27/22
  • Leave by about 1pm at the latest, hope to arrive close to or just after sunset
  • Check-in begins at 3pm.
• Saturday: 12/31/22
  • Check-out time is 10am!
• Weather Forecast (10 to 15 miles west of Homestead, FL)

Long Pine Key Campground:

• Flamingo Adventures

Travel:

• Leave Melbourne by about 4:30am on July 20th. Depart MCO at 7:20am.
• Arrive Seattle at 10:30am
• Leave Seattle at 9:40pm on July 26th
• Seattle Airport Map

What to Pack: