My Dismal Mistake
I miss an important Notice to Mariners, travel at least 100 miles out of my way, and get stuck at a marina with great showers but not much else.
St Johns River Side Trip: Hontoon Island to Blue Spring to Dead River
February 13: I take a bike ride around Hontoon Island, then set off to visit Blue Spring and do the Jungle Tour before anchoring for the night at Dead River.
Where I’ve Been So Far
An exported list of all the stops I've made so far on my Great Loop travels.
St Johns River Side Trip: Volusia Bar to Hontoon Island State Park
February 12, 2024: I travel from Volusia Bar Fish camp to Hontoon Island State Park and enjoy some of the park's amenities as a not-very-welcome guest.
St Johns River Side Trip: Murphy Island to Volusia Bar Fish Camp
February 11, 20124: After an exercise hike on Murphy Island, I continue south, cross Lake George, and take a change on a funky but cheap marina.
St Johns River Side Trip: Green Cove Spring to Palatka to Murphy Island
February 10, 2024: I cruise from Green Cove Spring to Palatka, decide I don't want to stay, and continue on to a free dock on a secluded island.
St Johns River Side Trip: Sisters Creek to Green Cove Springs
February 9, 2024: I start my trip up the St Johns River from Sisters Creek, with stops at Arlington Marina, Ortega River Anchorage, Port 32 Marina, and Green Cove Springs.
St Johns River Side Trip: St Augustine to Sisters Creek in Jacksonville
February 8, 2024: I finally depart St Augustine and get to my St Johns River side trip starting point, a free dock just off the Intracoastal Waterway in Jacksonville.
St Johns River Side Trip: Planning and Preparation
February 2024: I plan and prepare for what would be an 11-day side trip up the St Johns River in Florida.
Miami to Fort Pierce, FL
January 10-15, 2024: We travel north from Miami to West Palm Beach, Jason heads home, and I continue on to the dock at my Dad's house.