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Silver Glen Spring Here We Come! Not!!

 Silver Glen Here We Come!

It’s finally Friday, and today we leave for our first trip of the year to the Silver Glen Spring . All the work is done. Our boat is loaded with food and drinks, plenty of fuel in the boat, and a full tank in the truck. Heck, I even made time on Thursday to change the oil in the truck.

Good To Go?

So there we were. On the road and only a mile or so away from our shop. The truck shuts off and will not restart. The good news is that we were still very close to our shop. The bad news is that the Silver Glen is in the other direction. Continue reading “Silver Glen Spring Here We Come! Not!!”

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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”