Cracker Weekend at Rainbow Springs State Park

Full disclosure: This photo was taken a year ago! Another Cracker Weekend is in the works, set for Feb. 22 & 23. Read all about it here.

Lost and forgotten in south Florida

One of the new plazas along the Florida Turnpike

The Florida Turnpike runs from the south of Miami up past Orlando about 50 miles where it merges with I-75. Over the past couple of years, the state has constructed new plazas about every 45 miles. I was surprised to find they were so attractive. The Ft. Drum plaza's building reminds me of an airline terminal - it is huge with lots of glass and high ceilings; lots of restaurants and places to sit and relax; and the restrooms are very nice.

This photo is of the entrance to the Canoe Creek plaza.