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3 Fun Things to Do in Palatka Florida

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Whenever I hear someone talk about a trip they are taking to Florida, it always involves a trip to theme parks and attractions that surround them. When I take the time to plan trips for our family, I like to plan things that are outside the norm and that are a little more budget friendly.

Here are some fun things to do outdoors in Palatka, Florida.

Ravine Gardens State Park

With  two ravines up to 120 feet deep with steep banks at 45 degree angles, Ravine Gardens State Park is the great place to take the family for a day hike. From everything I have read and the pictures I have seen, the scenary is gorgeous and I think it would make for a great family outing.

Rice Creek Conservation Area

Rice Creek Swamp covers approximately 70 percent of the property. Together with Palmetto Branch, Oldtown Branch and Hickory Branch — which are all just west of the conservation area — the swamp forms the headwaters of Rice Creek, a large tributary of the St. Johns River. This is a great area for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and primitive camping

Bronson-Mulholland House

Built in 1854, the Bronson-Mulholland House stands as a testament to the City’s rich history. It is a stunningly furnished antebellum home sitting on 2+ acres of greenspace overhung with live oaks and magnolias. Owned by the City of Palatka, it is available for free guided tours.

Of course, when planning a trip, you should always be prepared for any emergency that may come up, including something with your car. When in Palatka, we suggest the Beck Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership.

 

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Start Your Day with some OJ!

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In our house, the supply of orange juice is the one thing that never keeps up with the demand. I swear, my kids would swim in it if they could.
OJ is huge part of their every day diet.
It is the one thing that they all ask for every morning before heading off to school.
The Alex and I also enjoy our orange juice as well, (I however like to have mine later in the evening as part of an adult beverage).
Of all of the brands of OJ available today, our family is definitely brand dedicated and enjoys Tropicana Pure Premium orange juice over any other.
Our family has a few daily rituals that bring us together and meal time is one of them. Whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner as a family we like to share tidbits of our day with each other in addition to upcoming things we are excited about.

Compared to all of the other things my kids could be drinking, I would prefer that they drink orange juice over anything because it is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that their busy hardworking bodies need!

Did you know:
*Tropicana Pure Premium is 100% Pure Florida Orange Juice?
*Tropicana is the single largest buyer of Florida fruit, purchasing approximately 11.6 billion oranges from Florida each year.
*Tropicana uses groves in 22 different Florida counties, primarily in central and southern Florida.
*The different microclimates and soil types mean that fruit reaches peak maturity at different times, allowing Tropicana to harvest ripe fruit throughout the    entire growing season.
*The two major orange types in Tropicana Pure Premium are Valencia and Hamlin. Valencias typically have more intense color and flavor, while *Hamlins can be sweeter. They each add unique characteristics to the TPP blend.
*Many Florida growers sample oranges by cutting them into a cup shape, allowing for drinking juice directly from the fruit.
*Tropicana’s roots in Florida go back a long way. Some of its current grower relationships date to the 1960s.
*Oranges have been grown in Florida since the 1560s, approximately 147 years before any other U.S. state.

Right now Tropicana is running a sweepstakes with the amazing opportunity for one winner to receive a trip to a Florida orange grove along with three guests of their choice and round-trip airfare for 4 to Florida, and a 3 night stay at a Florida hotel along with an exclusive experience at a Florida orange grove.

In addition to the grand prize trip to Florida, Tropicana is awarding 99 other winners a one-year supply of orange juice (payable in the form of 12 coupons for 12 – 59oz. Tropicana Pure Premium Containers.

Be sure to head over to the Tropicana Facebook Page and ENTER NOW!!!

Disclosure:  I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Tropicana blogging program, to earn My SocialMoms Rewards Points. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. To read more posts on this topic, click here.”