Tennessee Traveler Motorhome from RV-MH Hall of Fame

MSNBC posted an article yesterday about the RV industry turning 100 years old. Seems that soon after the automobile was introduced, people found ways to adapt them for camping. In 1910, campers and trailers were mass-produced for the first time, and the rest is of course is history.

Summertime travel season is upon us once again and as we all head out on our long adventures, we marvel at those who paved the road before. These days of course we follow the turn-by-turn instructions with maps on our GPS to get to our destination. Along the way, we may enjoy some ice cream from the freezer. Once we arrive, it’s time to plug in the electric, and slide out the slides. Ahh, now there’s plenty of room to enjoy a movie with surround sound, or maybe just check email on the computer.

The wanderlust spirit is as alive today as 100 years ago. And while I may joke about our creature comforts as compared to previous generations, our quest for adventure has not changed. Thank you to the RV Industry for 100 years of fun vacations, happy family memories, and for some, a life on the road.

Jonathan Dickinson SP Woodpecker

Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound Florida offers RV and tent camping, cabins, kayak rentals, bike trails, hiking and fishing, and pontoon boat tours. Go for the day or stay for the weekend, you’ll find plenty to do and explore here. It’s situated on over 11,000 acres on the Loxahatchee River, a federally designated Wild and Scenic River.

Located in Southeast Florida, between Stuart and West Palm Beach across from the Atlantic Ocean, there are nearby grocery stores and restaurants available. Once you’re in the park, you may not want to leave though. You’ll be captivated by the drive through sprawling acres of pines on the way to camping, the museum, and the river day use and playground areas.

Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and watch wildlife in their natural environment. Bring cameras and binoculars to spot bald eagles, woodpeckers, sandhill cranes, alligators, tortoises, and more. Yes, there are gators in the river here, and in fact you should always assume that any inland water in Florida has them.  Check at the concession store, or talk to a Ranger about precautions to take before letting the kids and dogs near the water.

Watch this four minute video to get a sense of the campgrounds, amenities, and surroundings. This is a wonderful destination or a terrific stopover if you are heading to the Florida Keys for a visit from out of state.

To learn more about this park and others visit Florida State Parks, or check camping availability go to Camping Reservations. Note that the River Campground, one of two campgrounds, is close to the river but there are no campsites on the water.

Call the park concession store, The River Store, at 561-746-1466 for information and reservations concerning

• cabin rentals
• tour boat
• rental boats (canoes, kayaks, motorboats)

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

16450 S.E. Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
Phone: 772-546-2771