Monday, March 10, 2008

Langerado Music Festival, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Florida

Thursday, 5 p.m., ten miles from the site and traffic was at a crawl. Arrive early!! 2-lane highway, only way in.

We intended to experience the fest as V.I.P. patrons. The first night was disappointing, so ultimately we camped with friends in the staff area.
Langerado does not offer water or electric hookups for RVs. Pets are NOT allowed & for good reason. Alligators were plentiful. The Everglades is a great camping destination in early March. During the 4 day trip, we had lows in the 40's, highs up to 80's --warm humid rain, then windy & clear skies.

Excellent natural drainage- wonderful how everything dried up right after a hard rain.
The Fest provided a plethora of entertainment - from R.E.M to Ani Difranco, Keller Williams, The Root & The Meters. Free morning yoga, biodiesel workshop and Guitar Hero station. Cozy lounge for VIPs with white leather sofas, free sunscreen/red bull, tall palm plants for oasis atmosphere and free massage.

Clean Vibes crew did a good job of keeping the Everglades event site impeccably clean.

Sunset King Lake Resort, De Funiak Springs, FL

A guy from Michigan walked up to us and said he needed to pinch us to make sure we were real. Says he never sees youngsters at RV parks. He and his wife began camping more than 40 years ago and started in a tent. Got a popup. Advanced to a travel trailer and back to a popup... Got to love those evening strolls. It's when we get to take in the sights and check out our dream rigs. "Check out the slide out on that one," he drooled.
Nice level site, clean bath houses, cable & sewer at every site. 5 acre lake. Very quiet in March. Looks like they play bingo or bridge at night.
Not too far from I-10. Good for overnight campers who are en route & don't want to sleep beside the noisy interstate.