A week of WOW!... Camp with us at Bahia Honda State Park

Come camp and relax with us for a week of sunrises and sunsets at Bahia Honda State Park... the Florida Keys crown jewel campground.
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[@AmericaBound]

You 3 are having way too much fun. LOL. FYI: Amazon sells those windshields for outdoor stoves and they work really well..

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We’ll look into those windshields. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@rogerokelley]

🚩Owen, what a wonderful video and thank you. I've served my country🇺🇸 and traveled the world and unfortunately I never made it to Florida Keys and regret it. Due to health reasons I'm no longer able to travel that far. I sincerely thank you for sharing this. You really don't know how you helped an old soldier see my dream like I always wanted to see it. God Bless you both and safe travels. I'm always watching 👍👍

[@richardburguillos3118]

Thank you Roger for your Service. 🇺🇸

[@rogerokelley]

​@Richard Burguillos Thank you for your kind reply sir. God Bless

[@richardburguillos3118]

@@rogerokelley may He bless you as well. 🙏

[@rogerokelley]

@VAN TREKKING lifestyle ➡️ I was hoping Owen would read my comment above

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Owen read your comment the day you wrote it and It put a big smile on both of our faces… but I’m (Lynn) is just now responding to it. I can’t tell you how much your comment means to us that we were able to capture the keys in a way that you were able to visualize just how beautiful it really is. Thank you for your service and we would love to meet you one day.

[@patkincaid8061]

Maggie needed some goggles on that bike ride. 😂

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I need to start looking for some goggles for Maggie.

[@sandrap3047]

Wow, beautiful sunrise! We never found Key Lime pie in Key West. None of the restaurants had it that we went to. Only saw dipped key lime pie on a stick. Didn't want my key lime pie on a stick. Love watching sweet Maggie!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That is really strange that you never found Key Lime Pie in the Keys. We saw it everywhere. I don’t think I would want a dipped key pie on a stick either.

[@pattyk8594]

Wow how epic! Thank you for sharing this with us so we get to experience this too! :o)

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you so much for watching.

[@rosemaryshulman7503]

Your photos, time-lapse, and music were particularly beautiful in this location. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching!

[@amberbeaty7353]

Wow! Those sunset and sunrises are amazing. Bucket List spot for sure.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It’s been on bucket list for quite some time and it did not disappoint.

[@2021-j2d]

That was just a barrel of fun, or maybe a conch shell full of fun! Aren’t those adventure like riding in the rain in amazing places the memories we cherish , talk about and giggle to ourselves about like they’re our little secrets the best of the best of times? It was nice to see you relaxing and enjoying your day even though you’d thought you were gonna do something. The Keys has that effect on us. Oh, hey, thanks for pronouncing Bahia Honda correctly. As Floridians it’s always sweet to hear visitors learn it correctly. Your tacos looked delicious…bet there were margaritas to be had as well 😉 safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The Keys did have a relaxing effect on us. I agree that sometimes when things don’t work out like you expect are the best memories. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@BeckyLL]

Maggies look at you 😬 😵‍💫🥴😳 when trying to tell you her little face was pelted with 20 mph raindrops! ❤️🐾

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Maggie gives us a lot of those looks and they are priceless for us anyway. It was prefect in every way.

[@richardburguillos3118]

Wow! Is right! Amazing place. Beautiful. Watching you three, my someday list just keeps growing and growing. Thanks for taking us along… Wow… ❤

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching and commenting.

[@galpalsal]

What a great Sunday morning, I've had! First, watching Robert hike the Black Hills of South Dakota; then lollygagging with you at Bahia Honda in the Keys! Loved the episode, especially the tropical music - I've got a Caribbean Soul I can barely control (J. Buffett). What a fabulous campsite!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for spending part of your Sunday morning with us.

[@kathyball554]

So beautiful. It definitely looks like paradise. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We appreciate you following along.

[@sherriweber7105]

Wow what a beautiful spot to camp in. Beautiful music to. It made me feel like I was in Hawaii. That was a nice bike ride and sad you couldn’t take Maggie to the beach where it says no pets aloud. I know Maggie loves the water. Hope you had a nice time on the bike ride.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The bike ride was a lot of fun. We hate Maggie can’t go on the beach but that is pretty normal in Florida.

[@cthompson4583]

Thank you for this magnificent video. We love Maggie so very much and the love you show her. We do the same for our Newfoundland, Grace. Can't put her in a basket with her big self. Have to come up with some idea for her. She's our daughter. Trying to convince hubby for a Florida snowbird getaway. Hope to see ya in a campground one day. Happy travels and God Bless to you three.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Winter’s are the best time to visit Florida. We do consider Maggie our daughter too. We do love being able to take Maggie on bike rides and she loves it to.

[@christinaputney659]

Wow! Stunning sunsets, great views and island vibes. Looks like you had the perfect time. You looked like a couple of teenagers having the time of their life. I really enjoyed this and hope to get there someday. Maggie really was a trooper on the back of the bike during the ride. Thanks for the twenty two minutes of sunshine. I could smell the beach. Well, I actually work at the beach so it wasn't that hard to smell it.😁

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for a wonderful comment… much appreciated.

[@kathigee]

Awesome! I love the blowing of the Conch's in thanks for another beautiful day... so nice. also.. LOVEd the bridge bike ride in the rain and hail. . . poor Maggie - just got to liking the bike rides and now she was like "WHAAAAT was THAT all about!??!" hahahaha. also - I knew there was gonna be a happy dance as soon as I saw the key lime pie! good stuff. I'm so glad you got to enjoy your week in paradise! it looked so relaxing!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It was such a relaxing stay… I think the Keys does that to us for some reason. I love the blowing of the Conch too, it’s a great tradition. Thanks so much for watching.

[@joycemoses2411]

Loved the sunsets and sunrise!!! Maggie looked like she wanted to "pass" on the ride in the rain...cute!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

She does love riding on the bike, but I think the rain through her off a little.

[@suefletcher6688]

Wow! Beautiful! I feel alive during a ride like that! Thanks for sharing.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I know… it was awesome even in the rain.

[@larryvincent2098]

Awesome awesome awesome!! Enjoy your channel!! Thanks for sharing !! BS & BK & BC !!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind comment.

[@philiptarnaski1667]

Hi to you all we spent the day there no camping available but saw a beautiful sunset 👍 we were at the KOA mile marker 20 for 2 weeks in January and saw many sunrises and sunsets in the keys they are Beautiful 🏝️👍

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It is a spectacular place to be, glad you also enjoyed your stay there.

[@ladikmk]

Thank you for taking me back to my favorite place in the Keys. It’s been many years since I lived in FL but was able to travel and camp in the Keys so many times because of snorkeling and scuba diving. Maggie’s face when that wet bike ride was over was priceless. So glad you enjoyed your stay there. That new portion facing the Atlantic looks absolutely wonderful, and nothing beats a sunrise at the ocean - the colors explode into the sky and the peace/serenity that comes off that water can’t be measured.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

So glad we were able to take you back to one of your favorite places. It is truly a magical place. Thanks for your comment.

[@mikemorris8497]

So cool ! You guys finally got in there. We had a house in Marathon until Hurricane Irma took it away. It certainly is one of the best places in our great country.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We felt really lucky with staying at such a wonderful place and we totally agree it is one of the best places.

[@greygooseadventures5212]

Juanita knew those buoys were going to make it in the van. She spotted the coquina rock in the back too. She got excited about that!!!! Lynn, you are a lot like Juanita as she picks up sticks, rocks, buoys, or anything collectible. The sunrise and sunset pics were awesome. We were so excited that you guys got to spent so much time at Bahai Honda. Floridas greatest state park! ❤️

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That rock mean a lot… it comes from a special place from two very special people. I love picking up pieces of the places we visit just as a reminder of all the wonderful memories we make. Florida is a great state?

[@sherriweber7105]

That comes in handy with having an outdoor shower that you can use for giving Maggie a bath or washing your feet off from mud or sand. Chicken tacos yummy! Love chicken tacos.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We have loved the outdoor shower for giving Maggie baths on this trip… this Florida sand and dirt makes her a mess.

[@sherriweber7105]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I hope you had a great St. Patrick’s Day!☘️

[@jameskohnke3425]

You three are rocking in the free world! I feel the same way about having to pinch myself everytime we pull into a place like Bahia Honda, or Yosemite, or Banff, or Haines AK......thanks for the inspiration to get back to the SW and the Keys. Jim Rhonda and Bentley

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I bet you pinch yourself a lot… we always enjoy all the great photo’s you share. Let us know if you head back to the SW and we’ll try to meet you some where. Safe travels.

[@sherriweber7105]

Great video! Love the sunrise and the sunsets. Didn’t know that the shell blowing was for the sun setting. That’s pretty cool!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

They do something to the Couch shells to make the sound like a horn. We didn’t realize it was a tradition either, but we have heard it several time since and now we know what it is.

[@sherriweber7105]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle That’s so nice that they do that. Glad you let me know it’s nice to know they do that. I tried before blowing into a shell like that and nothing came out. It fun trying though.

[@jeancambra8036]

Seems like this campsite was worth waiting for. Enjoy

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Yes it was, it was worth all the hype. Thanks so much for watching.

[@ncwomanparker1708]

That is an amazing state park. It's definitely on my bucket list. Glad y'all had a great time, and can't wait to see where you go next! Give Maggie a good scratch for me! 😁

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It has always been on our bucket list too. Thanks for following along.

[@kathrynh9911]

I’ve enjoyed Bahia Honda many times but never lucky enough to snag a campsite. Great video

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks, we appreciate you watching.

[@wendyrobertson3899]

If y'all are looking for shelling? Try Sanibel Island. Yes it was a direct hit from Ian but the shelling is even more spectacular! I grew up a 10 minute boat ride away from Boca Grand Pass and I'll tell you it was and always will be the world's best shelling beach. They don't call it the Sanibel stoop for no reason, lol. Things are open to the public now but it's still a bit messy but the beaches are always beautiful there. Grew up on Pine Island just across Pine Island Sound.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for the suggestion. We have visited Sanibel many years ago when Owen was working. We will put it on our list for next time.

[@David-jo4gt]

You have experienced Florida at it's finest! Put down the camera and just enjoy, even getting soaked in the rain will create great memories. Thank you for taking us along. Happy tails and safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I didn’t mind getting soaked in the rain either, it is Florida at it’s best… One minutes it’s pouring the rain and the next the sun is out. Thanks so much for following along.

[@krissto22]

Always enjoy watching your videos. So jealous, but we got our new Rv and can’t wait to venture out again. Thanks for sharing👍☀️

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Congratulations on your new RV. We hope you make many wonderful memories traveling around.

[@keithmask87]

WOW is correct. Great video and I have to go there.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks so much. We appreciate you watching.

[@mattclark5480]

Thanks for the video I love it down there 👍

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@jmurf7637]

Just amazing, love your videos!! CANT wait to find an EKKO so we can start our adventures!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We appreciate you watching.

[@FromShetoMe]

Tacos in Paradise!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Tacos are always our go to, so easy.

[@gracegarden1]

Great episode! Loved going on the wet bike ride with you. Bahia Honda is amazing. You were standing almost exactly where I took my bathroom mural photo with the bridge and the palm trees and the blue water. I understand the buoys for your dock at home. You need to keep bit of this place with you. Peace & Prayers.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I totally agree with you that it is good to keep bits of the places you visit, it’s a way to hold on to the memories. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@Pumpkin2844]

Another one of your amazing videos 🙌🏻, the views, music and commentary were just awesome….and Maggie got a lot of camera time so there’s a bonus.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much… we appreciate you watching.

[@superdave1949]

That bike ride on the old Seven Mile Bridge brought back memories, but they sure weren't fond memories. In 1975 when my dad and I drove to Key West it still carried the highway, and it was 7 miles of white-knuckled terror! Absolutely no margin for error on those narrow lanes. The worst part was that the relief you felt at the end of it was quickly replaced with the knowledge that you had to do it again going back! We did love that Bahia Honda beach, the white sand and clear blue water were such a change from our Texas Gulf Coast beaches.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Sounds like it was adventure going to the keys in the 70’s. Now it’s a beautiful drive, but I can’t even imagine driving a car on the bike path you took.

[@superdave1949]

It was definitely scarier than any mountain road I've ever driven!

[@KU9L]

We workamped at Sunshine Key for 6 winters from 2008,-2014 and had many a Beer Butt Chicken dinner at Porky's Bayside Diner, oh what memories!!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That sounds like any awesome place to workcamp. We’ll have to put Porky’s on our list for next time.

[@michaelbecnel63]

The midweek teaser sure lead into an awesome video. Amazing sunsets and one mind blowing sunrise. What's the trick for getting a site there? Happy Trails 🐕

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We used a service called Campnab.com that has made our Florida trip this year one to remember. We have booked so many sites that we have never been able to get in the past.

[@michaelbecnel63]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Thanks....I booked marked that site. Exciting time for us...we're picking up our Travato tomorrow 🥳🥳

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

@@michaelbecnel63 Wow! Good luck tomorrow. Can't wait to hear about it.

[@lornabruce6542]

Another great video! And definitely a place to add to a bucket list. Thoughts on why no one appears to be swimming in that area?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

There were some people swimming at the other beach areas in the park. But for us the water was pretty cold and there were man o’ war and jellyfish in the water which is enough for me not to get in the water.

[@alexdiamantopoulos6614]

Wow and that sunset is an amazing moment. Thank you for making the great paradise video. Maggie loves the bike ride in the rain amd you could tell she’s happy with a smile. Enjoy your journey. Hope to see more happy moments from Alex and Orly.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. It means so much!

[@cocochanel9291]

You got the Unicorn !!! Congrats !

[@rogerz8051]

Great video! Took us 5 years of trying before I snagged a reservation there, and then a hurricane closed the place! Two more years of trying and we finally snagged 4 days in the older section. Not waterfront, but it was still a wonderful stay. The section you stayed in was still under construction. So glad to see that open now. Do they have a walkway from the campsites down to that beach? Or do you just climb over or through that fence around your site?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

They do have a walkway but they also put a section at each site that you can just walk down from you site. They did a great job on the new construction. The bathhouse was not completed yet but they did have really nice pot-a potties.

[@kidd8200]

So Beautiful! It’s on our bucket list! What site did y’all have there?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We had sites 50 and 54, they are all great on that side.

[@kidd8200]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@vicdee367]

Any secrets on booking? I went to their website and there is no availability from now through February 12, 2024. Beautiful sites and a must do for sure. Thank you.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We have been playing the cancelations game and using a service called campnab.com/r/jzlmgz. It has changed our trip to Florida this year enabling us to book so many sites that we have not been able to book in the past.

[@lisarobison3395]

What a beautiful place!! Thank you for sharing it. Would a 33 ft 5th wheel with opposing slides fit in one of those water front sites?

[@rogerz8051]

Those sites all have a max vehicle length of 23'. The other section, designated BTWC on the Florida reservation site, has some that can handle up to 40'.

[@judystreich7333]

Glad ya’all had a great stay.👍🐕❤️

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I think Roger Z answered correctly. You could probably fit in the Bay Side campground.

[@800oceandrive5]

The last time we were there the no-seeuums were the worst we’ve ever experienced. The best Key Lime Pie we’ve found is at Blue Heaven in Key West and Roostica’s on Stock Island a block from Boyd’s RV Park

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

it was really windy while we were there so we did experience the no-seeums, but I bet they can be really bad. Thanks for the suggestion on the Key Lime pie, we will put in on our list for next time.

[@cathymisze3163]

Awesome video!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you!

[@susandougherty1076]

Wow, so wonderful! What campspot were you in?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We were in campsites 50 and 54. All the sites on that side of the park are great.

[@slmjake]

Great video! Thanks for your work! I lived in a class c before it was cool....back in 1996. Hated putting the bike on the hitch though. If I got an ekko it would be inside.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We tried putting the bikes inside but it did not leave room for much of anything else.

[@slmjake]

@VAN TREKKING lifestyle what kind of mogs do you get?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

@@slmjake mogs?

[@slmjake]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle sorry I meant mpgs

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

@@slmjake 😂😂. Averaging 11.6-12.3. Not great for sure.

[@nancyverser8030]

Maggie behaves so well on your bike. How much does she weigh and where did you purchase basket. My australian shepherd weights 25lbs.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We purchased the basket from Amazon, it’s on our Amazon page under “things for Maggie”, here’s a link if you are interested www.amazon.com/shop/VanTrekkingLifestyle I don’t have great internet right now or I would send you the name. Maggie weighs weighs around 30-35 lbs and she fits prefect, not a lot of room to move around., which is a good thing. We do use a strap that hooks to the top of the basket and the ring on her harness. I think it would work well for your 25lbs Australian shepherd. We did start with really small rides and worked our way up. But she really loves it now and we love being able to take her with us.

[@LouCook4531]

Like your hat. Are you going to sell merch?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I’m not sure we will sell merch… still doing some research.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Better be careful blowing on the conch shell 🐚. You may summons the Kraken 😂

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Ok, I had to look up what a “Kraken” is… interesting. So far no sea monsters.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Ok, I had to lookup the definition of kraken… interesting. So far no sea monsters.

[@mweber2000]

What? Site 54? How did you manage that? How did you manage to get any site?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We had sites 54 and 50, 3 nites at both sites. We were able to book these sites using campnab.com/r/jzlmgz. As you can tell we were pretty excited about it.

[@53gregb]

Are your bikes electric? What brand? Thanks and I enjoy your channel.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Yes, our bikes are electric and we love them, we ride so much more than we did with regular bikes. Our bikes are RadPowerbikes.com, we do have a coupon code of “Vantrekkingrad” if you happen to get one it should save you some money.

[@dero9711]

Dang pedestrians... hehe.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Yep. Instagram stars walking in the bike lane. 😂😂.

[@wideglide6723]

Just curious how you were able to snag a week at Bahia Honda. I’ve never seen an open site there. Even if I look out as far as I can there are never any availability.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We mentioned it in a previous video. But we utilize a website app Campnab.com. You can setup "scans" for cancellations and snag those if you add quickly. It's our first time getting these sites too.

[@joycem2795]

Did you need to reserve campsites way in advance for the Keys?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

No, we used campnab.com/r/jzlmgz to help with the reservations, I think we booked this one two weeks in advance.

[@rjarafiles9742]

Subscribing :)

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you!

[@byronbrasher8118]

get a horn on your bike - don't depend on others to look out for you and the bike

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We do have a bell on the bikes, I don’t think Owen expected the girl to walk in front of him… a last minute reaction.