Ft. Pickens Campground + Gulf Islands National Seashore + Pensacola, Florida

[@MonicaTVToronto]

👍23 You are back on the road. Glad to learn that you are in Florida. I may be able to enjoy the virtual sunshine in your video. I would love to walk on that white sand beach. 😍 The trail has interesting trees and plants. That armadillo looks cute from far away. Have a great week❤️🌸🍀🇨🇦 13:32

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Yes, finally. The sunshine is amazing. We are loving our time here. It is definitely warmer than Texas.

[@mashemel]

Beautiful beach and nice campground 👍

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

It really was. So nice.

[@SergeCousineau]

Well nice to see you back …👩‍❤️‍👨 We weren’t worried because we have always been in contact with your comments on our channel 🤪We would sure change place with you and get into our shorts and sweatshirts 🤣we had so much cold lately but now it’s getting warmer with temperatures over 32 Fahrenheit . That’s a beautiful campground and just by the sea with white sanded beach 🥰It was nice to see all those dolphins 🐬 there was a lot of them 😲Love the Jeep and Winnebago at 8:41 🤑Yes we should always carry water with us …you never know what can happen or where we can go …so much interesting things everywhere 🤪It was a nice trail ! That frog wanted a free ride …hope you gave him one …Lol! 🤪 So cute ! Sure is a mystery on how he got up there 🤣🤣🤣Wow! You can see some armadillos there 😲 never saw one before . So will be waiting to see your next video of the ruins of Fort Pickens Hope you are having a great time and wishing you a wonderful week Serge H&S 👩‍❤️‍👨🌈🇨🇦

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

We had such a good time there, and basically had the beaches to ourselves. The weather was chilly in the morning, but it was nice and warm by mid-morning. We definitely need to be better about grabbing water. We've done it many times. We plan to be gone just an hour, and it turns into three. 😂😂😂. Just be glad, you only see armadillos in videos. They are kind of a pest. They love to dig. They are interesting to watch in places that aren't your yard. 😂. I wish the pictures of the dolphins had come out better. We didn't take the good camera with us. All we had was our phones so they turned out a bit grainy. Be safe guys, Bill and DeAnna

[@SergeCousineau]

@@LivingtheSilverLife 🥰😉👩‍❤️‍👨👍

[@TimelessWonders]

Really enjoy your video ❤ big success to you 💐 hugeeee ❤ like 👍🏻

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Big thanks

[@DesGreene]

Hi Bill and DeAnna! Great to see you out on your travels again👍 Beautiful stretch of coastline! That white sand is stunning! All the best and catch you soon👍😊

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Thanks Des. We are really enjoying the beaches here in Florida. White Sands=Not Hot on your feet. 👍🏼

[@TimeoffwithCuzinEddie]

It is always nice to hit Florida during the winter time. Shorts in February is a perfect scenario. We have got to get us an America the Beautiful pass. When my nephew was little he called those purple sauraces. The campground looks very nice and clean. It’s great to see you guys back at it.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

You guys really do need to get you one. Ours paid for itself the first year. We love Florida and Arizona in the winter. The campground was really nice, and we had the beaches to ourselves on the most part.

[@katrinabellofatto1246]

Those were some beautiful trails! Oh my goodness the little tiny frog was sooooo cute! Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. Very informative video. 😊

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

We had a great time. Plus it is so far from the city that most people just use the beaches near the city so we had the beaches to ourselves. Makes it so nice. Could have been a little warmer so we could have gotten in the water, but we were happy with our stay there.

[@blendedtravels]

I have never been to the Pensacola area, but I have always wanted to go. The beach looks so nice! Lovely hike around the marsh too. Love those America the Beautiful passes and the campground looked nice too! Nice to see you back. 😊

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

We love the area. You guys should really go. The beaches here are not crowded at all.

[@vincentrvlife2393]

Nice video with a beautiful song wrapped into it. We stayed at Fort Pickens back in early December. The weather was beautiful. I enjoyed watching the Blue Angels do some training runs from our campsite. You are right about the value of the America The Beautiful pass. What a value indeed. Safe travels this winter.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

We heard them more often than saw them, but we did get to watch a couple times while sitting back at camp. Our America the Beautiful pass paid for itself within the first year so you are right about that. Be safe, Bill and DeAnna

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Welcome back & great video! We are going to have to check to see if we can stop there on our way out of Florida! Amazing dolphin footage & hiking! Thanks, Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

If you could swing it, you would love it. The beaches there just beautiful and lightly used.

[@hanahowey]

the Gulf Islands look wonderful, I had never heard of them until watching this video - you showed off the area so well 😁

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

They are wonderful, and you felt like you had your own private beach. Wish is had been warm enough to swim.

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Glad to see you back! While you’re staying nice and warm, we’re getting ready for another snow storm. Enjoy! I’ll upload a Colorado ice climbing video as soon as I have time to edit it. It will make you appreciate where you are in Florida!❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️😀👍

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Yikes, yes, we would rather be warm in Florida than freezing in the beautiful Colorado. Can't wait to see your ice climbing video.

[@AdventuresAreOutThere]

What an awesome Seashore! We've lived in Fl our whole life and haven't been to that one yet :) Thanks for sharing it with us and the campground looked like a nice one! Loved seeing the dolphins and the frog was so cute :) Take care friends!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

You should definitely put it on the list bc if you love beaches, these are quit beautiful and very few people use them.

[@getawaywithpam]

Looks like you have the beach to yourselves. Great campground and trails and information of the area. I love Florida and the beaches been there few times. Thanks for sharing your travel, from a new sub/friend in Vegas! See you again soon on the next one. Greetings and hugs ~Pam ❤

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Thank you. We loved that there were very few people on the beaches here. It's kind of tucked away so it is quite a drive from town to get here so most people just use the beaches near the city.

[@SavingMoneyforTheLongRun]

Hey guys, sorry about just now commenting. So far behind as usual. 🤦🏼‍♀️. Welcome to Florida. I love this time of the year. ❤

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

I can’t say anything. I’ve been behind for about a month and a half. 😂

[@WeJustRetired]

Looks nice. Gotta love Florida in February. Thanks for sharing... love watching your vides. Phil & Renate 😊👍

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Glad you like them, and yes, Florida in February is the way to go. We will definitely do this again.

[@ArcticNatureExperiences]

Happy Sunday and welcome back to the silver screen with your silver living (could not resist that pun:-) The thing about the USA is that you have the freedom and chance to go from the cold north and to the warm south; and it looks very nice to be down in Pensacola. I guess it cheers you up a lot to be able to relax in such a nice place while it is freezing back home:) I am impressed by the size of some of the caravans on the camping ground - much bigger than what you will find here in Europe! And looking forward to the next episode when you will explore the forts - that will be interesting for me! So enjoy your day and stay warm! All the best, Ant

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Love the pun. You are so creative. It really is nice that if you're too cold or too hot, you can just move. This beach was awesome. It wasn't overcrowded; which is unusual for Florida. There are. definitely some large rigs here.

[@donroy7825]

Hi my friends 🌲👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻🌊🌊 ☀️ !! Good to catch up with you ✅ ! Wow, a lovely place to stay in Florida, thanks for the tour and interesting things to see and learn about !! We head south tomorrow for some warmth and sunshine ✈️, Gran Canaria, off the coast of Africa 🌊⛰️☀️ ! Looking forward to the trip . Cheers, Don 👋

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Enjoy your trip. We would love to see Africa; even though I'm still trying to play catch-up on your Spain videos. We are really enjoying Florida.

[@angelacritters]

So nice to see you. How nice to have spent time with family. That is fantastic. I've been to Sarasota in 1975 and Pensacola in 1977. I've always wanted to go back. I can only imagine how it has grown. You've got the beach all to yourself it looks like. 45 degrees is pretty cold there! . Love the camp site. It's nice they have some for the really long RV's. How cool some of the bushes are tagged. I sure enjoyed traveling The Gulf Coast with you. Great seeing you.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Yes, it was a cold day, but it was a moving day for us. By the time we arrived it Crystal River it had warmed up nicely. We have never spent any time in Florida in the winter. We will definitely be back. Be safe, Bill and DeAnna

[@angelacritters]

@@LivingtheSilverLife 💖💝

[@CruisinwiththeColemans]

This looks warm and inviting! Love it! - Michelle & Brian

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Thanks guys. It was a little chilly in the morning, but by afternoon it warmed up beautifully. Bill and DeAnna

[@SHHHMotoTravels]

Shorts and T’s in Feb, Love it. ! Love the white sand in that area.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

The best! Loved it.

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

Hey both welcome back we missed your videos and coincidentally just a few hours ago I left a msg on your previous video checking how you were ! This was great, I loved Gulf Island seashore it was so beautiful and I loved the close up of you both smiling on the beach. That campsite looked great and the walk that you did on the trail looked lovely and like you said it would be good to cycle there, we would, we love cycling so much :) The tea place that you visited sounded really good and quite informative too, good thing you knew not to take that Holly leaf in tea that would make you vomit ! 😀 . Good to see Armadillos as we don't have them here and that little frog on Bill's bike wax adorable, so tiny and I too wondered how he got up there! This was so lovely :) ~ Anna ❤ 👍

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Thanks. We love this area too, but our favorite part was that it is quite the trek from town to use these beaches. There are so many closer to town; leaving this one, for the people who are camping or using a day pass to visit the fort. We enjoyed the trail system. Next week, you'll see it's also good for biking. That little frog was just adorable.

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Looks like a nice campground 👍 great beach views 😎

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

It was! We loved these beaches. We didn't have to share them with too many people.

[@earsandideas7266]

Pleased you are both OK (and look very well), I was getting concerned. The seashore is absolutely stunning. Great location for a campground.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Thanks so much! We loved the area. We would definitely go back

[@poentang]

What a breathtaking and serene location! Your visit to Pickens Campground, Gulf Islands National Seashore, and Pensacola, Florida truly captures the beauty of nature. Thanks for sharing this stunning adventure with us! 😍

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Thank you for hanging out with us today.

[@RVAmerica]

That's a beautiful part! Going to have to remember that 1. Glad to see you back at the videos. Lynn and Danny 🥰

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Yes, plus you basically have the beaches to yourself. Enjoyed hanging out in Crystal River.

[@RVAmerica]

@Living the Silver Life US too!

[@areleesdelites1]

The trail is awesome, the scenery is beautiful

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

We agree! Thank you.

[@Lovinglifeinmy70s]

What a beautiful ocean color. The dolphins! How awesome! Glad to see you back. Taking a few months off sounds lovely!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

It was. We needed it. Wish we had our good camera for the dolphins, but we had to use the phone. They came out grainy, but that is OK. We had such a good time.

[@GillanTravels]

It’s nice to see you back! Great winter escape . Really feels good to wear just shorts and t-shirt at this time. Nice trail leading to the white sand beach. What a nice treat for you guys, the beach is all to yourselves and looks like there are whales or dolphins too. Great tour around the campground that looks very clean and well maintained . Thats a great walk around the blackbird marsh with some properly marked vegetation in the area. The armadillos and that tiny frog are so cute. Enjoy your stay there!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Dolphins mostly. Wish we had seen whales too. It has been the perfect winter escape. We really enjoyed the trails, and next week, you'll get to see the fort. It was so interesting.

[@LovingLifeHitchedUp]

Glad that you're in a nice warm state. We tried staying at Fort Pickens in 2020 but had no luck. Hope to return to the panhandle in the future. We did visit the park and loved Loop A. Nice tour.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Wishing you better luck for your next trip to the panhandle of Florida. It's nice that you seem to have the beaches to yourself.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

So glad to see you back! Pensacola has been on our list for awhile and we always have to postpone a planned trip lol. The water and sand look so beautiful! Looks so peaceful and the beach to yourself is a nice bonus. Love the porpoises ( or dolphins lol). Looks like a nice campground. And that is nice when the reservations tell you important info bout the site. That was a nice long walk! And will have to look into the tea Harvest Host - sounds very different. Lol on the tag along frog! Sounds like you are having a great time!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

We really enjoyed the isolation of this beach. At the very most, there were 3 other people on the beach, but mostly we were on our own. It was so nice and peaceful. We didn't know there was such a thing as a private public beach. 😂😂. You definitely would enjoy it; except dogs aren't allowed on the beach.

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

Pensacola is fun. We did that several years ago. We were in a hotel, though. We weren’t camping then. We want to get back to Florida. I need to see the Atlantic. And want to explore more of Florida. We did drive thru fort Pickens when we was there. They have a nice campground. Interesting about the sap of that tree being used to create turpentine. Did not know that. Awww baby froggy 😂. Happy to see you guys on a trip.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

No, I didn't know it. We read it on one of those signs. We are loving Florida. This will not be our last trip to Florida in winter. 😂😂

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Hi guys. We missed you. You have your accent back DeAnna 😃😃 Always look forward to watching you two on a Sunday evening over here. Looks a beautiful area and absolutely loved seeing the Dolphins. Are you starting to head back to the North now? Or travelling for a bit longer?

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Thanks guys. We will be traveling a bit more. We won't head back to NY until mid-April. We need to get a few things out of storage that we want this summer so we will head back to Texas in March.

[@AlphaTraveler1]

Welcome back to some where warm. HAHAHA. Glad to see you all back on the road. Stay awesome and stay safe. LIKE 51. 👍👍👍

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Good to be back on the road.

[@SandraJsAdventuresOutdoors]

We need to head over that way, seems like we were close once. I would have to look at the map again. Wonderful place.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

You would not be disappointed. It is a beautiful area. The best part is you have the beach almost to yourself since really the campers are all that use it.

[@thetravellingwelshman]

That looks like the perfect place to spend a day for me!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

It was!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

We have a site reserved here in a few weeks - just randomly decided to go through the panhandle to AL and found a site here for a few nights - super happy about it!!!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Good. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Hopefully, you got into the new area. If you love a good brewery, be sure and check Hound Song out. The ice cream is literally next door. You will see so many deer in and around the park.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

@@LivingtheSilverLife oh thanks for the brewery tip!

[@destinationdero]

This campsite is pretty nice. Have a great week.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

It really is! We had a great time.

[@JNTravels]

We wanted to spend some of our Winter in Pensacola but it is just too cold for us. We need to be in the pool at least 4 days a week. It is such a beautiful area. 🐸

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Oh wow! That does sound like a great way to spend the winter.

[@lessworkmorecamping7912]

Nice video, thanks for sharing! I see you like the state parks as much as we do 😊 liked and subscribed, have a great day !!!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Thank you! You too!

[@kimbosher5995]

Love the trails and "tree frog"! I guess!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

I guess so too. He was so tiny. How are your runs going?

[@rollinwiththedavises1938]

Squirrel! 😂😂Sounds like us.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

😂😂😂 I know, right?

[@OffRampAdventures]

Missed seeing you two!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Thanks guys.

[@live_the_lifeyoulove]

The sound of the ocean 😍

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Isn't it just lovely?

[@live_the_lifeyoulove]

Absolutely 💚

[@Sioreji]

What a ocean color!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Yes, just beautiful.

[@SHHHMotoTravels]

Amarillo’s ? I thought they are in TX , never knew they are in Florida also.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

I know, right! Sadly, the Texas speed bump is what they are known as, but yes, guess they've made their way to Florida. 😂😂

[@dreadthedreads]

My favorite place in the world

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

It is amazing.

[@TheTolleRoad]

1500 mile trail? That would take Bill a day and a half!!!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Bill laughed when he saw this comment. He is going on a couple day hike when we camp at Queen Wilemena. Pretty sure I just misspelled that. 😂😂

[@tch595]

Does electricity in the campsite have a standard plug-in outlet?

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Yes, it has your 30 and 50 amp camper outlets.

[@MrYellowhouse]

Are there tent locations and what we call car camping?

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Yes, they had tent or car camping over in section B of the campground. Thanks, Bill and DeAnna

[@angelacritters]

🐸

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

I know. Wasn't he the cutest.

[@adunn5173]

Is this an army corp camp ground?

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

It’s a National Seashore.

[@dianemacfie-loucks6392]

Did you get any wifi ?

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

I believe so, but honestly I don’t remember how good it was.

[@DebsWay]

How ever did you find such an isolated beach in Florida?!?! Those armadillos are pesky, little critters. Every now & then one will get through or over our privacy fence in to the backyard and we have to chase it out. We're supposed to be getting another cold front here in FL moving in this week-end. Just sayin'...

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

I don't know how we got so lucky. We've always wanted to stay here, but didn't realize that the distance from town would make it so isolated. Guess there are just so many closer that people use them. Leaving only visitors to this national seashore area to use this one. It was amazing. Armadillos are very pesky. We have a ton in Texas too. They are quite the diggers. Yes, I think the cold front is here. I am wearing a jacket as I type this.