Hey! She's a little old but she'll do just fine! || Hanna Park

If you need a place to camp near Jacksonville you'll find there are not that many choices. The one everyone recommends is Jacksonville's Hanna Park. Getting campsites on weekends is really hard in Florida, especially the state parks. So when we found we could not get a state park near by we chose to hunker down at Hanna Park until our reservation at Anastasia later this week. Many rave about this park but we found it to just... OK. Beaches are awesome. Bike trails too. But the campground amenities could use a little, well a big, refresh and update. But we made the most of it and loved our time at Kathryn Abby Hanna Park.
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[@nancyskean6425]

When you’re happy, we’re happy! Don’t change a thing and keep on dancing!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks Nancy, hope you are dancing too.

[@doreengardner2849]

Do what makes YOU two happy and WE will be happy to watch! Click bait videos create resentment and dis-ingenuous atmosphere between you and us! Just show us your joy! ❤️

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Very wise words “Just show us your Joy”. I think that’s going to be our new motto.

[@bevbender3587]

Always do what makes you happy!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That’s the only way we know how to do this and still make it fun for us. Thanks for your support.

[@marciatroyer2818]

Your channel is special, so don't change it! I enjoy the videography, your hikes, the outdoor cooking, and, of course, Maggie.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks Marcia, we appreciate your kind words.

[@David-jo4gt]

We don't have the words to tell you how happy we were to meet y'all. For everybody watching, Lynn and Owen are the same in person as the are on video I hope they never change and always choose to do what makes them happy. Thank you for making time for us on your journey. Happy tails and safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are the sweetest David. We also loved meeting you and Angie, we loved hearing your funny stories and getting to know a little about you. Your sense of humor and laughter are infectious. We thank you!

[@MzKayR]

I wouldn’t expect them to be any other way.

[@chrismcelroy7915]

Doing what makes you happy is what makes your channel so good.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much Chris. We appreciate your inspiring words.

[@deangraboskey2564]

Please don't change your video's at all, i love everything about them in fact i wish more channels would follow your lead.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@greygooseadventures5212]

We think sometimes you guys don’t realize how much impact you have on others, including us. Keep doing what makes you happy and you will make others happy. Thank you both for what you’re doing and thank you for your friendship…❤. David and Juanita

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are right we don’t realize or understand it. Thanks for the reminder of what’s important. If we didn’t do this we would have never met you guys and that is worth more than anything.

[@maryjones908]

Don't change a thing! We love you just the way you are! Happy Tails!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much. We appreciate your support.

[@kchamrick5737]

Yes. Do You !!!! ❤

[@jillcarlson2076]

Welcome to Florida! Again! Yes!!! 🥰💕🙏

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We sure are glad to be here, again.

[@judystreich7333]

I’d be doing a Happy Dance just to be out of the cold weather, the beach is a plus. Keep those warm and happy moments coming, enjoying your journey. Do what makes you happy and enjoying each other’s company. Happy tails, safe travels. 🚗🇺🇸❤️🐕

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you Judy for a very important reminder. We are enjoying this warmer weather.

[@joycemoses2411]

Please, do what you folks like to do! THANK YOU for allowing us to come along for the journey! We enjoy your adventures!!! Those pork chops looked awesome! Hope Maggie feels better soon!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We appreciate you following along and taking the time to comment.

[@bonniebidwell6877]

I love the homage to “from she to me”. It was really cute, and I could imagine John and Debbie laughing when they saw it. Great work as always, enjoy going along with you

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We love those guys (From She to Me)… we appreciate you following along.

[@pattir9681]

My hubby and I love your videos. We will never get to go east like your wonderful adventure takes you. So it’s great to see what you two get to see and do. Thank you

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching

[@kathifischer6064]

Don’t stop doing what you like. That is why we love your videos. Your love for the simple things, a good hike, camp fire dinners, the love for your wonderful Maggie and so much more is why we so look forward to your videos. Add in the helpful tips and mods👍. Don’t change a thing.🎉

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind and inspiring words… Much appreciated.

[@barbswanson5576]

I agree 100%. Do what makes you happy. We enjoy all your videos. Look forward to them every week.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you Barb, we appreciate your following along.

[@leonardgringlas6841]

Yes do what makes you happy. Great video. Always enjoy watching you adventures. Hope your pup is feeling better.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Maggie is feeling so much better, every now and then she has a hard day and we just try and listen to how she is feeling and not try to push her. Thanks for your comment.

[@littlerascal6112]

Do what makes you happy… that makes me happy!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, and that really makes us happy.

[@nancywood8705]

ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS , JUST HAVE FUN, AND WE,RE HAVING FUN WATCHING.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We are glad to hear you are having fun watching. Thanks for sharing.

[@jillcarlson2076]

Just do what makes you happy! We love all three of ya!, 🥰💕🙏

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much. We appreciate your comment.

[@susanisaacs6816]

Please keep keepin on! We’re here to see what you three are doing…not what we are doing. Just enjoy!!! Thanks

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Life is too short not enjoy what you are doing. Thanks so much for watching.

[@jillcarlson2076]

Awesome! Thank you for showing us the fire pit! Nice size! 🥰💕🙏

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome. We are really enjoying the fire pit.

[@jeancambra8036]

Keep doing what you do. It's fantastic

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@sherriweber7105]

It was good to se Owen do the happy dance. So sorry to hear Maggie was sick. Hope she’s feeling better. Hope you have a great day and I’ll see you soon!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Maggie is feeling better, she does have her ups and downs these days, she’s getting old. Hope you have a great week and we’ll see you next week.

[@dennysisk1100]

The welcome Florida blue sign is definitely one of my favorite Signs Maggie.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Maggie agrees with you. We do to.

[@sarahmoore3831]

Really like your videos and your happy dance. Keep enjoying life.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching.

[@tshlaru1]

Regardless of the content, your videos always inspire us to get out there and enjoy time on the road! Our favorite Sunday morning activity is to get up and see if your new video has dropped yet. A cup of coffee with Maggie, Lynn, and Owen is the best!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment, it means so much. ❤️

[@DarrellnKitty]

Life is short, do what makes your wife happy

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Very wise words, thanks for sharing.

[@martyemerick4687]

We get excited when you release a new video. We enjoy watching you guys doing what you enjoy. We will continue watching all of your videos no matter what adventures you've getting into.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much Marty, we appreciate your support and following along with us.

[@galpalsal]

Great video - Love the night time transition! Keep doing what you want and keep taking me along.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks Salley, we appreciate your comment and support.

[@pattyk8594]

I hope Maggie feels better! Very nice of you to visit with your viewers that cheer you on for years. They even knew about the blue signs for Maggie, how nice! :o)

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The best part of traveling and having a channel is the great people we get to meet.

[@patousouki6077]

Hello, I am from Montréal, Québec and I have been following you for years and thanks to you I discovered and been to a lot of greats places. It is yours adventures and we have the privilège to follow it. So thank you and continue as you please. Patricia

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad you find the videos helpful. Safe travels.

[@sandrap3047]

Amen! Keep doing what makes you three happy! I enjoyed the Ft McAllister video! My Dad took my nieces camping there many times. That’s where one of nieces kayaked for the first time.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed the Ft McAllister video, sounds like it brought back some precious memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@markanddiana.ourjourney3846]

I love your videos. Whatever they are I will no doubt watch.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your support.

[@evelynkitchen7856]

Thanks for another great video. You cuties always bring a smile. Hope little Maggie is feeling better.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you so much watching. Maggie it back to her happy self.

[@kathigee]

You do You... we've sure enjoyed you thus far!! Thanks for the info on the pop-up fire pit - I think that may be on my list for next purchase. Hope Maggie is feeling better soon. Happy Dancing Trails!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We are really enjoying the fire pit and being able to cook on it is a plus.

[@andywellborn]

My son joined the Navy to see the world, he's stationed in Jacksonville, we're from just north of Destin/Ft Walton beach... do what makes you happy.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad you are close to your son. We will keep doing what makes us happy.

[@GetOutBeHappy]

Do what makes you happy. You need to do this for you two.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We are figuring that out, thanks for the support.

[@RoseOriginals]

Always do what makes you happy! Like in Fields of Dreams...build it and they will come. I've never been fond of Florida county parks for camping. We had a bunch of bad experiences and now we refuse to stay in them. Anastasia State Park is one of our favorites. Hope you have fun!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We will keep doing our thing and hope people will watching. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@larryvincent2098]

Happy Birthday Owen !! You know always lol your video !! As always BS & BK & BC !!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks Larry. We appreciate you following along and commenting each week.

[@chrisdebbie]

Hi Lynn and Owen, thanks again for sharing your lives! I hope Maggie is OK. You obviously know this, but if you try to chase after what other people want, you will never catch it. My unsolicited advice is to keep doing what you are doing - what makes you happy. It makes a lot of other people happy too (myself included). You guys are real, and that is what makes you (and your videos) shine! Hope to meet you on the road some day. Keep dancing!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for the very wise advice and words of encouragement it is much appreciated.

[@TT-ro7eg]

Owen: So important for your health and happiness that you do exactly what you and Lynn like to do! I have a class B myself that I took on a 7 month entire western US + Alberta trip in '21....watching you guys gave me so many ideas on the BlackStone!, trip planning, and just how to keep a positive attitude. Thanks to both of you for being real. Now it's time to head to NC.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Sounds like you had a great trip and we are glad we could help with some tips. Thank you for your advice. Safe travels to NC.

[@rebeccajacobs8915]

Enjoy your travels. We Love your videos, and our little dog watches too when I tell him Maggie is on. Happy travels to you.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That is so sweet. Give you little dog a hug from me.

[@joellynjohnson1191]

The reason I love your videos the most is because you share just what I like about camping. Please don’t change. In fact I was just talking with a friend who mentioned Hanna Park and then you had a new video about it.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We appreciate your comment and support.

[@beckylans]

Other than the closeness of your neighbors, the park was really nice and access to the beach………👏👏👏👏 Hope Maggie is feeling better! ❤️🐾 😘

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The park did have a lot to offer, there were many things do there. We would go back.

[@comewheelinwithjohnandchristie]

Do you! Do what makes you guys happy! People might be busy at the Florida RV show. No worries & do your happy dance!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Great advice! Thanks!

[@Carmencita1464]

Wow it’s nice the way you guys review every campground you guys stayed in. I love the walks and the cooking and Owens Happy Dance. Don’t change anything you guys are Awesome!!!! Many Blessings on your travels🙏🏻. Hope Maggie feels better 🙏🏻🐶🥰

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for your kind comment. Maggie is feeling a lot better.

[@shelleypakenham9129]

Thanks for giving good insight into the parks. Your food made us hungry. Keep up the great work. Hope Maggie is feeling better.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome. Maggies is back to her happy self.

[@norm4907]

Wow what a feast

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Yes is was… we don’t eat like this very often.

[@katehutto6004]

Ansolutely do what makes you happy. I love your videos!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much. We appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@tracker5849]

I love there's TREES

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Trees are the best.

[@dianabalto]

Agree ! Do what makes you happy ! OMG look at those steaks !!! Happy Dance Happy Life Guys .....

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks, we appreciate you watching.

[@William2N]

Stay well and hope Maggie feels better! Loving the fire pit 😊

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Maggie is feeling a lot better. Thanks so much for watching.

[@dougblalock5175]

Nice park, Anastasia is beautiful, we actually go there just to walk and ride bikes. Can’t wait to see your video! Godspeed good people.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That is awesome that you live so close you can walk and ride bikes there. It is an awesome place.

[@randallborchers6872]

I like the new fire pit because how you can cook on it the food looked great 👍

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We like it for that reason to. We find ourselves planing meals around cooking on the fire pit.

[@sandras1524]

we've stayed at Hanna before and agree with your assessment. beautiful beach, beautiful park, great price, but cruddy sites. I hope Maggie's better. We just got back from St Augustine and sure miss the warm weather. Enjoy Anastasia.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Hanna park.

[@kjFL1]

Love all of your video, but especially love your Florida videos. Living here, you give us such great ideas of places to visit. Thanks (and hugs to Maggie)! ❤

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

So good to hear you say you love the Florida videos. Thanks for watching.

[@alexdiamantopoulos6614]

Great video again as a subscriber my self and wife. We are looking forward to visit the camp sites you both do and show how happy you are no matter what the videos you have out here. Looking forward to more happy videos.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

A happy outlook on life is being able to see the good in the small things. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@richardburguillos3118]

Great fun again and again. Thanks for sharing and taking us along. I’m hear the solo fire pits tend to direct most of the heat out the top rather than the sides. Part of that smokeless design. The Fire Pit your using now is more traditional, raises the fire and you get more 360 warmth from the fire. Of course ya have to do the smoke shuffle from time to time, but overall, smaller and easier to hall around.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We agree with everything you said. We are not giving up on the solo stove, we do still love it. But we are also really enjoying this fire pit and how small it folds up and we can cook on it.

[@sandymichalski3515]

Makes me happy to see your travel. Great adventures. Gives us lots of good advice on campgrounds to check out. Thx

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you Sandy, we appreciate your kind words.

[@curemeister7443]

Keep your videos coming just the way they are. Best part- Maggie of course and chef Owen.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We will keep them coming. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@jeancambra8036]

I love the way you fade out. Beautiful video

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching.

[@douglaslambert579]

Awesome video!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks so much, we appreciate you watching.

[@sherriweber7105]

I’m glad someone in the park that has an Ekko too let you know of your light. And that was nice thry invited you over for sone steak. The steak looked good too!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We had a lot in common with Chuck and he was so generous with those steaks, they were awesome.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Nice looking park in my opinion. I’m small so a small site is fine with me. Love that it’s close to the beach. Does sound like the city needs to update their system, pretty antiquated. Glad Maggie can play on the beach. 👍🏼

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Hanna Park does has a lot of offer and it a good place to stay if you are in Jacksonville.

[@willar7179]

I just can’t get over the number and variety of seashells on Florida’s beaches. Our Oregon beaches have a broken sand dollar or a bit of crab shell once in a while. Maybe an agate or two. I was at Sanibel Island once and couldn’t stop picking up shells. In California now, and the oranges here are ripe and sweet. 😄

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I love finding sea treasure of any kind… I was very intrigued with finding agates on the Oregon cost.

[@barapatan]

Found the channel doing Winnebago Ekko research (I'm still years away from purchase, but I'm very excited to see these type of 4x4 Micro C RV type's). Thank you very much for the video, the food looked great!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We think it’s a great size RV and hope other companies will start making them too, in time for when you retire.

[@barapatan]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I hope as well, nothing better than competition on the market. Thanks for the kind words, I hope you two have a great day

[@Ekko_Sagas]

Enjoyed your videos.. I agree with you about Hanna Park, the city needs to update the facilities.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It’s still a good park just needs some TLC.

[@stacyrector8515]

You need to do what makes you happy, seems like if you start filming for others and what they “want” then it becomes a chore. Hope Maggie is feeling better.💜 I’m glad to know this place allows dogs on the beach, that’s one reason we haven’t been back to Florida for awhile, we have a younger dog now and she loves being with us all the time. Another great video, Thanks!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It is hard not being able to take your pets on the beach. But we do try to do other things that makes Maggie happy, plus you can find some dog beaches along the way. Thanks so much taking the time to comment.

[@sharonfields6703]

Don't change your posts you are one if the reasons I keep saving to buy my class B rv.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, hope you get your class B.

[@TimeoffwithCuzinEddie]

Owen, We loved your last video! You must choose to do and film what makes you happy, and not conform to what others want. I create videos because that’s what I like to do, I have yet to figure out you tube. Our channel has struggled, and to be honest it has been discouraging at times but I keep on because I enjoy it. We look forward to visiting with you every Sunday so keep doing your happy dance and we will be dancing along with you. Safe travels! Butch and Becky 😀😀

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

As you can tell we struggle with our channel too and it does get us down, and as you know it takes a lot of time when you are traveling. Even if no one watches capturing our memories has been priceless. Keep doing what makes you happy too and we hope to see you on the road one day. Thanks for sharing your comment.

[@elizabethmayberrysilk8788]

I enjoyed your Fort McAllister Park video.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching.

[@CorndogCaravan]

Jacksonville is our hometown!!! In all my years there I've never been to Hanna Park🤦‍♀️ Enjoy Anastasia, it's one of our favorites too. We were there in Dec. Have u ever been to Gypsy Cab restaurant? If not...check it out. We've gone there for 30 yrs!!!! It's just down the street before the bridge on the right. Have fun!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for the suggestion we will put Gypsy Cap on our list for our next visit. I looked it up and it looks great.

[@susanweeks1216]

We are watching! (Susan and Ducky) Thanks for sharing about your tabletop stove. We are hitting 13 state parks between now and April. Maybe will pass each other. 31k Minnie Winnie woman driver as Ducky had a stroke that has effected his sight we are just waiting on his healing riding ebike and one awesome scooter. We'll be watching for you. I liked the Fort McAllister video! And today's Hana City Park. Love my junk drawer.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Sounds like you have a great trip scheduled, 13 state parks is a lot… sounds like you like them as much as we do. Hope to see you on the road.

[@stevewoods8116]

Looks pretty nice from KC, where we have snow 😎

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It was nice park that has a lot of things to do. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Meyersci]

Great shot of the egg cases of the Lightning Whelk at 12:51. When you look inside one of the little sections, you can see the tiny creature's shell. It looks like a snake rattle, though, doesn't it?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It does look like a snake rattle. I will look inside next time, thanks for sharing.

[@randyholloway920]

Yep, do what makes you happy, BUT on small request: 🙂 More Maggie please! Have you thought of putting a camera on her so you can video from her perspective?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We have put the camera on Maggie before, it’s pretty shaky 🤣. We do realize she is the star of the show.

[@WeretheRoberts]

If you can let Chuck know we’ll be at Gold Head State Park in a few weeks if he’d like to invite us to supper. Hahaha. Love Hanna park, guys. That’s actually how we found your channel a few years ago. We were staying 3 sites down from you and didn’t even know it! Lol

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You just never know how you are going to meet in a campground. We do meet the nicest people camping. I’ll let Chuck know 🤣.

[@FromShetoMe]

We’re camped at a wonderful dispersed campsite. Room for another van. We can stream here so guess what we’re doing? Just started this video and LOLOL. Love you too. PS. Oranges are sweet and ripe on our tree.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Sounds like a great campsite. We didn't know if you'd catch that little blurb and inspiration. glad you did. We'll take you up on those oranges one day soon. BTW have you ever had Sumo Oranges? Ugly little guys but man they're sweet and good.

[@FromShetoMe]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I think I’ve only had mandarin oranges from a can. Not noticed them in the store.

[@willar7179]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle when you say Sumo oranges, I picture something very large and lumpy 🤣

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

@@willar7179 well you're picturing it correctly. 😂😂👍

[@mikemanjo2458]

Absolutely! Do what makes you happy! (We evidently love the same things, so I love every time I get to see y'all!) Fort McAllister was one of our faves, so I'm surprised it didn't do so well. Mike needs to clean out underneath ours, too, and weed out/redo. I liked Hanna Park. I think we're going to give it a try on our next Fla. trip. That boardwalk was cool. I liked your nighttime transition and song clip. Oooo...the chops/potato/brussel sprout dinner made me do a happy dance and my mouth was drooling all over the living room! Yummy! I hope y'all have a great week. So much love from SC, Jane ❤🙏 See you soon!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks Jane for always supporting us. I always enjoy reading what you think about the videos. Much love!

[@deborahschaub2925]

Love your videos !!!! Please don’t become PEOPLE PLEASERS 😂

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It is hard not to try and please people because we do want this channel to be successful, but we don’t want to represent anything that is not who we are. Thanks for the support.

[@Indian3454]

I liked your last video, the lower stats my not even be related to the content. The KZbin algorithm does some strange things. Do What you want that gives y’all the maximum happy dances. PS - give Maggie some more treats, she likes to happy dance too.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We just figure that KZbin algorithm… it is frustrating but we will keep doing what we do.

[@johndagricola]

We just arrived in Brooksville, Fl. To visit family. ON THE WAY!…we went to Ft. McCalister because you recommended it! Then we went to Jekyll Island because you went there. You are right about the campground🤮

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I hope you liked Ft McAllister. I hope you visit to Jekyll was good with the exception of the campground.

[@richardcoyle2635]

Been a while nice to see ya again.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad your back. Thanks for watching.

[@michellekorn3693]

Thanks again for your great and honest videos. We are taking notes as we get ready to leave from cold NY for Florida. We have a Hymer van meetup in Deland in early March and then down to the Keys. It would be so great to run into you so we will be looking for the Ekko. Safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We could still be in Florida in March so hopefully we’ll see you on the road or in a campground.

[@frankwright1503]

Hey guys I think you were bit hard on Hanna Park. Yes, there are some smaller angled sites which all campground have but the majority of them are good sized with privacy and full hookups. There is a nice lake for kayaking with tons of birds and a great walk-on beach. The surf fishing is great and as you said one of the few parks that allow dogs on the beach. It is also a top notch mountain bike training area. I am surprised you did not go to Singletons Seafood Shack in Mayport right on the St Johns river. Next time you come you should try staying at Huguenot Memorial Park which is right across the ferry from Mayport which is also a City of Jacksonville controlled campground or perhaps Little Talbot Island State Park which is great for smaller campers. Enjoy Anastasia, it is also one of our favorites but very hard to get reservations for.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I totally agree that Hanna Park has a lot to offer, so sorry if you thought we were being too hard. Thank you for all the other great suggestions, be will be coming back through so they will help. We appreciate your comment.

[@bluzndablood]

Enjoyed this episode! By the way, I’ll be staying at Hanna Park soon to attend the Festival in Jax! Thanks for the review on the park! I was always doubtful on picking a site, but we’ll make it work regardless! Hugs, brother Owen!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It hard to pick a site online, but I’m sure you will make it work just like we did. The park has so much to offer, I hope you have a great time there and at your festival.

[@moyapage6819]

It is nice when beaches are dog friendly, I agree! My comment might not reach you in time for this excursion, BUT.... when you are in the area again, since you like brussel sprouts, head up to Amelia Island and try the brussel sprouts at Amelia Tavern on Centre Street- they are delicious! You can take the Mayport Ferry from Mayport and head to Amelia Island when the ferry is running. :) I love your videos- you do you and we'll be here following along on your travels!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for the suggestion, we will put it on the list for next time.

[@MzKayR]

You guys are down the street from me. I live off Merrill Rd. 😊

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Wish we were able to say hello, maybe next time. Thanks for watching.

[@alvinadcock5346]

Your cooking segments are a trademark of yours; would love to see you smoking on a table top smoker. I have the Pit Boss and it makes for great camp aroma and really fun to cook on. I thank it’ll add a flip to your Happy Dance. I met you at Huntington Beach couple years ago; fun to meet folks you watch on KZbin.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We’ll have to look into a smoker that we can fit in the garage, I think that would be a great idea. Thanks.

[@Miss7971]

Hey guys still enjoying your travels I see. We are hoping to head to Labrador and NFLD this summer. Hope to run into you guys for a visit. Be safe ❤ ps funny how you did a bit on fire pit. I am thinking it would be perfect dry camping on a high rock cliff over looking the ocean. Neil and Sandy

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We are still traveling around… and hope to head to NFLD this summer, it would be great to see you both again. I’m sure the fire pit will see some dry camping this summer. We miss you guys.

[@Miss7971]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle perfect

[@joellynjohnson1191]

I just got back from Anastasia State Park. Loved it and found out that St Augustine allows dogs on their beaches. Took a tour of chocolate factory Do you have a link to pop up fire pit? Jo

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The fire pit is in our Amazon store, here’s a link if you are interested www.amazon.com/shop/VanTrekkingLifestyle .

[@doristaylor9386]

Looks yummy

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks, it was.

[@dremein]

Well it's obvious Owen like his cookin' but why doesn't Lynn ever do a "Happy Dance"? 🙂

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I think I leave the goofy dancing to Owen. He’s so much better at it than me.

[@gracegarden1]

This was awesome. I didn't make it all the way to Florida this winter, so Owen, you were rubbing it in in the first scenes, but I feel the same way about standing most anywhere in FLA. Thanks for featuring Hanna Park. Next time I go I will aim for this park instead of trying to sleep at a Buc-ees. It missed my radar completely. Trying to book sites at county parks is hard. I've tried to get a site at Kelly Park many times and have yet to succeed. Lynn, do you have any pointers or hacks for researching dog friendly places? Today is my birthday! Happy Birthday, Owen!! I can't wait to see Anastasia! (I've stayed there, and I booked it on my phone laying on a gulf coast beach the day before.) Thanks for all you do. Peace & Prayers -extra for Maggie!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I hope you had a Happy Birthday! I don’t have a lot of pointers on finding dog friendly places, just read the rules wherever we go. You can Google “Dog friendly beach” on google maps, we do that sometime and also parks, when we are traveling around. We so appreciate you following along each week.

[@christinaechavarria628]

Love the new fire pit-but how in the heck do you clean the cooking piece?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You clean it like you would a grill top. We use a wire brush and a scrub pad. It not bad.

[@susancrane9207]

Where can we find Chuck? Those steaks look good!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I know, it was the biggest and best steak we have every had.

[@tracker5849]

If they have thorns they are wild oranges...SOUR!! not cultivated. DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY!!!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for the information, I did not know that they had thorns, we will look for that next time. Thanks so much for watching.

[@tracker5849]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle BIG thorns

[@susancrane9207]

BTW don’t change your videos. Maybe take requests if you like, but we love you just as you are.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you Susan.