Episode 166: Tin Can Tourists, Lance Campers, and Florida State Parks

2024-08-14

Send us your Florida questions!Campers, listen up! From Tin Can Tourist to air conditioned cabins, Florida's a camper's paradise. Rick and Cathy talk about the origins of Tin Can tourists in Tampa, which state parks have the best camping, and how to camp in comfort at them.Links We MentionedLance Campers (2565)Lazy Days RVsDesoto Park in Tampa Tin Can Tourist websitesBriny BreezesIn Her ShoesPhoto by Britt Fuller/public domainSupport the showQuestion or comment? Email us at ...

Send us your Florida questions!

Campers, listen up! From Tin Can Tourist to air conditioned cabins, Florida's a camper's paradise. Rick and Cathy talk about the origins of Tin Can tourists in Tampa, which state parks have the best camping, and how to camp in comfort at them.

Links We Mentioned

Lance Campers (2565)

Lazy Days RVs

Desoto Park in Tampa

Tin Can Tourist websites

Briny Breezes

In Her Shoes

Photo by Britt Fuller/public domain

Support the show

Question or comment? Email us at cathy@floridaspectacular.com.

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