[Land O’Lakes, FLORIDA] SERENOVA TRACT CAMPGROUND…..I Think Someone Was Following Me!
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- Serenova Tract Day Use & Campground
South West Water Management District
(28.3291558, -82.5693654)
This free campsite is a water district campsite. It is a free campsite with a locked gate and reservations need to be made in advance. I (Carrie) felt safe in the campground, in fact, it is a very nice campground. We never saw anyone in the campground area that didn’t belong there. I questioned my safety when walking one of the trails where I felt like I was being watched or followed. Could I have misread the situation….MAYBE…. But I always say “IF IT DOESN’T FEEL RIGHT, DONT DISCOUNT THAT FEELING….. it probably isn’t right. In five years of Boon-docking we’ve had the “something isn’t right feeling” a handful of times. I felt safe in the campground… but no alone walks for me!
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Serenova Tract Day Use & Campground
South West Water Management District
(28.3291558, -82.5693654)
This free campsite is a water district campsite. It is a free campsite with a locked gate and reservations need to be made in advance. I (Carrie) felt safe in the campground, in fact, it is a very nice campground. We never saw anyone in the campground area that didn’t belong there. I questioned my safety when walking one of the trails where I felt like I was being watched or followed. Could I have misread the situation….MAYBE…. But I always say “IF IT DOESN’T FEEL RIGHT, DONT DISCOUNT THAT FEELING….. it probably isn’t right. In five years of Boon-docking we’ve had the “something isn’t right feeling” a handful of times. I felt safe in the campground… but no alone walks for me!
Your smart to be careful when people come out of nowhere. Always trust your gut, even when it seems stupid. Its better to feel stupid then dead.
Love the new lead-in for your videos. Been meaning to say that.
It's good you are aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts Carrie. Two important things. I do love your videos. It's especially interesting and helpful that you give campground details! Happy travels!
Thank you! We just need Roodle to look tougher now. 😂👍
You are so good at making your videos. Makes an enjoyable experience. Hopefully you’ll be in some same areas as we are and we can chat around a good campfire!!❤❤
nice campsite and good you had Roodle with you Carrie when encountered that person
We can't believe it was so warm! That was really cool effect with the tree and the squirrel close up.
Dave's finds love it. How about that time I think in Colorado you found an un opened camp porta potty. 🤣
Mark (& Teresa) Maryland
Wow 220 patreons. You deserve it. You're my favorite channel due to such thorough explanations of your free boondocking sites. Very helpful and informative. Sounds a bit scary there. That's what can be bad traveling alone. I hope you got those guys on video camera. Good idea to always have the video camera running so you can point it directly in their direction. Stay safe. I enjoyed your split screen of the squirrel and sunset.
Taking a picture of those men, in and of itself, could be dangerous!
@@thelmahenriques6454 you could have a hidden video
@thelmahenriques6454 just having your video hanging down at your side. I didn't say "take a picture".
@@funzeevanzee I was just going by what you said about hoping she got those guys on camera.....
@thelmahenriques6454 i agree an actual photo with a camera wouldn't look appropriate. Would be invasive. I actually was trying to say hidden video camera. Maybe nonchalantly. Sorry for the confusion.
If a big skoolie can do it my Rpod and van can do it...yay! Horse water tub? Born n raised 70 years in florida and thanks to you tube I realize every day there are sooo many places I never heard of or have been to. Thank you. Beautiful pond...scary man story...glad you have a man and big dog!! These days you never knowing have a small freezer in my van...NO solar...I love it
Thank you! Nice, my brother has an Rpod and loves it! 👍😀
Better safe than sorry Carrie, happy you had Roodle with you. Maybe homeless or someone has a “farm” back in there. Love the new segment about Dave’s Finds! Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤🐾 🚐😊
Yep, not worth taking chances with strangers hanging around in the bushes! We just need Roodle to look a bit tougher.😂 Happy Valentine’s day! 👱♂️👩🐕🎾
Very beautiful place
I believe you two can find the only "needle in the hat stack". I am going to look through your videos to see if you've visited NW Arkansas! Thank you both for sharing your talents & great info. May God bless & happy Valentine's Day ❣️🌹🤗
Hasty public access comes to mind on the Buffalo River! (36.0081533, -93.0822323) We stayed here a few years ago and loved it. It only has one site! But you can stay overnight in the parking area also. Nice sandy beach and river access. We removed this video after learning the Buffalo river is a National Park and I didn't want a ticket for flying my drone. It is amazing. I hope it's still open.
@@oneadVANtureatatime thank you 💋
Pretty cool place. Loved the sunset! Thanks for sharing and safe travels
Thank you, Lori! 👍😎
Looks like another great place to visit.
"Just watch out for everything" is so true!
Carrie Glad you made the choice to head back to the Van .
Great video 📹
Thank you, Febe! Yep, not worth taking chances with strangers these days. 👍😀
Dave, you always, ALWAYS select the perfect music for each video. And the tri-split view of the sunset over the water was cool too.
Yeah! A new segment! Great to see you trusting your instincts. Once on a trec here in Missouri, I met a man coming from the other direction carrying a long weapon. Apparently I was in a hunting area. Gave me pause! Great to give people the heads up, thanks for that! Wonderful editing as usual. That squirrel 🐿️ was giving you the business 😂
Very peaceful video Dave and Carrie. Started my Saturday off well. Be safe .
Thank you, guys! I miss hanging out with you. 👍😀
Oh Roody Doody was so happy at that beach! Glad it was a swimming beach too. Carrie, I dug that tri screen sunset hon. Love you guys.
The triptych shot of the sunset was great! It'll be nice to have that extra solar too. You guys already have a pretty good setup but we know there never is enough power. Great vid you two.
Thank you! I made the frame for the solar panels and hope to mount them tomorrow! Energy is like potato chips...the more you have the more you want. 😂👍
That first pine is a slash pine or possibly a longleaf pine. The second group of pines shown from below are definitely longleaf pine. They have large serotinous cones (fire opens them to release seed) like ponderosa. Ponderosa pine doesn’t grow over this way (East US) that I’ve ever seen anyway. Florida is mostly slash and longleaf and loblolly pine with some shortleaf and sand pine here and there.
I agree
Carrie, You continue to WOW me and Carol with your photography and video production. Still can't wait to see you and Dave on the road again sometime. We're here again to leave our weekly thumbs up. Be happy. Be safe and be blessed, Michael and Carol.
P.S. I'm like Dave, I like finding stupid stuff too.
+Michael Bennett thanks guys! It was great meeting you both in person! Dave always finds things… it’s very rare that he doesn’t! I also wanted to say thank you for the state park pass😃 we spent the day at Manatee state park and I (Carrie) snorkeled in the crystal clear spring… it was very cool!
It was great to meet you two! I hope we get to share a campfire sometime. Thank you for the gifts! 👱♂️👩🐕🎾
@@oneadVANtureatatime Did you make a video? I CAN'T WAIT too see your upcoming videos. I just went camping at Alston Tract with a buddy. I was telling him (around a campfire of course) how cool it was to meet you two. I hope you make it back to Florida this time next year so we can see you again. Carol and I truly enjoyed your company.
'Dave's Finds'. Love it. Stay safe out there you two.
Living in Florida we try to take advantage of all the water management areas with our promaster. The reason they are empty is because people book these free sites & never cancel. We find them all booked & at times never see another soul. Enjoy your videos. 👍😎
@@edwardpeders9582 That's my question.
I am sorry those folks creeped you out. It is good to see that Roodle remembers that,"Bouncy Ball is the Source of All Goodness and Light."
Have no fear Carrie if Roodle is near. : - ) Thanks for your video!
LOL Roodle and the ball before your walk! I've camped and hiked for decades and only had one uncomfortable encounter. The guy was a tad too happy to see me. Anyways, thanks you two, for the awesome videos! 👍😎🇨🇦🐾
Oh my gosh! We live 10 minutes from there! It’s an awesome dog beach!
This place is only about 3 miles from where I live. Used to work in that area with cows. Had I known that you were there, I could have met you at Beef O Brady's for lunch. those old bath tubs were used all around here for livestock. It is nice in there just to close to home for me to camp.
That would have been fun to meet up! I am sorry we missed out. 👍😀 I thought maybe the tub was for livestock initially.
I am NOT a music person....I LOVE THAT INTRO MUSIC!! SLOW BLUESY RELAXING
Thank you!
That is one good thing about Montana you do not need to worry about alligators just big balloons. Carrie you should take your pike or walking stick with you. The bathtub is for horses, drinking water not to take a bath. The Skookum hunters have found people out in the woods camping illegally in the watershed zone areas. That area is used by them to go yell and knock to each other and pretend it is something else. Stay safe and healthy and always follow your feelings if it makes you uncomfortable Carrie.
I think all beaches should have a fenced/roped off area for dogs like at the end part of a beach
HI guys! I love the Let's See What Dave Found idea!
Thank you! This should be fun showing off what I find. 😂😀👍
That 3 panel sunset shot was really unique. I may have to borrow the idea. Great job Carrie.
+steve wixom thank you so much! I was happy with how it turned out! I also had a video of the ocean sparkling underneath the 3 frames…. For a short while. Then the opacity turned down a bit so we could see the sparkles coming through slowly fading away! Glad you liked it….. feel free to use the same technique😃
Yup, I always follow my gut instinct... It is always right. So glad you followed yours.
Thank you, Marilyn! Not worth taking chances these days. 👍😀
I’m a new subscriber to your channel and have to say it is one of the best I’ve seen on TH-cam! I’ve been binge watching your videos going all the way back to your beginning videos and am thoroughly enjoying every minute of your travels and adventures. I find myself humming the Roodle Doodle ditty - it sticks in the brain! Lol He’s the perfect dog for your lifestyle, and you can really tell he enjoys every minute of his life, except maybe when there’s a thunderstorm or a haircut. I’m a little envious of the areas that you are able to boondock. We have a 34 foot Airstream to accommodate my mentally challenged sister who lives with us and are very limited on where we would fit. Can’t wait to see your future travels!
Great video guys‼️
Wise words on following your gut feeling for sure♥️
You might research or try composite decking for your roof rack. I know they last for years as decking. They dont rot and you dont have to finish or paint them.
Great video, just keep your dog clear of the water, a gator can be under the water and jump up on that shoreline in a fraction of a second. Not trying to scare you, just want your dog to be safe. 🥰
Thanks for the tip! 👍😀🐕🎾
Have you had any run ins with the fire ants yet ? They are the worst and Thank God the Scorpion's are just tiny,,And on and on! We lived there for about 9 years and I'm a firm believer that Florida is a nice place to visit !! lol
Watch for ticks up there. Used to camp at Starkey park just down the road with Cub scouts and we always camp home with ticks!
Thank you for sharing your journey 💞
Lots of good info as always! Thanks!!
Terrific editing, loved the sunset!
Well done video! Each week, when Roodle is on, our dog sits and stares at the tv. I think that she really likes Roodle.
Thank you, Gerald! It be fun if Roodle could meet your dog someday and see what they do. 😂👍
Amazing
Thanks for all you guys do!! We just love watching your videos and have been particularly fond of ones on the East Coast since that’s where we’re from. Hope to get the opportunity to meet you both one day! Again excellent job on your videos! One suggestion, would you consider doing an updated tour of your van? Maybe you did one recently and I missed it. We are getting ready to build ours out and I was curious on a couple of elements of your build. Thanks so much!
Hi Lori! Before you start building we would love to have a phone call with you. We could tell you what we have learned about our build over the years. I like the van update video idea as well. Contact us at OneAdvantureatatime@yahoo.com if you want to talk about your future build. We are happy to be helpful. 👍😎🐕🎾
That would be wonderful!! I will email you soon and we can schedule a time to chat! Thanks guys!!
Great place. Although not sure about the creepy men! 😮Thanks for sharing. Loved the editing of the sunset.
Pinned the location for our next trip to Florida.
Right on! Glad you enjoyed it. We hope you get a chance to see the manatees while you are there. 👍😀
Still love your photography. You keep coming up with neat things to do with it! Very impressive.
Glad you listened to your instinct on those hikes. Always listen to your gut, especially when hiking! When you first mentioned it, my first thought was "Oh no! She ran into bigfoot!" lol Glad you made it back safely!
Thank you, Cheri! Most times we feel safer hanging out with wild animals than people. 👍😎
When Dave showed his treasures we started laughing remembering when he found the camp toilet and used it as his campfire seat 😂 Mo is the same way… he is always looking down and finding cool stuff!
Oh my gosh! He loved that stupid toilet seat! He was a bit upset that I left it there😂 I had to choose traction boards or toilet seat 😂😂😂
That’s great 😂
Nice looking place to camp for sure. It’s windy and cold here in Maryland 😢. Yeah I’d definitely filter the water. Just rust alone looking at it 👍🏼
I bet it is cold up there right now. We have had rain for the past 24 hours here. 2 more works and we start heading north, I can't wait. 👍😎
I'm glad you had Roodle with you on those walks. 👍
We just need to add the lion haircut back to Roodle to make him look tougher. 👍😂
@@oneadVANtureatatime Lol. 🤣
I loved that comment “Florida has a lot of opportunities “😂
It really does. 😂
Any campgrounds in the State of Florida that are in close proximity to any store you will find Transit people and homeless people living in or around these campgrounds. As a Floridian, carry your second amendment at all times. If you don't have one, get one.
Good advice there, thank you. We are well protected. 👍😀
I agree... trust your gut and if you feel alarm... there's probably a reason for it. I call it my Spidy Sense... I absolutely listen to it and move if I don't feel comfortable.
Be careful around those waterways there’s alligators in those waters you may not think so they’ll come up on you quick happy trails
Thank you, Brian! 👍😀
Roodle has a birthday coming up soon. 😎
We stayed in that exact same spot a year ago! Greg and Lorraine
I am alone a lot when Larry is working and I always carry pepper spray with me.
I’m on a beach in Mexico
now missing Florida. By the way Florida let’s you buy two years of vehicle registration all online with a credit card. Which will be handy in South America. Keep enjoying Florida.
I am glad that you told us about people coming out of the woods that gave you a bad vibe. Go with your gut. If a situation feels creepy get out of there. Sounds like most other features of the campground were acceptable and so happy to see that Roodle was given an opportunity to play in the water.
Roodle beat me in the swimming race! Yes, we go with our gut when it comes to shady places or people. 👍😎
I hope you enjoyed Serenova Tract. You guys stayed in our favorite spot! We were there a few weeks ago! Sorry we missed you all. We were hoping to run into you while you were here in Florida.
Very cool, Linda! We did enjoy our time there. I hope that was not your fork I took 😂 We are sorry we missed you!
Nice place
Have you been to the free public land in Tennessee? Citico Creek. It's on the Cherohala River by the Cherohala Skyway.
We have not been to Citico Creek yet. Thank you for the tip. We found Tennessee a challenge for free camping and appreciate the help. 👍😀
My parents had a Springer Spaniel that loved to roll in "Yucky Stuff," especially Cow Poop! Then she'd come back on to have people affectionately cuddle up to her and admire her pretty perfume!
Her name was Sheena, sometimes she was dubbed "Sheena the Shit" because of her fragrance choices.
+Craig Browning Roodle has rolled in Goose poop, dead rotten fish, cow poop and a couple of mysterious smells! Usually on moms watch too!
Me and my buddies camp there a lot and we have run into several sketchy folks it used to be a great place to camp but as the urban sprawl has encroached the serenity has declined
Yeah… I didn’t feel safe!
This!
Carrie, I grew up in California also, SanDiego County. We girls would ride our hirses through the river bottom and along the golf course. We had a peeping Tom that would appear out of nowhere, and flash us girls... we called him "Horny Harry". We were young and fearless, and riding quick horses... I would not find it funny today!! Maybe its a horse thing, or they know that alkng with horses, comes young girls.
It is very unlikely those were Ponderosa Pines, most likely they were Yellow Pine or less likely the native Long Leaf Pines. Ponderosa range is the SW US not the SE US.
Shhhh guys you're giving away one of the best kept secrets in Florida for camping. As to the trees I think those are probably Florida Long Leaf pines not Ponderosa Pines. Just a guess but the interweb doesn't show that Ponderosa Pines live in Florida. Typically if the pump in a campground does not say non-potable it is potable. Keep the goods stuff coming guys.
Fantastic video thank you how far to the campsite once you enter the gate? I recently stayed at cypress Creek preserve
Nice 3 screen sunset shot, Carrie! Are you 2 enjoying the humidity versus the dry SW?
Thank you! We are not enjoying the humidity 😂 We can finally see why people out here want a shower in their rig. 👍
The guy shoulda been more friendly. But as a hiker in a more urban area, sometimes a trail close just gets the legs working. Wouldn’t be surprised if those trails weren’t a ped thruway in the neighborhood. Be careful kids.
That could be Terry. Day hikers are generally happier than a thruway hiker I would guess. 👍😎
Unfortunately rumor has it that one might encounter questionable folk living/hiding out in Florida forest areas. Ones fleeing from law enforcement. Gal by herself best to carry mace, concealed weapon or walk with a large intimating dog. 🧚♂️
We have heard some of the same. We were told it was a homeless camp before they added the locked gate.
You had a double camp spot and the guy got upset because you had an extra person. It's a campsite not a hotel. That's a bit ridiculous.
Rules are rules....
What no ball on the walk, contact the Humane Society.
I should also mention the dude that was following you may have been homeless, they don't have a lot of places to go in this area, so they setup homeless camps wherever they can be un noticed.
With all due respect, this is how people get attacked by gators. You let your dog lead you to the water on the swfmd property. Almost all fresh water lakes in Florida have the potential for gators. Dogs are definitely on the menu for alligator, and your dog was attached to you by leash. Be safe and enjoy.
You have a very rebellious and spoiled kids 😂
He barked a lot in that video! 😂 When he gets excited he likes to let us know. 👍😀
Living in Alaska you guys are going to need MONEY for food. You all know every thing is so much more money. $$$$.
Never camping in Florida again. Back when we traveled in our motorhome with my ex and two of my sons. The kids made friends with a family near the campground. We went to pick the kids up and everybody was out back and the dad was sitting on the patio, watching the kids with a gun in his lap! Of course I freaked out and wanted to know why and he said oh just in case a gator grabs one of the kids in the creek(?)!? he said it was actually a thing to see the gators in the water behind their house. No, no no.! 🚐👍🏻❤️
Strange I left a comment here last week, but it's missing.
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