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Topic: Florida State Parks- Silver River
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 6:46pm

We are headed out the last week of April to Silver River State Park, which is just outside, (east), of Ocala,

Florida.

The reason I post this ahead of our stay is because of the unprecedented situation underway by the State

to recover control of Silver Springs amusement park, (the source of the Silver River), which has been

operated by a private contractor for many, many years. The present operator has

offered the State some $4 million to "buy out" the remaining years of their contract- money the State

plans to use to de-commercialize the property.

Silver Springs and Silver River will then be merged into a huge, environmentally significant holding of the

Florida State Park System, a mere hour or so from our home.

We are very excited at the potential, and want to see the "before" so that we may evaluate the "after".

We'll keep you posted!

Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels
RP 177 "Key Pod"
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

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Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 6:02pm

The time has almost come to be off for four nights to Silver River State Park.

We went out to the "barn" this evening after supper, hooked up the 'Pod, trailered it into town and parked

it next to the house. Tomorrow morning we will leisurely load everything up, round up the Cocker Spaniels

and shoot for a 10:30 or so departure. Checking the Florida State Park Reservation System, there is no one

due to occupy our reserved site this evening, so experience tells is that we will be allowed in upon arrival.

We should be in place, set up including the R-Dome, and ready to chill out about 2:00.

We have begun a "tradition" of ordering in for the first night in camp. As we approach the Park we'll scope

out a Chinese or a Mexican joint and make that the first supper. After that, grill, grill, grill! (Including

steak, baked potatoes, asparagus and birthday cake Friday night. (Watch the Forum "Birthdays" post

to see how old I have managed to become!)

Man, it's only been a month since we last got out, but it feels like forever! Can't wait.....

Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels
RP 177 "Key Pod"
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

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Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 9:47pm

Love the idea of some Mexican or Chinese in-camp.

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Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 10:47pm

We usually stop at a KFC for our first night of camping.. Who said you had to eat healthy when camping... try for fish of next night to counteract the KFC... lol

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Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 12:52pm

Sent from the R-Dome:

Silver River State Park is absolutely beautiful! We arrived about 11:30 on Tuesday, got all set up, and

have been enjoying perfect weather ever since. Mid- to low-50's overnight, and upper 80's in the

afternoon.

Campsites are very spacious and private with the vast majority being pull-throughs. We have a nice little

back-in which we negotiated perfectly on the first attempt. Next visit we might just reserve s pull-through

Just because we've never had one before!

I hiked to the Silver River yesterday, about a mile, where canoe rentals are available. You may bring

your own canoe or kayak as long as you're willing to drag it to the River- (Uh, no thanks...)

All in all a great break from work, and I get to eat birthday cake in the woods..... Doesn't get much

better than that!

Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels
RP 177 "Key Pod"
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

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Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 7:17pm

Happy b-day!

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Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 7:49pm

Congrats on surviving another year! From what I have read the area will be returned to its natural state while remaining a state park with camping. They will do away with a lot of non-native plants etc. It is a great place for sure!

Terry

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Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 4:11pm

Terry- Silver River State Park has always been maintained as a pristine example of

Florida fauna. It is the theme park, Silver Springs that is in the process of

being de-commercialized by the State.

Thanks to Tech and Terry for the b'day wishes.

Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels
RP 177 "Key Pod"
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

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coopercdrkey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457	Topic: Florida State Parks- Silver River Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 6:46pm
	We are headed out the last week of April to Silver River State Park, which is just outside, (east), of Ocala, Florida. The reason I post this ahead of our stay is because of the unprecedented situation underway by the State to recover control of Silver Springs amusement park, (the source of the Silver River), which has been operated by a private contractor for many, many years. The present operator has offered the State some $4 million to "buy out" the remaining years of their contract- money the State plans to use to de-commercialize the property. Silver Springs and Silver River will then be merged into a huge, environmentally significant holding of the Florida State Park System, a mere hour or so from our home. We are very excited at the potential, and want to see the "before" so that we may evaluate the "after". We'll keep you posted!
	Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

coopercdrkey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457	Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 6:02pm
	The time has almost come to be off for four nights to Silver River State Park. We went out to the "barn" this evening after supper, hooked up the 'Pod, trailered it into town and parked it next to the house. Tomorrow morning we will leisurely load everything up, round up the Cocker Spaniels and shoot for a 10:30 or so departure. Checking the Florida State Park Reservation System, there is no one due to occupy our reserved site this evening, so experience tells is that we will be allowed in upon arrival. We should be in place, set up including the R-Dome, and ready to chill out about 2:00. We have begun a "tradition" of ordering in for the first night in camp. As we approach the Park we'll scope out a Chinese or a Mexican joint and make that the first supper. After that, grill, grill, grill! (Including steak, baked potatoes, asparagus and birthday cake Friday night. (Watch the Forum "Birthdays" post to see how old I have managed to become!) Man, it's only been a month since we last got out, but it feels like forever! Can't wait.....
	Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 9:47pm
	Love the idea of some Mexican or Chinese in-camp.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

ron_whitt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Location: Chesterville On Online Status: Offline Posts: 261	Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 10:47pm
	We usually stop at a KFC for our first night of camping.. Who said you had to eat healthy when camping... try for fish of next night to counteract the KFC... lol
	Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod

coopercdrkey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457	Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 12:52pm
	Sent from the R-Dome: Silver River State Park is absolutely beautiful! We arrived about 11:30 on Tuesday, got all set up, and have been enjoying perfect weather ever since. Mid- to low-50's overnight, and upper 80's in the afternoon. Campsites are very spacious and private with the vast majority being pull-throughs. We have a nice little back-in which we negotiated perfectly on the first attempt. Next visit we might just reserve s pull-through Just because we've never had one before! I hiked to the Silver River yesterday, about a mile, where canoe rentals are available. You may bring your own canoe or kayak as long as you're willing to drag it to the River- (Uh, no thanks...) All in all a great break from work, and I get to eat birthday cake in the woods..... Doesn't get much better than that!
	Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 7:17pm
	Happy b-day!
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

TerryM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950	Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 7:49pm
	Congrats on surviving another year! From what I have read the area will be returned to its natural state while remaining a state park with camping. They will do away with a lot of non-native plants etc. It is a great place for sure! Terry
	RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565

coopercdrkey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457	Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 4:11pm
	Terry- Silver River State Park has always been maintained as a pristine example of Florida fauna. It is the theme park, Silver Springs that is in the process of being de-commercialized by the State. Thanks to Tech and Terry for the b'day wishes.
	Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71