{By Kelly}
It was hard to leave New Orleans just as Mardi Gras was getting started, but we had to get back to work.
It was hard to leave New Orleans just as Mardi Gras was getting started, but we had to get back to work.
 Leaving New Orleans |  Pass Christian, Mississippi |
Our midway stop on our way home was St. Andrew’s State Park, Panama City Beach, Fla. I had picked out a primo waterfront site and was looking forward to being in a more natural setting after our city slicker site in NOLA.
Just before we got to the park, we stopped in the town of Seaside, Fla. along 30A where a group of seven Airstream food trucks were lined up. We had an awesome dinner at Barefoot BBQ, the only one that was still open late in the evening. If you go, try the BBQ nachos. Yum!
Just before we got to the park, we stopped in the town of Seaside, Fla. along 30A where a group of seven Airstream food trucks were lined up. We had an awesome dinner at Barefoot BBQ, the only one that was still open late in the evening. If you go, try the BBQ nachos. Yum!
One of several Airstream food trucks on 30A in Seaside, Fla.
Due to our sightseeing and dinner stop, we arrived at the state park after dark. Parking was a joy. We got settled in and quickly fell asleep. Road-tripping is exhausting!
The next day, we learned that Krew of St. Andrews was hosting a Mardi Gras parade in Panama City, so we decided to check it out. We missed the big parades in NOLA, so this was a nice treat. There were giant floats and beads galore. We caught our fair share!
The next day, we learned that Krew of St. Andrews was hosting a Mardi Gras parade in Panama City, so we decided to check it out. We missed the big parades in NOLA, so this was a nice treat. There were giant floats and beads galore. We caught our fair share!
Back at the campsite, we enjoyed our waterfront view, especially as the sun began to set. If you ever visit St. Andrews State Park, site #2 is the one to get. While there are plenty of waterfront sites, this one seemed to be the largest and had the most privacy.
That evening, we met up some of my family who live in Panama City. We had a great dinner at Capt. Anderson’s, then headed back to the park to relax by the campfire.
The next morning, we woke to a beautiful sunrise and walked down to the beach to fully appreciate it. The white sand squeaked under our feet like snow, and we watched as deer wandered about the dunes.
Good morning from St. Andrews State Park!
We wished we could spend a few more days at this gorgeous park in our perfect campsite. But it was time to head home.
Sunset, southbound on the Florida Turnpike, headed home from St. Andrews
If you go:
St. Andrews State Park
4607 State Park Lane, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 233-5140, ext. 5141
$28/night, plus $6.70 reservation fee
Water/Electric hookups (176 sites), picnic tables, grills, dump station
Max length: 45 feet
Restrooms with hot showers, laundry facility
Beach, nature trails, boat ramp, fishing, concessions
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All photos © Kelly Beard, The Riveted Roost
St. Andrews State Park
4607 State Park Lane, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 233-5140, ext. 5141
$28/night, plus $6.70 reservation fee
Water/Electric hookups (176 sites), picnic tables, grills, dump station
Max length: 45 feet
Restrooms with hot showers, laundry facility
Beach, nature trails, boat ramp, fishing, concessions
Follow our adventures on Twitter @RivetedRoost, or find us on Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram. We're posting lots of photos to our social media sites in real time, so follow along!
All photos © Kelly Beard, The Riveted Roost
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