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IF YOU GO GRAYTON BEACH STATE PARK, FLORIDA


A combination of friendly people, beautiful beaches and endless fishing opportunities make Grayton Beach a must visit. In spring 2011, the spacious campsites rented for $24 to $30 a night. Some include 50 amp electrical service and RV wastewater connections; all come with grills, fire pits, picnic tables and fresh water. The park also provides showers and a laundry room. For those a little more flush, climate controlled two-bedroom cabins run $110 to $130 nightly and house up to six. For more information and reservations visit www.floridastateparks.org/GraytonBeach.


COUNTING UP THE COSTS We spent less than two hundred dollars apiece for a world-class fishing experience. With resources like national and state parks anyone can have the trip of a lifetime. Nothing beats camping with friends, grilling fresh caught fish and telling stories.


College students are infamous for spending spring break at the beach. We planned a different kind of wild. As soon as we finished our last exam we struck out for Florida’s white sands. Grayton Beach State Park sits between the party capital of Panama City Beach and glamorous Destin. And yes, filling the tank for the 1,218-mile round trip was our largest expense.


Neal made quick work of this jack crevalle, another bruiser that lurked just feet past our Florida panhandle beach. The variety was amazing, rivaling most anything available on a pricey blue water charter.


On the prowl, weapons at the ready.


36 …KAYAK ANGLER EARLY SUMMER 2011


EXPENSES FOR TWO DETAIL Gas


Fishing License Tackle


Food/Cookware Camping


1,218 Miles Roundtrip Annual Fishing License King Rigs and Line


PRICE $158 $47 $37


Water, Ice, Food, Charcoal $45 Four Nights Camping


$96 TOTAL $383


PHOTO: BEN ADRIEN


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