Places in Florida without Cell Reception

Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Photo by Tripadvisor.com            Deep in the suburbs of Duval county, Florida, lies what was once a bustling Native American tribe called the Timucaun. Though the tribe is now gone, the beautiful place they called home is still thriving.   Majority of people in the Jacksonville area are unaware they are in the midst of this 46,000-acre land that includes historic monuments, trails and wetlands that sit unchanged from the time of the Timucuan Native Americans. Now used today as a historic monument to the natives, it’s also an inspiring place to shut out the crippling thing called society.             Those days when you’re close to falling apart, your phone wont stop ringing with calls that are pointless, and when you feel that your passion has been lost. This preserve and its breathtaking beauty will restore your hope. There are a lot of things ...

Dry Tortugas, Fort Jefferson. Photo by ThingLink.com. Yo ho! Yo Ho! A Pirate’s life for me!             We’re venturing down south this time into the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. Hanging out in the middle of the ocean is another place that’ll make you want to don a captain’s hat and set sail battling creatures from Davy Jones’ locker. Dry Tortugas, Fort Jefferson. Photo by Richard Auger.                         The only way to access this abandoned fort is by boat, filled with tourists (which is unfortunate I know) and embark on a two-hour journey across the crystal clear water. Discovered by Ponce de Leon in 1513, this 7-island archipelago was named the Dry Tortugas after a population of loggerhead sea turtles in the surrounding waters, “Tortuga” meaning “turtle” in Spanish. Along this group of islands is also one of the bigg...

Rocks at Washington Oaks State Park. Photograph courtesy of Atlas Obscura.             Nestled along the A1A highway in Palm Coast, Florida, this special spot will transport you to a Nicolas Sparks movie. Long roads with overhanging trees are a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts and perhaps a wedding venue as well.             Last time I ventured out to this beautiful spot, I brought my hammock and a Bulldog named Winston to relax in the wind and trees for a few hours. Not many people know about this spot and it is definitely a place to see if you want to take a break from society. If you get tired of sitting in a hammock (which I don’t understand how that could happen), Washington Oaks State Park is home to another version of Big Talbot Island. Along the beach are giant rocks that are scattered for as far as the eye can see and allow the waves to play a beautiful melody on the sh...

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park             Situated right beside a bustling navy base, Kathryn Abbey Hannah Park, commonly known as “Hannah Park,” is an amazing destination to truly unwind. Along the windy and shaded roads there’s many different options to choose from, go hang out on the beach and watch Navy sailors play a game of football, or go riding through the trees on one of their many bike paths.               During the busy workweek is the best time to explore this fantastic oasis. Venturing down to the beach, during low tide is the best time to take a lonesome walk on the beach. Alone with your thoughts, your phone wont be a bother. The sound of the ocean waves can brings perspective on reality. If you have a sharp eye, one can see reach down and pull sharks teeth from the sand.             If prehistoric body parts aren’t your th...

Guana Nature Preserve There’s nothing more soothing than the sound of waves kissing the shore. With this amazing place, you can hear it all you want. Without the distraction of emails and text messages cluttering your phone, you’ll get to experience the Florida the Native American’s and Settlers only knew.             Deep along the A1A highway, hidden away from any busy sounds of civilization, is a hidden parking lot. Isolated and unique, this place is very unknown to the common city-goer, which makes this place very rare. If you happen to cross the road and find the boardwalk, you’ll see magnificent and rolling mounds of sand dunes that have been there for generations. Along the wood, there’s a platform that brings you high up into the sky, where one can see the land that once covered all of Florida. For as far as the eye can see these captivating sand dunes stretch across the shore.        ...