Top Sails Preserve State Park

We booked in on March 3rd for ten nights at The Gregory E. Moore RV Resort in Top Sails Hill Preserve State Park located just east of Destin, Florida. Gerry and Sherri arrived in on the same date. We enjoyed each other’s company for six days alternating hosting dinner in the evening, celebrating Gerry’s 59th birthday, playing Sequence (a board card game) and doing some touring in Destin and Santa Rosa where Miss Lucille’s Gossip Café is located. We were able to do our internet and email business there as this resort does not supply that service.
After a busy six days, Gerry/Sherri left Monday morning proceeding on their escapade towards Alabama and Louisiana.
This state park is located on the Gulf of Mexico with a beautiful white sand beach where we managed to spend a couple afternoons. This beach does not have life guards; however warning flags about rip tides are posted daily when necessary.
We managed to book another three nights here, now checking out on March 16 and then heading towards The Old Pavilion RV Park in Keaton Beach which is about four hours drive east and south of Destin but still on the Gulf of Mexico.
March Spring Break is about to hit the Florida beaches causing some concern about park availability. We were on the phone and internet today booking RV Parks until our trek home up the eastern seaboard commencing at St. Augustine on the Atlantic side on or about March 23.
This park has two ponds with one having one or more resident alligators. There are also a great number of dogs residing here with their RV owners. Alligators love dogs!! There are stories about an alligator suddenly emerging to make its successful dog snatch!!
The frog peepers have come out in full force within the last few days. The steady cacophony throughout the night is calming and a sure sign of Florida spring. Another unique happening is the steady patter of dew falling on the roof each morning caused by heavy condensation forming on the huge pine tree branches immediately above the RV.
We have enjoyed the company of a number of friendly RVers at this park. Many are from the northern states and everyone is interested in knowing about the Maritimes. We encourage them to visit – in the summer. We’re very impressed with the politeness and graciousness of the service people in the stores and restaurants. They can’t seem to do enough for you. All in all, this is a great place to stay.

Later…..