Day #46 of Our Epic Trip

12-17-223
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs, Florida

We are staying at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, FL. Last night, Marcel wanted to go outside several times while it was raining. We both heard a weird clucking noise that started about a minute after we got outside. The weeds also rustled. I’m assuming they were frogs but they seemed a little aggressive. Marcel was scared and refused to go potty.

This morning, we were enjoying coffee when suddenly the power went out in the campground. It’s just raining with a little wind but nothing horrible so we aren’t sure why we lost power. Luckily, it’s warm today and we have a gas water heater.

We went to the Stephen Foster museum at the state park. He was an 1800s American song composer of over 200 songs, most notably “Oh! Suzanna”. The museum had the most detailed dioramas we have ever seen. They were automated and each one depicted a scene from one of his songs.

We also explored White Springs, FL which used to be a tourist destination in the 1800s due to a sulfur spring touted for medicinal properties. You cannot go on the platform over the spring due to disrepair but you can walk up to it and read about it. There used to be many luxury hotels in the area but the only one still standing is the Telford Hotel. It has had many uses over the years including being the home of a radio station which discussed conspiracy theories. It appears to be currently vacant.

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Stats

Expenses:

• Tow vehicle fuel: $0
• Campsite: $34.70
• Camping memberships: $3.73
• Food: $0

Miles driven: 11.1 (3.8 kWh)

Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 0

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