# Blog Source: https://portstjoeresort.com/blog/ Updated: 2024-03-04 ## Blog Blog Categories ### [Gravel vs Pavement: Best Tires for Cape San Blas/St. Joe](https://portstjoeresort.com/gravel-vs-pavement-best-tires-for-cape-san-blas-st-joe/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Find the best bike tires for Cape San Blas and the St. Joe Peninsula—simple, confidence-first picks for pavement, crushed-gravel BayWalk rides, and surprise sand or crosswinds, plus practical width and pressure guidance for a smooth, flat-free cruise. ### [Soundscape Walk: Hear Waves, Shorebirds, Wind in Dune Grasses](https://portstjoeresort.com/soundscape-walk-hear-waves-shorebirds-wind-in-dune-grasses/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Take an easy soundscape walk at Turn Island Preserve near Port St. Joe and learn, in just 15–30 minutes, how to hear and identify wave sets, shorebird calls, and wind in dune grasses with a simple 60-second listening pause. ### [Thunderstorm Planning: Lightning-Safe Rules for Beach and Trail Days](https://portstjoeresort.com/thunderstorm-planning-lightning-safe-rules-for-beach-and-trail-days/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Plan beach and trail days around Port St. Joe with simple lightning-safe rules you can remember, including when to go or turn back, what shelter actually counts, and how long to wait after the last thunder before heading out again. ### [Port St. Joe Conservation Park: Intermediate Turns, Roots, Sand—Made Easy](https://portstjoeresort.com/port-st-joe-conservation-park-intermediate-turns-roots-sand-made-easy/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) A relaxed, confidence-building guide to Port St. Joe Conservation Park’s intermediate MTB turns, roots, and sand—plus simple technique cues and RV-friendly tips so you can ride smooth, stay safe, and unwind back at Port St. Joe RV Resort. ### [Read Tide Charts: Safer Peninsula Beach Hikes, Port St. Joe](https://portstjoeresort.com/read-tide-charts-safer-peninsula-beach-hikes-port-st-joe/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Learn how to read Port St. Joe tide charts to pick the widest, safest beach-walk window, understand tide height and the tide curve, and use a simple turnaround buffer so rising water never pinches your peninsula hike. ### [Cape San Blas Camera Protection: Wind and Sand Field-Tested Checklist](https://portstjoeresort.com/cape-san-blas-camera-protection-wind-and-sand-field-tested-checklist/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) A calm, field-tested checklist for protecting your camera from Cape San Blas wind, sand, and salt—what to pack, how to shoot safely in gusts, and the easy RV cleanup routine that keeps your gear ready for the next “Relax by the Bay” sunset. ### [T.H. Stone Memorial: Interpret Shorebird Tracks and Sand Patterns](https://portstjoeresort.com/t-h-stone-memorial-interpret-shorebird-tracks-and-sand-patterns/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Learn to spot shorebird tracks and read sand patterns at T.H. Stone Memorial—when to go for the crispest prints, how to tell birds from crabs or dogs, and how to explore respectfully on an easy, repeatable beach walk from Port St. Joe RV Resort. ### [Rip Currents 101: Read Gulf Water From Shore Near Cape](https://portstjoeresort.com/rip-currents-101-read-gulf-water-from-shore-near-cape/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Learn to spot rip currents from shore near Cape San Blas and the St. Joseph Peninsula with a quick 2-minute safety scan, clear visual clues, and simple steps to follow if someone gets pulled out. ### [St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve: Warm-Season Pollinator Spotting Walk Guide](https://portstjoeresort.com/st-joseph-bay-buffer-preserve-warm-season-pollinator-spotting-walk-guide/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Plan a comfortable warm-season pollinator walk at St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve near Port St. Joe with simple timing, habitat “where to look” tips, and beginner-friendly cues for spotting butterflies, bees, and dragonflies—without the heat, bugs, or storms ruining your Gulf Coast escape. ### [Moonlit Patrols Guard North Peninsula Sea Turtle Nests](https://portstjoeresort.com/moonlit-patrols-guard-north-peninsula-sea-turtle-nests/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Join Port St. Joe’s Turtle Patrol for a moonlit or dawn beach walk, swap white lights for red, and discover simple, family-friendly ways your Gulf Coast RV stay can help endangered hatchlings reach the sea. ### [Oyster Shell Recycling Revives St. Joseph Bay’s Vanishing Beaches](https://portstjoeresort.com/oyster-shell-recycling-revives-st-joseph-bays-vanishing-beaches/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Discover how recycling your dinner’s oyster shells during a stay at Port St. Joe RV Resort can restore St. Joseph Bay’s reefs, brighten beaches, and create hands-on fun for all ages. ### [Ghost Shrimp: Hidden Gulf Marsh Architects Every Visitor Should Meet](https://portstjoeresort.com/ghost-shrimp-hidden-gulf-marsh-architects-every-visitor-should-meet/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Discover how to find, photograph, and protect the ghost shrimp burrows that quietly power Port St. Joe’s vibrant marsh ecosystem—whether you’re a birder, family adventurer, remote worker, or weekend angler. ### [Harvesting Flavor: Artisan Sea Salt Secrets of the Forgotten Coast](https://portstjoeresort.com/harvesting-flavor-artisan-sea-salt-secrets-of-the-forgotten-coast/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Swap ordinary road-trip seasoning for a hands-on Gulf Coast sea-salt harvest just minutes from Port St. Joe RV Resort—complete with big-rig parking tips, kid-approved demos, remote-work conveniences, and flavorful flakes ready for campground cuisine. ### [Volunteer Oyster Reef Restoration: Revive St. Joseph Bay Together](https://portstjoeresort.com/volunteer-oyster-reef-restoration-revive-st-joseph-bay-together/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Transform dinner shells into future oyster reefs during your Port St. Joe RV Resort stay and help revive St. Joseph Bay while enjoying family-friendly, low-sweat coastal adventures. ### [Sunrise Dolphin Paddleboard Tours—St. Joseph Bay’s Gentle Adventure](https://portstjoeresort.com/sunrise-dolphin-paddleboard-tours-st-joseph-bays-gentle-adventure/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Glide across glassy St. Joseph Bay at dawn, spotting dolphins and capturing sunrise photos on an easy, guided paddleboard adventure just minutes from your Port St. Joe RV site. ### [Gray Memorial Church Bell Tower: Gulf Coast’s 19th-Century Heartbeat](https://portstjoeresort.com/gray-memorial-church-bell-tower-gulf-coasts-19th-century-heartbeat/) #### [Historic & Cultural Highlights of Port St. Joe](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/historic-cultural-port-st-joe/) Trace the lost bell of Port St. Joe’s Gray Memorial Church, uncover its 19th-century rhythms, and discover how a quick, dog-friendly stop minutes from your RV can turn into a family scavenger hunt, photo op, and hands-on preservation quest. ### [Kayak into St. Joseph Bay’s Secret Grottos and Caves](https://portstjoeresort.com/kayak-into-st-joseph-bays-secret-grottos-and-caves/) #### [Coastal Adventures & Bay Life](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/coastal-adventures-bay-life/) Paddle from Port St. Joe RV Resort to St. Joseph Bay’s hidden limestone caves with our GPS spots, tide tips and kid-safe guidance for an unforgettable, eco-friendly kayak adventure. ### [Mapping Invasive Lionfish: Hidden Hotspots in Bay Waters](https://portstjoeresort.com/mapping-invasive-lionfish-hidden-hotspots-in-bay-waters/) #### [Coastal Adventures & Bay Life](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/coastal-adventures-bay-life/) Spot, map, and even cook invasive lionfish in St. Joseph Bay with this action-packed guide for families, anglers, and digital nomads. ### [Unlock Clues: Scavenger Hunt at St. Joe Railroad Museum](https://portstjoeresort.com/unlock-clues-scavenger-hunt-at-st-joe-railroad-museum/) #### [Seasonal Events & Family-Focused Fun](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/seasonal-events-family-fun/) Discover shaded boardwalks, kid-friendly clues, and prize-filled fun at the St. Joe Railroad Museum’s Saturday scavenger hunt—just minutes from Port St. Joe RV Resort. ### [Family Moonlit Ghost Crab Tours on St. Joseph Peninsula](https://portstjoeresort.com/family-moonlit-ghost-crab-tours-on-st-joseph-peninsula/) #### [Seasonal Events & Family-Focused Fun](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/seasonal-events-family-fun/) Swap screens for moonlit sand on a family-friendly ghost crab and bioluminescence night tour just 15 minutes from Port St. Joe RV Resort, complete with easy gear rentals, flat-sand routes, and s’more-filled post-adventure memories. ### [Low-Tide Salt-Flat DIY Time-Lapse: Capture St. Joe Magic](https://portstjoeresort.com/low-tide-salt-flat-diy-time-lapse-capture-st-joe-magic/) #### [Nature Trails & Eco-Tourism](https://portstjoeresort.com/category/nature-trails-eco-tourism/) Capture Port St. Joe’s mirror-flat low tide with our step-by-step guide to timing, gear, shooting and editing a show-stopping time-lapse just six minutes from your RV door.