Watching the Artemis II Launch — April 1 We spent most of the winter exploring Florida’s state parks and making our annual fishing trip to the Keys with my fishing buddies. Along the way, we found ourselves drawn to the Space Coast, catching several SpaceX launches from Cape Canaveral. But the highlight of it all was watching Artemis II lift off on April 1. Our favorite spot for launches was Manatee Hammock Campground. This Brevard County park is dog-friendly and sits directl

Manatee Hammock Campground is one of the best spots I’ve found to watch a rocket launch—hands down. If you’re looking for a front-row seat to launches at Kennedy Space Center, this place is hard to beat. Reservations and Campsite Setup The campground is run by Brevard County, so reservations are made through their website. If you’re trying to book around a rocket launch, plan ahead—it can be tough to get a site when launches are scheduled. Sites can be a little hit or miss. S