Andy Visits Cow Camp- Children's Book

A joyful cowboy adventure in one of Florida’s wildest state parks!

Join Andy on a Florida Park Pals adventure at Lake Kissimmee State Park, where wide-open prairies, grazing Florida Cracker cows, gentle horses, and living history bring the past to life.

Andy loves cowboy life—boots, hats, horses, campfires, and stories from long ago. During his visit to Lake Kissimmee State Park, Andy climbs the observation tower, looks out across the vast prairie, and explores historic Cow Camp. There, he meets a Florida cow hunter from 1876 and discovers how people once lived simply, worked hard, cared for animals, and found comfort in the wild beauty of Florida’s natural surroundings.

Andy Visits Cow Camp introduces young readers to:

• Florida’s prairie landscapes and ranching history
• Florida Cracker cows and horses
• Living history at Lake Kissimmee State Park
• Self-sufficiency, simplicity, and respect for the land
• The joy of slowing down and feeling at home in nature

Written for children ages 4–8, this beautifully illustrated story follows the signature Florida Park Pals format:

• One Florida State Park
• One outdoor activity
• One meaningful life lesson

The book also includes:

A “What Andy Learned Today” reflection page

A family-friendly Cow Camp history discussion

Information about Lake Kissimmee State Park

Interactive Park Pals activities to encourage real-world exploration and stewardship

Perfect for bedtime reading, classrooms, park gift shops, Junior Ranger programs, and young nature lovers, Andy Visits Cow Camp helps children connect with Florida’s wild places while learning that a simple life can be full of wonder, confidence, and adventure.

Slow down. Look around. Explore Florida—one park at a time.

Discover more stories in the Florida Park Pals Adventure Series and start your next outdoor adventure today!