In anticipation of a rocket launch, we packed the van full of relatives and headed for Jetty Park in Port Canaveral, Florida. We payed a parking fee at the park, which was very inexpensive compared to other options for seeing a launch. Check the Jetty Park link above for current costs. The park boasts a playground and refreshment stand which was very entertaining for our young group of rocket watchers. We were not the only group to come to the 1200 foot fishing pier to watch the launch. But, we found the pier to be an exciting place to wait and watch the sky. While waiting, we got a lucky glimpse of some porpoises swimming in the water. After a couple hours of postponements, we felt very fortunate to see the launch that day. (Launch photos by MDL)