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On the Trail of Florida's Birds
As the terrain under the boardwalk becomes swamp, we spot white ibis, anhingas, herons, egrets, a black-crowned night heron and several alligators.
Tags: birding, parks, wildlife, outdoors_and_nature, Naples, Estero, Boca_Grande, Fort_Myers_Beach, Punta_Gorda, Clewiston,
Kayaking in Southwest Florida
The Calusa Blueway has dozens of great day trips for paddlers with all levels of experience.
Tags: kayaking, birding, dolphins, Estero, fishing, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, parks, Fort_Myers,
The Untouched Southwest
It is on these shores that the legend of the pirate José Gaspar unfolds, complete with a kidnapped princess and buried treasure. Will it be yours to find?
Tags: outdoors_and_nature, parks, Estero, Fort_Myers_Beach, Boca_Grande, Sarasota,
Paddling Pursuits
Most folks who paddle the trail will make this a nine-to-10-day journey that tests self-reliance as much as it rewards the love for adventure.
Tags: Cedar_Key, Estero, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Kissimmee, Suwannee, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife, outdoors_and_nature, parks,
Tracing Florida's Native American History
De Soto's army left no monuments or headstones to mark their passing. But the De Soto National Memorial, located where the conquistador is believed to have come ashore, captures this moment in history that would ultimately shape the great European nation's role in "La Florida."
Tags: Bradenton, Charlotte_Harbor, Crystal_River, Estero, Tampa, history, historical_sites, museums, culture,
A Beach for Each
Getting to Captiva Beach is a romantic adventure in itself; quaint restaurants shaded by tropical foliage, cozy bed & breakfasts and colorful boutiques dot the path to seductive seclusion, breathtaking sunsets and romance.
Tags: Estero, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, beaches, family, parks, water_sports, museums, romance, shelling, destination,
Lovers Key
The living room and bedroom each had massive windows overfilled with bay vistas - vast stretches of clear blue waters of varying shades of wonderful; uninhabited islands of mangrove; and miles and miles of blue sky.
Tags: resorts, romance, kayaking, parks, beaches, Estero, Fort_Myers_Beach,
Street Smart, Nature Wise
No matter how involved you and your children become, Lee County's wealth of family attractions strike the perfect balance between street smart and nature wise.
Tags: Estero, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, family, outdoors_and_nature,
Family Fare
This is also the place to rent bikes for pedaling around Sanibel's 23 miles of paved bike paths.
Tags: Bonita_Springs, Estero, Fort_Myers_Beach, Palm_Beach, Sanibel_Island, family, resorts,
Fort Myers and Beyond
Thomas Edison discovered Fort Myers as a cure for what ailed him, built a winter home and set up shop. He planted a garden full of exotics, including a banyan tree that has now reached 450 feet in diameter.
Tags: Estero, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Everglades_National_Park, driving_tours, historical_sites, parks, theater, Tours_on_a_Tankful,
Fort Myers Area Beaches
Recently, biologist and beach expert, Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach, recognized Captiva's beaches as among the "most romantic" in the U.S.
Tags: Cape_Coral, Estero, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, beaches, disabilities_travel, shelling,
Fort Myers/Sanibel Area
With its gentle Gulf of Mexico waves, shell-strewn beaches, neighborly attitude and laid-back tempo, Fort Myers and its islands coerce a mood of creativity and inspiration.
Tags: Cape_Coral, Captiva_Island, Estero, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, parks, beaches, outdoors_and_nature, history,
Florida's Archaeology
Many of Florida's archaeological sites research and preserve remnants of prehistoric cultures, and this one dates back furthest to 200 B.C.
Tags: Crystal_River, Estero, Panama_City_Beach, Pompano_Beach, Tallahassee, St_Augustine, history, historical_sites, St_Petersburg, Fort_Pierce, Native_American,
Surfing for Fish
To determine if crabs, shrimp and the like are around, look for the food chain a step higher: wading birds, pelicans, cormorants, stingrays and small sharks.
Tags: Bonita_Springs, Carrabelle, Charlotte_Harbor, Cocoa_Beach, Estero, Fernandina_Beach, Fort_Walton_Beach, Gulf_Breeze, Indian_Rocks_Beach, Mexico_Beach, Miami_Beach, Pensacola, Pompano_Beach, Steinhatchee, fishing, Marco_Island, Florida_Keys,
Must-Sees for Native American History and Culture
Crystal River Archaeological State Park served as a vital religious and political center for regional tribes from 200 B.C. to 1400 A.D.
Tags: Crystal_River, Estero, Fort_Lauderdale, Miami, Okeechobee, Tallahassee, Tampa, museums, historical_sites, art, parks, culture, art_and_culture, Native_American, downtowns_and_small_towns,
Family-friendly Beaches
Up and down the beach, concessions promise wet thrills in the form of Jet-skiing, Hobie cat sailing, windsurfing, parasailing and surf-biking.
Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Estero, Fort_Myers, Fort_Walton_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, resorts,
Best Beaches For...
The grains are so fine, so white that you'll feel you are on packed sugar.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Daytona_Beach, Estero, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Key_West, Melbourne, Naples, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, parks, shelling, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, water_sports, beaches,
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