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| Pensacola's Great Outdoors |
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| Turn off technology, slow the pace and tune into the tempo of the tides, sun, moon and stars along 52 miles of coastline, parks and preserves, woodlands and wetlands, rivers and creeks in the Pensacola Bay Area. |
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| Tags: Pensacola, outdoors_and_nature, fishing, kayaking, parks, camping, hiking, biking, diving, |
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| Take the Overseas Highway to Adventure |
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| With inexpensive entrance fees and lengthy activity rosters at state parks along the Overseas Highway, it's possible to plan an action-packed itinerary of snorkeling, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, camping and fishing and still have cash left over for key lime pie! |
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| Tags: Florida_Keys, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marathon, Big_Pine_Key, parks, snorkeling, birding, hiking, kayaking, camping, fishing, wildlife, Islamorada, historical_sites, |
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| Florida's Less-Traveled Bike Paths |
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| Make sure to bring along your camera – deer, turkeys and many other species of birds are frequently spotted along the path, and there’s a great scenic vista from the historic trestle bridge over the Suwannee River. |
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| Tags: biking, Gainesville, trails, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, parks, hiking, Ocala, Orlando, camping, |
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| Okeechobee Outback |
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| A time machine into Florida's past, it took us to open prairies where sandhill cranes danced and preened; through pastoral cattle ranches that stretched to the horizon; and along the edges of orange groves with their sweet scent, an immersion into Old Florida.
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| Tags: hiking, camping, Okeechobee, trails, |
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| Find Your Beach |
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| In 2008, Caladesi Island State Park with its fine white sand and gentle clear blue surf, beat out beaches in Hawaii and California for the No. 1 spot on Dr. Beach's 2008 Best Beaches in America list.
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| Tags: beaches, kayaking, Dunedin, St_Petersburg, Clearwater, parks, Egmont_Key, shelling, birding, camping, fishing, Caladesi_Island_State_Park, Honeymoon_Island, |
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| Florida Beach Camping Guide |
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| Whichever camping rig you bring, you'll find a beach campground to accommodate you, and many will even accommodate your pet. Most campgrounds offer sites that are ADA accessible. |
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| Tags: beaches, camping, Florida_Keys, Key_West, Sebastian, Cape_Canaveral, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, St_George_Island, Grayton_Beach, |
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| Camp Like an Explorer |
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| For those who want to experience living in nature’s raw element, away from hot showers, electricity and cable TV, there is no better oasis than the primitive camping sites offered at numerous campgrounds around Florida’s state parks and state forests. |
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| Tags: camping, outdoors_and_nature, |
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| Nature Rules on St. George Island |
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| St. George Island has been a favorite rest and recreation spot for humans for more than 5,000 years. Archaeologists estimate that pre-Columbian natives regularly visited to feast on the oysters that are so plentiful in Apalachicola Bay. |
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| Tags: St_George_Island, camping, hiking, parks, outdoors_and_nature, canoeing, kayaking, birding, wildlife, Apalachicola, |
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| Adventures in the Swamp |
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| Billie Swamp Safari offers daily tours through 2,200 acres of the reservation's wildest land, home to a variety of native species, including the reclusive Florida panther, as well as an assortment of animals most folks consider exotic, including the legendary American bison. |
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| Tags: outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, tours, Clewiston, camping, family, Fort_Lauderdale, destination, |
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| Beach Party |
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| Conveniently perched on the Florida-Alabama state line, it hosts the Annual Interstate Mullet Toss, a wacky April tournament where participants heave a dead mullet from Florida into Alabama. |
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| Tags: Venice, beaches, events, festival, Pensacola, Cocoa_Beach, surfing, Fernandina_Beach, Key_West, Big_Pine_Key, Destin, fishing, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Delray_Beach, Clearwater_Beach, Dunedin, Siesta_Key, Nokomis, Stuart, St_Augustine, Jacksonville, music, Panama_City_Beach, camping, St_Petersburg, |
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| Delve Into the Underground at the Caverns |
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| Stalactites reached down from above, often bleeding into the stalagmites poking from the floor, forming pillars and columns painted in vivid hues. |
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| Tags: Marianna, parks, outdoors_and_nature, tours, camping, fishing, wildlife, hiking, trails, been_there_havent_done_that, |
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| Ports of Call |
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| Nature trails, safe harbors, cabins, tent sites, hiking and biking trails and miles of deserted beaches make this a must-see location. |
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| Tags: Amelia_Island, Apalachicola, Captiva_Island, Carrabelle, Coconut_Grove, Fernandina_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key_Largo, Miami, Panama_City_Beach, Sarasota, South_Beach, Venice, outdoors_and_nature, parks, camping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, St_Augustine, hotels, resorts, Sanibel_Island, |
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| Natural Beaches |
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| If you count all bays and inlets - where you'll find the "secret" sandy getaways usually known only to locals - Florida has nearly 8,500 miles of shoreline. |
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| Tags: Amelia_Island, Apalachicola, Cape_San_Blas, Fernandina_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_West, Pensacola, Ponce_Inlet, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, beaches, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, sealife, birding, camping, St_Augustine, parks, Florida_Keys, Tampa, New_Smyrna_Beach, Caladesi_Island_State_Park, |
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| Beaches 101 |
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| Seekers of relaxation and tranquility go to Dunedin's state-protected Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island for a serene visit with nature. |
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| Tags: Amelia_Island, Anna_Maria_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Cape_San_Blas, Captiva_Island, Cedar_Key, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Dunedin, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Myers, Fort_Walton_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Naples, Navarre, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Sanibel_Island, Sebastian, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, beaches, parks, camping, sightseeing, Honeymoon_Island, Caladesi_Island_State_Park, |
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| The Florida Trail |
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| If you're from a mountainous state, don't assume "flat" Florida hiking is boring. Florida ranks third in the nation for botanical diversity, with more than 80 distinct plant communities. |
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| Tags: Apalachicola, Ocala, Okeechobee, Pensacola, Suwannee, White_Springs, camping, hiking, outdoors_and_nature, |
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| Florida's Fantastic Forests |
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| With more than one million acres of undeveloped wilderness, Florida's 31 state forests are a veritable playground for backpackers, birders, paddlers and off-road cyclists. |
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| Tags: Brooksville, Dade_City, Inverness, Jacksonville, Lake_Wales, Naples, Tallahassee, parks, outdoors_and_nature, fishing, hiking, biking, motorcycling, wildlife, canoeing, kayaking, water_sports, camping, |
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| RV Road Trip: Ocala |
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| Imagine swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving in the springs; canoeing and kayaking on varied rivers and lakes; hiking and biking on hundreds of miles of trails - just outside your door. |
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| Tags: Crystal_River, Milton, Ocala, camping, outdoors_and_nature, parks, diving, biking, hiking, |
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| Suwannee River Wilderness Trail |
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| A series of springs discharging 233-million gallons of water daily gives rise to the clear sparkling Ichetucknee River. |
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| Tags: Cedar_Key, Live_Oak, Suwannee, White_Springs, driving_tours, canoeing, kayaking, outdoors_and_nature, hiking, biking, camping, |
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| North Florida Outdoor Adventure Trail |
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| Wakulla, meaning "mysteries of strange water," is one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, with points at 185 feet. |
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| Tags: Apalachicola, Cape_San_Blas, Grayton_Beach, Gulf_Breeze, Live_Oak, Milton, Pensacola, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Wakulla_Springs, parks, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, driving_tours, music, canoeing, kayaking, camping, |
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| Live Oak/Lake City Area |
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| Along the Suwannee and Santa Fe rivers, a number of springs attractions, both public and privately owned, invite visitors into the ever-cool, 72-degree waters for swimming, inner-tubing, snorkeling and diving. |
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| Tags: Lake_City, Live_Oak, Suwannee, White_Springs, festival, canoeing, camping, hiking, parks, |
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| Extreme Nature: Withlacoochee Enchantment |
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| Besides thick, sun-dappled forest fuzzy with resurrection fern, moss and lichen, Withlacoochee Trail users may encounter fruit trees, homestead vestiges and mining pits. |
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| Tags: canoeing, parks, outdoors_and_nature, camping, equestrian, hiking, Brooksville, |
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| Uniquely Florida Camping |
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| Florida has literally hundreds of great campsites, from deserted coastal islands ideal for tents to full-service campgrounds that can accommodate luxury recreational vehicles. |
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| Tags: Beaches_of_South_Walton, Big_Pine_Key, Flagler_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_Largo, Live_Oak, Ocala, Pensacola, Suwannee, camping, Everglades_National_Park, Destin, |
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| Dr. Beach's Florida Picks |
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| "There's even a 105-year old fort on-site that's a landmark of Florida history." |
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| Tags: Beaches_of_South_Walton, Clearwater, Grayton_Beach, Key_West, Marathon, Miami, Panama_City_Beach, beaches, parks, Port_St_Joe, Florida_Keys, camping, outdoors_and_nature, Caladesi_Island_State_Park, |
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