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| Outdoors Expert 2007-2008 |
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| Tampa native Doug Kelly, the Editor In Chief of Traveling Sportsman magazine, never tires of visiting Florida's state parks and enjoying the state's unparalleled natural geography. Look for Doug's recommendations on the best of Florida's outdoor adventures. |
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| Doug Kelly's Blog Archive |
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| Being There for a Bear or Hare |
| June 29, 2008 |
| Once in a blue moon, we're all in a position to help something in distress. That's right, I said "something" rather than "someone." Be it an injured bird, lizard, overturned plant or bear with an attitude problem, eventually we can lend a hand or turn ... more |
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| A Walk in the Park |
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| June 23, 2008 |
| This will seem hopelessly romantic, but what the heck, I mean every word. Take a loved one for a walk in a nearby state park, particularly those with shaded paths. It can be a spouse, friend, son, daughter, father, mother -- anyone you feel strongly ... more |
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| Falcons Faring Fine |
| June 14, 2008 |
| Those with their eyes in the sky will be glad to know that the peregrine falcon may be coming off the list of endangered species in Florida. A study by three noted bird experts concluded that the great feathered animals don't fit any requirements for ... more |
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| Don't Fear the Cloudy Tears |
| June 10, 2008 |
| Some folks like it and some folks don’t. What, you ask? Rain. All I know is that I like rain. Call me strange, call me a wacko, call me a cab, but I've found quite a few folks feel the same.
I'm not talking here about ... more |
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| Hard Rock Bear |
| June 03, 2008 |
| In comes news that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) captured a black bear this past week. Considering the huge comeback of Florida’s black bear population, that might not seem like a big deal. That is, until it wandered around the Hard Rock ... more |
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| I Like Bike |
| May 28, 2008 |
| Through the years, I’ve owned more exercise bikes than most sane people, not to mention treadmills, steppers and other contraptions that ended up as expensive clothes hangers. And then I came to my senses: Why exercise inside when the beautiful, sunny climate of Florida is ... more |
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| A Long-Overdue Visit to Steinhatchee |
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| May 19, 2008 |
| Did you ever have a “hole in your soul,” a missing bullet in your resume, an itch you’ve always wanted to scratch? Add up all those things and that how I’ve felt about never visiting Steinhatchee. I’ve criss-crossed Florida from Jacksonville to Key West ... more |
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| A Surprising Door to the Outdoors |
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| May 14, 2008 |
| Key West as an outdoor interest? That might surprise you, given the southernmost city’s rather eclectic reputation. And without question, it’s a cool place to hang out a few days when it comes to recharging the soulful batteries. I recently stayed in Key West ... more |
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| Look: Up in the Sky, It's a ... Tree! |
| May 05, 2008 |
| I used to think that trees were sort of boring – one looked pretty much like another, what with the same basics of roots, trunks, branches, leaves, etc.
All that changed when I started really looking at trees when walking about Florida parks and even on ... more |
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| Tread Gently on the Beach |
| April 27, 2008 |
| I admit that going to a beach means I’m mainly focused on the waves, sand, shells and just kicking back. But another interesting aspect of most beaches centers on the bird life dwelling in the vicinity.
For example, sandy beaches also serve as nesting areas for ... more |
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| Doug Kelly's Video Archive |
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Doug Kelly's Q & A Archive
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| Good Water and Weather in Englewood |
| Asked by anni1 on June 21, 2008 |
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Q: my son and family are visiting the Englewood area at the end of July, and beginning of August. What will the wather be typically like and how much sun and or rain each day can they expect.
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A: Florida's lower west coast can't be beat for summer enjoyment. I have many fond memories of Englewood, particularly since I ... read more
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| Asked by Raymond on June 04, 2008 |
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Q: Why are the snowbirds charged 3 times price ?? Campsites on Dec 1 of each year double and triple prices?? We had to leave state park and live at roadside rests for rest of our vacation last year. Surely a reasonable place to camp is available ??????
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A: Hi Raymond, I feel your pain. However, just about all places of lodging work on a seasonal rate, much like ... read more
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