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Segway Nature Tour
It’s great to combine the outdoors with modern technology that doesn’t damage the ecosystem and lets one do and see more with less effort.
Tags: trails, tours, outdoors_and_nature, Jacksonville,
Nature Amid the Coasters
What a phenomenal sight to open the window any time of the day or night and take in a savannah that’s home to about 200 African mammals and exotic birds.
Tags: Walt_Disney_World, theme_parks,
Superlative State Parks
As evidenced by the popularity of books on world records, extremes always fascinate people. A book on the planet’s most interesting features would surely list many locations in Florida.
Tags: parks, outdoors_and_nature, been_there_havent_done_that,
Big Water Wonder
At times, we’d lock gazes with surfacing turtles and those sunning themselves atop flotsam, the creatures seemingly ever-ready to turn tail-up and scurry for the depths if our approach came in their direction.
Tags: Okeechobee, outdoors_and_nature, fishing, trails, history, Clewiston,
Florida Camping Hints and Tips
The right campground provides a home base for outdoor enthusiasts – from active sports such as hiking and biking to more relaxing pursuits, such as fishing and boating.
Tags: camping, outdoors_and_nature,
Florida's Shoreline Treasures
If you’ve got gold fever in your heart – and so many of those with an adventurous heart do! – plan on spending an extra day or two on your next vacation looking for real Spanish treasure.
Tags: Vero_Beach, beaches, Sebastian, Melbourne, museums, Fort_Pierce,
Little Deer, Big Gators
Enjoying the delicate beauty of Key Deer on the one hand and then witnessing the menacing countenance of alligators really heightened our sense of nature’s variety.
Tags: Everglades_National_Park, Florida_Keys, Big_Pine_Key, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, parks,
A Zoo Without Bars
Quickly, I grabbed Mo by the arm and spun him around. His face immediately lit up. “I don’t believe it – it’s a panther,” he whispered.
Tags: outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, parks, Egmont_Key, St_Petersburg, Everglades_National_Park, Tampa, Ocala, Okeechobee,
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