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Lauren Tjaden

Hang gliding is my passion, and in 2006, I helped the U.S. Women's Hang Gliding Team win silver in the World Championships. An author, ultimate adventure lover, beach bunny and sand snob, I've visited almost every beach in Florida and can't wait to explore more. Join me as I flip-flop across the Sunshine State, sharing the softest sand, sweetest shores and a boatload of adventure.


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Spring Training

February 10, 2009
I’ve mentioned what fun it is to schedule a vacation around a theme, such as SCUBA diving, hang gliding or surfing. How about one scheduled around spring training, which typically... Read blog »
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BMX is a rough-and-tumble sport

BMX Blowout in Charlotte

February 06, 2009
The bikes tumbled out of the start together. Almost instantly, the earthen track rose into a steep hump in front of them. The swarm launched off of it almost as... Read blog »
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This is the stock car I drove at the Daytona International Speedway.

The Daytona 500

February 04, 2009
Thanks to the folks at the Richard Petty Driving Experience, I once roared around the Daytona International Speedway at 148 miles per hour behind the wheel of a 600-horsepower NASCAR-style... Read blog »
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You could easily center your vacation on horseback riding around the state. This photo was taken at Horse World by Orlando.

The Theme is the Thing

February 02, 2009
On my very first vacation with my husband, I discovered a fundamental truth about myself: I would rather scrub the driveway – with a toothbrush—than do nothing. If you want... Read blog »
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This is Terry's beautiful Red-tailed Hawk and me.

Hunting the Red-tail Hawk

January 29, 2009
“Get going snakes!” I yelled, scraping my toe though a bramble. “Go on rats!” When my friend Terry invited me to hunt his Red-tailed Hawk with him, I didn’t understand my... Read blog »
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This is me learning the basics at Calema Windsurfing.

An Ounce of Understanding

January 27, 2009
Having what I call “try” is an admirable attribute. "Try" is the quality that inspires you to climb back on the horse or surfboard after a tumble; the quality responsible for... Read blog »
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