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Cool Ways to Chill Out
Spring waters bubble up at a refreshing 72 degrees year 'round at Blue Springs Park in High Springs and Ichetucknee Springs State Park in Fort White, both in North Central Florida.
Tags: parks, water_sports, High_Springs,
Diving in Islamorada
Islamorada is located in the upper Keys, and benefits from its proximity to the 120 mile long reef that runs along the Florida Keys Island chain, the only North American living coral reef.
Tags: diving, water_sports, Islamorada, Florida_Keys,
Going Green in the Florida Keys
Even fishing has gone green, with many Keys charter captains now advocating "limiting your kill instead of killing your limit."
Tags: Florida_Keys, water_sports, nature,
Key West Calls
Legendary anglers such as Ernest Hemingway and Zane Grey ventured to the southernmost point in the United States for marlin, tuna and wahoo, the fastest fish in the sea.
Tags: Key_West, Florida_Keys, fishing, diving, nature, water_sports,
Wind, Water and Fun: Windsurfing on Merritt Island
Open year round, Calema rents kayaks and teaches sailing, but the location is perfect for its windsurfing operation. There are no ocean swells to fight, and the river isn’t tidal.
Tags: water_sports, Merritt_Island, sports, surfing,
Wakeboard to Wind Tunnel
You can jump out of a perfectly good plane when you visit Skydive City. Skyventure in Orlando presents a slightly tamer alternative with its vertical wind tunnel.
Tags: sports, racing, equestrian, water_sports, motorcycling, manatees,
Ultimate Key West Adventure
We hooked into a tandem harness and were dragged into the sky under the bright, colorful canopy of a parasail. The turquoise ocean stretched beneath us, the boat became toy-sized, and we got a glimpse of Key West from an eagle’s view.
Tags: Key_West, Florida_Keys, water_sports, snorkeling, boating, sailing, kayaking, sports,
Discover Key Biscayne
In the shadow of busy Miami, Key Biscayne remains a world unto itself. Golf carts cause the only traffic jams. The parks and beaches are stunning.
Tags: Key_Biscayne, beaches, parks, nature, water_sports, history,
Live the Outdoor Life
Located on a peninsula with a string of barrier islands, the St. Petersburg/ Clearwater area is a sea-lover's fantasy. There are more than 35 miles of sandy beaches and 600 miles of shoreline.
Tags: St_Petersburg, Clearwater, nature, water_sports, fishing, birding, boating,
Daytona Beaches Hit the Gold Standard
The Daytona Beach area boasts 23 miles of mesmerizing shoreline, and the possibilities are just about endless for a memorable beach adventure.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, surfing, water_sports, beaches, dining, Ponce_Inlet,
Water Links
Fishing, in Martin County, we discovered, has known its own celebrity and historically been the sport of presidents. Water clearly links Martin County's past to its present.
Tags: water_sports, Stuart, boating, fishing, diving,
Springs Eternal
During dusk, the landscape is shrouded in mystery. What you no longer see clearly, you hear: the shrieks of great horned owlets calling for food, the splashes of jumping mullet, the bellowing of alligators echoing across the water.
Tags: High_Springs, Ocala, Wakulla_Springs, parks, cruises, romance, nature, Homosassa, sealife, manatees, water_sports, diving,
Insider Tips to Florida's Beaches
And lest we forget, it's beautiful! It continually makes several of America's Top 10 lists of best beaches based on sand, water quality and facilities.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Grayton_Beach, Key_West, Naples, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, beaches, shelling, water_sports, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, family, wildlife, surfing, sunsets, New_Smyrna_Beach, Daytona_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, birding, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, equestrian, Sanibel_Island, Hollywood,
Florida's Fantastic Forests
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.
Tags: Brooksville, Dade_City, Inverness, Jacksonville, Lake_Wales, Naples, Tallahassee, parks, nature, fishing, hiking, biking, motorcycling, wildlife, canoeing, kayaking, water_sports, camping,
A Shore (or Off-Shore) Thing in Palm Coast
Remote golden-sand beaches and pristine nature preserves dot the shore. Myriad wildlife, from songbirds and shorebirds flying overhead to sea turtles, dolphins and manatees swimming just off the bow, will be your only companions.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, Flagler_Beach, Palm_Coast, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, boating, beaches, water_sports, golf, spas, shopping, cruises, resorts, St_Augustine,
A-Foot in Clearwater Beach
The northernmost pearl in a string of white-sand islands in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, it's known for its wide beaches and casual attitudes.
Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, beaches, transportation, water_sports, walking_tours,
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,
Adventure For All Ages in St. Petersburg/Clearwater
Make sure you save some time to explore the Pier 60 area, with its giant inflatable slides, bungee-harness rides and huge playground.
Tags: Clearwater_Beach, Indian_Shores, Madeira_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, beaches, family, aquariums, water_sports,
Backyards and Attics
Here history fleshes out as costumed demonstrators involve kids in colonial cooking, candle making, blacksmithing, wool spinning and the likes.
Tags: St_Augustine, parks, lighthouses, historical_sites, museums, zoos, tours, fishing, family, historic_districts, water_sports,
Kitesurfing: Riding Florida's Wind and Waves
. . . unlike windsurfing, where the most fun and difficult maneuvers take a long time to learn, the thrills of kiteboarding are immediate.
Tags: Tampa, water_sports, sports,
Awesome Family Adventures
Take lots of pictures because no one's going to believe your kids didn't make up this magical river.
Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Crystal_River, Islamorada, Madeira_Beach, Milton, Orlando, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Steinhatchee, family, theme_parks, kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, parks, water_sports, Everglades_National_Park, Universal_Studios, St_Petersburg, Port_St_Joe, fishing,
Fish On! Homosassa and the Gulf Coast
Fishing from kayaks continues to grow in popularity, and it's no wonder: the quiet craft draw only inches of water, allowing you to sneak up on fish in areas that most anglers can't access.
Tags: Apalachicola, Cedar_Key, Crystal_River, Fort_Walton_Beach, Naples, Pensacola, Sarasota, Steinhatchee, Tampa, fishing, water_sports, Homosassa,
Cocoa Beach Area
It's a partying kind of place any weekend and particularly during shuttle launches.
Tags: Cape_Canaveral, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Melbourne, Merritt_Island, Titusville, water_sports, Kennedy_Space_Center, museums,
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,
Adventures with 'Tweens and Teens
With an introduction like that to the world of scuba, Aaron sank right into the experience, losing any trace of apprehension he had tried to conceal.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, Key_Largo, Winter_Haven, family, sports, water_sports, diving,
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