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Florida’s Epic Paddle: The Suwannee River
You can experience the history and natural beauty of the Suwannee River – and feel transported back in time – by plying the waters on any number of scenic day paddling trips or extended journeys of up to 170 miles along the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail.
Tags: water_sports, Suwannee, canoeing, kayaking, outdoors_and_nature,
Freshwater Fishing in Florida
Bass and panfish have brought generations of anglers to Florida, and with sound conservation, will do so for many years to come.
Tags: fishing, sports, Okeechobee, water_sports,
Treasure Coast Retreat
Situated on the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River, the Hutchinson Island Marriott is a water-lover’s paradise. Paddle into crystal-clear waters for a private surf lesson, kayak along miles of pristine shorelines and get your adrenaline pumping as you zip along on a waverunner.
Tags: resorts, Stuart, Port_St_Lucie, Jensen_Beach, beaches, water_sports,
Splash Down in Key West
Offshore charters troll the deep waters of the Florida Straits for marlin, sailfish, shark and swordfish, the tough-fighting fish Ernest Hemingway loved to pursue when he lived in Key West in the 1930s.
Tags: Florida_Keys, Key_West, fishing, water_sports, history, boating, outdoors_and_nature,
Beach Within Reach
No taller than a palm tree, the Outrigger Beach Resort is one of those barefoot, tiki bar places that has remained a bastion of classic Florida vacationing. It immediately brings back memories of entire days spent in a swimsuit, running wild in the waves and not caring what time it is.
Tags: Fort_Myers, beaches, water_sports, resorts,
Sports with a Splash
Bright formations of brain and staghorn coral, thousands of fish so colorful they look neon, super-sized sea turtles, moray eels and Caribbean spiny lobster keep you company as you watch from above or dive into their world.
Tags: snorkeling, diving, boating, fishing, water_sports,
Been There, Haven't Done That!
You've seen the theme parks, the big cities and the major attractions. Now it's time to go off the beaten path. On your next Florida excursion, plan for some extra travel time to visit these offbeat, quirky roadside attractions.
Tags: dining, museums, history, historical_sites, outdoors_and_nature, parks, culture, Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Fort_Walton_Beach, Marianna, Milton, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Santa_Rosa_Beach, water_sports, Cross_Creek, Gainesville, Madison, Suwannee, Tallahassee, White_Springs, Steinhatchee, Amelia_Island, beaches, Flagler_Beach, Jacksonville, Palatka, St_Augustine, Crystal_River, St_Petersburg, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Kissimmee, Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Winter_Park, Hobe_Sound, Okeechobee, Ponce_Inlet, Sebastian, Stuart, Titusville, kayaking, Vero_Beach, Bradenton, Clewiston, Punta_Gorda, Coral_Gables, Delray_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Florida_Keys, Miami, Key_West, Homestead, Palm_Beach, Marathon, been_there_havent_done_that, Monticello, downtowns_and_small_towns, resident,
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, 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, adventure,
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, outdoors_and_nature, Green_Travel,
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, outdoors_and_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, adventure,
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, adventure, , destination,
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, outdoors_and_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, outdoors_and_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, outdoors_and_nature, Homosassa, sealife, manatees, water_sports, diving, springs,
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, outdoors_and_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, 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, destination,
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, St_Petersburg,
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, 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, sightseeing,
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