By Jodi Mailander Farrell Up for a wild adventure? Or, is a remote, secluded island more your speed? How about a trail, on land or water? Swimming? Camping? Just want to camp in the midst of tranquility? Florida's state parks system all that, and more, a special outdoors place just for you. From…
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Generations ago, throughout Florida, Native Americans built shell mounds. Here's where to see them today. By Lisa M. Moten These curious Native American sites are scattered around the Sunshine State. In the modern era, many of these shell mounds in Florida were looted for road building, but today…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie You haven’t really seen Hardee County until you’ve seen Highway 17. Actually, you can’t really see Hardee County unless you’re on Highway 17 because the county’s only U.S. highway is the road that connects Zolfo Springs, Wauchula, and Bowling Green -- which happen to be the only…
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Find more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Janet K. Keeler There's nothing in the world like the Florida Everglades. The vast and mysterious 1.5-million-acre ecosystem is the state’s natural gem. Unknowing tourists that traverse southern Florida on U.S. 41, also called the…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette Along with southern hospitality and charm, Tallahassee has a bounty of natural treasures that are a must-see for any visitor looking for an ecotourism experience. From farm-to-table restaurants to parks with plentiful wildlife viewing and earth-friendly activities…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden If you feel in need of a shudder, Orlando’s Gatorland has the perfect recipe. You can watch huge alligators gliding silently through the swamp, prehistoric, massive creatures, looking for a mate or a meal. You can even see them leap out of the water – four feet or more- for a…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Florida's coastline offers a treasure trove of beach adventures, with mesmerizing experiences that range from tranquil to adrenaline-pumping. Here, beachgoers are invited to enjoy a serene horseback ride by the surf; explore the colorful underwater world on a wade-in snorkeling…
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Looking to go on a kid-friendly fishing trip? Try flats fishing for a fun-filled day of nature, relaxation and hopefully, some catching. If you’ve been hesitant to take your kids fishing, this is your ideal solution. Flats fishing is perfect for children of all ages: The water is shallow, there’s…
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By Janet K. Keeler South Florida is the closest you’ll get the family to a Caribbean vacation without leaving the country. The tropical plants, balmy weather and warm turquoise water make a family vacation here feel very special. Calling the Florida Keys “America’s Tropics’ isn’t so farfetched and…
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For a time, sponges – retrieved from Gulf of America depths by intrepid divers in full suits – outstripped citrus products as Florida's main export. Now, Tarpon Springs history combined with classic Florida beauty make for an offbeat, cultural getaway. By Jon Wilson TARPON SPRINGS – Tucked in a…
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