By Dalia Colón You can paddle, walk and even bike through various parts of The Florida Everglades. But there’s nothing like the sensation of an airboat ride: the excitement of the propellered engine revving like a motorcycle, the airplane-like buzzing of the boat at full speed, the jarring…
Read MoreBy VISIT FLORIDA staff In online travel forums, you can find users jokingly trying to dissuade others from visiting T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. With miles of untamed coast, 35-foot-high sand dunes, maritime forests, and abundant wildlife, it’s not surprising that many…
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When you plan a vacation around one of Florida's eco tours and destinations, you get an unforgettable glimpse of the preserved beauty of Florida -- from the swamps of the Everglades to the protected sand dunes in the Northwest's beaches. Florida – it’s one of the most ecologically and culturally…
Read MoreWhy should humans have all the fun at Florida’s parks? It's a dog's favorite activity: running free with their fellow canines. By Saundra Amrhein Florida offers numerous off-leash dog parks where dogs can burn off steam and make new friends. Be sure to follow posted park rules – which invariably…
Read MoreCan't make it to Florida to see manatees in person? No problem. Check out this guide to four places where you can watch them via streaming camera. By Kevin Mims I kind of obsess about manatees and what they're up to. If you're the same, you might want to check out these webcams, where you can…
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By Attiyya Anthony Down a dirt road in North Port, Fla., lies one of the Sunshine State’s most historical, relaxing and rejuvenating experiences – Warm Mineral Springs. There are no canoes, glass-bottom boats or extreme water sports at this spring. It's simply a peaceful location to recharge and…
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By Lauren Tjaden Step into the action of blockbuster movies and epic TV shows, brought to vivid life at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, a fanciful land populated by malevolent monsters, cute cartoon characters and classic super-heroes. You can defend New York against intergalactic invaders…
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Several attractions in the Tampa Bay and Central Florida areas are accommodating and entertaining for kids with special needs. Check out these autism-friendly vacation ideas that the whole family will enjoy. Corbyn Cazzola can be himself when he’s at Glazer Children’s Museum each month. He…
Read MoreBy Jodi Mailander Farrell Some celebrities are so famous they need only one name. In Florida, it’s Zora. That's for Zora Neale Hurston, the celebrated Harlem Renaissance author, best known for her novel, “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie I have a fascination with aviation history, especially the initial years of Wilbur and Orville Wright and Glen Hammond Curtiss. It amazes me how rapidly aviation changed. In less than 50 years it went from wood, wire and canvas biplanes to jets that could break the sound barrier…
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