Can technology and nature live in harmony? You bet! Kayak Amelia in northeast Florida combines the fun of a Segway with the tranquility of a nature tour. Want a unique experience on a one-of-a-kind nature tour in Florida? A Segway is a two-wheeled, self-balancing transportation device designed to…
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By Florence Snyder The welcome mat is always out at the University of North Florida, where the Robert W. Loftin Nature Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. There’s no better place to enjoy the natural wonders of the Sunshine State than the "home of the Ospreys." The majestic bird was…
Read MoreIn Florida, there's an abundance of waterways to explore and boat tours to enjoy. By Bonnie Gross The first tourists in Florida arrived by boat – Juan Ponce de Leon and his crew 500 years ago – and it’s still the best way to see the Sunshine State. From a boat you can reach special places where…
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By Florence Snyder The University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa was the first state university planned and opened in the 20th century, as well as the first to be located in a vibrant and rapidly expanding urban setting. As west central Florida grew into a megalopolis stretching from Tampa Bay to…
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The Gainesville area promises adventure, activities and fun that include visiting a park where wild horses roam, tubing down a spring-fed river, and discovering museums designed to ignite the imagination. Read on to learn about some of this destination’s offerings…
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By Lauren Tjaden The brochure describes it as a tour into pristine areas to see and experience the wildlife and history of the St. Johns River in one of the amazing scenic boat tours through the river. True enough, but to us it was a two-hour, 20-mile round trip escape into beauty and serenity on…
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Native-American villages and Everglades adventures are easy to access with this driving tour. Heritage Highlights and Culture Quest Head west of Miami on Tamiami Trail (Highway 41) to sample native culture at Miccosukee Indian Village, 30 minutes west of the Florida Turnpike. Here, the natives…
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By Kara Franker Want to explore St. Pete and Clearwater Beach by boat? Try StarLite Cruises, a family-owned business that's been around for 30 years. Offering multiple styles of Clearwater Starlite cruises and experiences, there's no better way to explore the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf…
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By Hilda Mitrani It was the bridges that first intrigued me while driving through Jacksonville, considered the architectural gem of the South in the early 20th Century. Today the city's storied past enhances its position as a vibrant metropolis. The City of Seven Bridges, as it’s sometimes…
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If you've never experienced the pristine and unspoiled Rookery Bay on Florida's Gulf Coast, you're missing out. But there's good news: I'm going to tell you about a great way to get acquainted with Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, which is home to 150 species of birds and countless…
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