Florida Locations

Cape Canaveral, Florida Outta This World

Cape Canaveral, Florida Outta this World

Cape Canaveral, Florida is situated in the central East Coast of the state midway between Jacksonville and Miami. The history of Cape Canaveral and its region is fascinating. It dates back to an astounding 10,000 years ago, when the Ais and Timicuan Native Americans journeyed to the area. They settled there for the extraordinary fishing, and survived through much hardship up until the Colonial times. There was much European and Spanish exploration of the region. At first, the Cape region…

Miami To Key Largo Bicycle Ride

Miami to Key Largo Bicycle Ride

One riders' account of the 2000 Multiple Sclerosis 150 Bike Ride Well, I'm tired, I'm sore, but I DID IT! 75 miles yesterday - what an accomplishment, my longest distance to date. And then, 75 more miles today! Having just started biking again last August, I'm glad to be back on top of two skinny tires. I was originally introduced to cycling as a kid and road with the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society through the rolling hills of Southeastern…

Wild Dolphins – Key West, Florida

Wild Dolphins – Key West, Florida

When you think of Key West you probably don’t think of glass bottom boats. You may think, instead, of beautiful sunsets, a fun and lively environment, and Jimmy Buffet. Now, it’s all changed, with Wild Dolphin glass bottom boat. Wild Dolphin Boat purpose when it sets sail is explore the depths of the sea through the glass bottom hull, with great sightseeing, a relaxing atmosphere, and to ultimately find a pod of bottlenose dolphins. When I arrived at the dock where…

Singer Island Florida – A True Beach Vacation !!

Singer Island Florida – A True Beach Vacation !!

The Illustrious and well-known Singer Island, is located on the East Central region of Palm Beach County. It is actually part of the Riviera Beach, in the South Florida Metropolitan area. Named after the sewing machine founder, Singer Island has a wide variety of parks, hiking events, sporting events, marinas and great entertainment, and shopping venues, not to mention superb restaurant outlets. Each of which will be covered in some detail in the later portions of this Article. Yet to…

Florida, Its More Than Disney World

Florida, its more than Disney World

If you've ever visited Florida, you've probably gone to Disney World in Orlando. While Disney World is well worth visiting, there is a whole world outside it that is even more worthy of a visit. I have been visiting Florida for the last 15 years and done all the usual vacation stuff: theme parks, beaches, pools and plenty of eating out. But about 3 years ago I decided it was time to try something a little different. It started  when…

Miami Metro Zoo: Animals And More Animals

Miami Metro Zoo: Animals and More Animals

Where can you be in Asia, Africa and Australia in one day? Well of coarse at the Miami Metro Zoo, a world renown zoo. I was at the zoo, on a typical South Florida Summer day, hot in the morning, rainy in the afternoon, and beautiful in the evening. So in order to see all the moods of the animals, you may want to spend the whole day at the zoo. During the midday heat, you may want to visit…

Parrot Jungle Island Miami Now Jungle Island Miami

Parrot Jungle Island Miami Now Jungle Island Miami

  Jungle Island (it used to be called Parrot Jungle Island) is one of those attractions in South Florida that has been around so long that most South Florida residents have been there. It’s like the Statue of Liberty. Eventually, most residents of New York will visit in their lifetime. Jungle Island has lived two lives during its existence; the original Parrot Jungle established in 1911 in Dade County, and the new Jungle Island, which opened in June 2003, located on…

Seminole County Parks, Florida

Seminole County Parks, Florida

Seminole Mills Park This is a 50-acre park located on Third Street north from Lake Mills Road in Southwest Seminole County near Chuluota. Lake Mills offers a unique up-close look at a mixed hardwood swamp. You’ll also find highlands thick with oak and pine at Lake Mills. It’s an extraordinary opportunity to see the wide range of the real, natural Florida. Views of Lake Mills Pavilions are invitingly located under the shade of 150 year old oak trees. There are…

KEY WEST FLORIDA

KEY WEST FLORIDA

Key West"s charm and beauty draws a wide variety of people to this small island. The historic architecture and unique atmosphere sets this place apart from the rest of Florida. In fact it has such a particular flavor in the air, one is lead to believe they have arrived at fairy-tale come true. On this tropical island the weather never gets too cold--frost is simply unheard of--and the continual breeze that comes directly off the ocean prevents the island from…

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Jacksonville Florida

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Jacksonville Florida

When thinking of Jacksonville, you may think of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguar’s, or the pretty river walk, but you have probably never heard of Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. This city park consists of 450 acres of forest, trails, a fresh water lake and a gorgeous beach. Who is Kathryn Abbey Hanna? Born in Chicago on November 5, 1895, Kathryn had served on the board of Parks and Historical Places. While she is remembered primarily as an educator and author of…