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Nature and Outdoors
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There's more to Florida than beaches, though waves colored emerald to azure, crashing into sugar sand, hold a natural attraction. Oceans trickle inland forming estuaries and coastal hammocks that beckon birders, kayakers and hikers; swamps to the south and forests both central and north greet outdoor enthusiasts with cycling trails, natural springs for diving, campgrounds and further opportunities to eye wildlife.
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The Art of Doing Nothing
Though you can find plenty to do on Captiva Island that will keep you busy day night, you can alternately, simply, relax.
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A New Frontier: The Florida Everglades
Explore the Western Everglades, where Ten Thousand Islands coax you beyond the coast.
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Anglers Welcome
For sport fishing enthusiasts, the Tallahassee area's lakes, rivers and wilderness preserves (and longer, cooler fishing season) are a major Florida attraction.
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Reefing the USS Oriskany
Scuba divers and anglers have a new playground now that the warship Oriskany has been successfully "reefed" in the Gulf of Mexico off the Pensacola coast.
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Four If By Sea
No matter where you are in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, you're never more than a few miles from the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf, the Intracoastal or Tampa Bay. I charted a course on four vessels; a ferry, deck boat, kayak and paddle wheeler; for a dolphin's-eye view.
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A Water Lover's Paradise
Kayaking was just one of the adventures we experienced – and loved – during our stay at The Resort and Club at Little Harbor, a posh retreat on Tampa Bay. It's a true water-lover's (and nature-lover's) paradise.
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Fishing Days & Campfire Nights
Florida's fish camps are as much a tradition as roadside fruit stands, and there's no better place to bunk for freshwater fishing than in Central Florida. There's a wide range of affordable waterside accommodations to boot.
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Paddling Through Paradise
Taking to the water is one of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of Martin County, located on Florida's east coast, just north of Palm Beach and halfway between Miami and Orlando. Navigate the serene waters of the Loxahatchee and South Fork rivers, or cruise along one of the county's 16 beaches.
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Castaway for a Day
As an alternative to a Tahiti vacation my husband, James, and I sought to find our fantasy island closer to home – the keys and islands of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. We began with one of the most celebrated islands in the area, Caladesi Island, which regularly ranks among the nation's best beaches.
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Experience Nature Step by Step
With more than 125 miles of trails, Central Florida's Polk County offers a rich diversity of natural experiences on foot. The new Trek Ten Trails program is a great way to go exploring. So pack your hiking shoes and your favorite walking stick, then head to scenic Central Florida to Trek Ten Trails...
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