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Adopt a manatee for Father’s Day
Animal Crazy» Orlando Sentinel – Animal CrazySave the Manatee Club reminds us of its gift program just in time for Father's Day: The Adopt-A-Manatee program features $25 gift adoptions that include a color photo, biography and adoption certificate of the chosen manatee, a membership handbook, a..... -
Need some nature fast? Try Metro Orlando's trails
Orlando SentinelIf you have an hour or two, you have enough time to hit the trails and woods of Central Florida on foot or by bike -- while rarely straying far from civilization. Or you can spend all day pedaling: With only minor gaps, the trails now link Orlando...Tags: Cycling, Travel, Bodies of Water, Lifestyle and Leisure, Rivers
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Florida cold snap kills endangered manatees
L.A. UnleashedTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than 100 manatees have been found dead in Florida waters since the beginning of the year, mostly victims of a nearly two-week cold snap. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the preliminary cause of...... -
Bike Florida spring event starts this weekend
Postcards from Florida» Orlando Sentinel – Postcards from FloridaIt's the 17th annual edition of the weeklong event, which encompasses a 300-mile loop ride that hits six state parks in DeLand, Daytona Beach, Flagler Beach and New Smyrna Beach. At least 400 riders are expected to participate in this year's tour,... -
Bike Florida showcases nearby state parks
The Chain Gang» Orlando Sentinel – The Chain GangTALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service is partnering with Stetson University to host the 17th annual Bike Florida spring event in north central Florida. During the 300-mile loop ride, which begins&... -
Florida Springs Guide: Blue Spring State Park
Blue Spring State Park
2100 West French Avenue Orange City, Florida 32763 Phone: 386-775-3663
The largest spring on the St. Johns River, Blue Spring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home (mid-November through March) to a growing population...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Politics, Travel, State Parks, Native Americans
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Scuba divers, manatees drawn to massive spring
Looking down into the pale greenish-blue waters of Blue Spring from an elevated observation deck, the first thing you notice is a dark, jagged crevice that goes from a dark blue to an ebony black. Scuba divers head straight for the opening -- and...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Orange City, Interstate 4, Travel, State Parks
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Now's the time for camping
Orlando SentinelAfter enduring months of sole-searing heat and being a prisoner to air-conditioning, mid-October means the first taste of freedom for Floridians who like to spend most of their time outdoors. It's a time to get away from the pavement and high-rises and...Tags: Weather, Rentals, Wetlands, Travel, Weather Reports
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Attractions and Super Prices
Orlando Sentinel Posted November 1, 2004 Theme Parks Animal Kingdom, 500-acre home to more than 1,000 animals, plus shows and rides: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily ("Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade" at 4 p.m. daily); Walt Disney World, off Interstate 4 southwest of...Tags: Politics, NASCAR, Islands of Adventure, Crime, Law and Justice, Auto Racing
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Florida's springs: Weekend getaways that are literally cool
Sun-Sentinel.comNo matter how far you drive in Florida, chances are, you won't go far enough to find a place with cooler temperatures. But Florida does offer some chilling experiences, and we don't mean driving I-95. Florida is blessed with natural springs that...Tags: Cruises, Travel, Showtime (tv network), Trips and Vacations, Gardens and Parks
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