50 Great Walks In Florida

Author : Lucy Beebe Tobias
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780813042756

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50 Great Walks in Florida by Lucy Beebe Tobias Pdf

From the deepest swamps to the most civilized sidewalks, 50 Great Walks in Florida features the best short, but significant, outdoor jaunts in the Sunshine State. Experienced tour guide Lucy Tobias fills each page with fascinating local history and vivid descriptions of the sights and sites encountered along the way. 50 Great Walks in Florida is divided by geographic regions and each section includes at least one beach or wetlands walk, a historic walk, a garden walk, a place to see wildlife, and one locale with an unusual natural feature. Included are the Vietnam Memorial, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Coca-Cola Town, Ybor City Fresh Market, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and even a ghost tour! Tobias recommends additional activities for each walk and offers suggestions for where to stop nearby, including local restaurants, to enhance the regional and cultural experience. This handy guide includes comprehensive locator maps, listings of trip essentials, and useful warnings about possible dangers such as poisonwood sap. These manageable walks will appeal to tourists in search of the real Florida, as well as to residents who want to become better acquainted with their state but still be done in time for lunch. Though shoes may be required, backpacks are not.

Author : Terry L. Howard
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780813047782

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High Seas Wranglers by Terry L. Howard Pdf

Raw, gritty, rich, and captivating, the stories in this book will astonish you. High Seas Wranglers presents real scenes from the lives of some of Florida's best-known commercial and charter fishing captains. Through Terry Howard's interviews, Captains Tristram Colket, A. J. Brown, Ray Perez, Glenn Cameron, and George Kaul tell true stories about hunting swordfish, kingfish, sharks, tuna, and billfish. They describe falling overboard alone many miles offshore, riding out deadly storms, navigating angry east coast inlets, orchestrating dangerous rescues at sea, struggling to land huge fish, playing pranks on other captains, and how they ended up living the lives that some only dream of. These fishermen have long been a part of the maritime life and culture of Florida, but today their livelihood is challenged and their industry fading. In this book, you'll hear in their own words the reasons they've chosen a life away from land, as well as their opinions about drift nets and falling fish populations. Their firsthand accounts of commercial handline mackerel fishing, commercial longline swordfish and shark fishing, and the growth of charter fishing on Florida’s eastern seaboard provide insights into a fascinating world. Gutsy fishing exploits like the ones in High Seas Wranglers are usually passed down through storytelling alone. This book preserves a thrilling history that would otherwise be lost.

Author : Ray Whaley
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813065144

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Journey of a River Walker by Ray Whaley Pdf

When Ray Whaley set out to accomplish his bucket-list goal of kayaking the length of the St. Johns River, it didn’t take long for him to realize he was in over his head. The longest river in Florida, stretching 310 miles between Vero Beach and Jacksonville, the St. Johns had been paddled in its entirety by only a handful of people. Whaley found himself blazing his own trail on an exciting and unexpected adventure. In Journey of a River Walker, Whaley tells the whole story of his experience, from his preparations beforehand to the techniques he learned along the way to his daily escapades and discoveries on the water. Learning from Whaley’s recommendations, along with his mistakes and close calls, readers will gain valuable knowledge that will help them in planning their own paddling trips. Whaley’s journey also highlights the delicate ecosystem of the river and the importance of conserving its environment, raising awareness of the fragile yet critical link between humans and nature. A volume in the series Wild Florida, edited by M. Timothy O’Keefe

Author : Sandra Friend
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581579383

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Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Central Florida (Second Edition) by Sandra Friend Pdf

A hike for every interest and ability! Florida’s landscape is a marvel of diversity, and Central Florida is its pinnacle. Footpaths range through salt marshes, river floodplains, and along coastal dunes and beaches. Trails pass through desert-like scrub islands, jungle-like hydric hammocks, and deep, dark bayous. There’s no better way to take in this natural world than by walking it. Ranging from 1 to 43 miles in length, each hike includes mile-by-mile directions, a topographic map, and information on hike duration, mileage, and trail conditions. This new edition includes 20 new places to explore, from hidden urban gems like the Circle Bar B Ranch in Lakeland and Ponce Preserve in Daytona Beach to the quiet rural landscapes of Catfish Creek State Park and Chinsegut Hill. Old standards like Tenoroc, Disney Wilderness Preserve, and Silver River State Park have been revisited and updated to keep you informed of changes in their trail systems.

Author : Sandra Friend,John Keatley
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781682682142

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50 Hikes in Central Florida (Third Edition) by Sandra Friend,John Keatley Pdf

A Florida hike for every interest and ability Florida’s landscape is a marvel of diversity, and Central Florida is its pinnacle. Footpaths range through salt marshes, river floodplains, and along coastal dunes and beaches. Trails pass through desert- like scrub islands, jungle- like hydric hammocks, and deep, dark bayous. There’s no better way to take in this natural world than by walking it. Ranging from 1 to 43 miles in length, each hike includes directions, a detailed map, and information on hike duration, difficulty, and trail conditions. Explore a new side of Florida, from hidden urban gems like the Circle Bar B Ranch in Lakeland and Ponce Preserve in Daytona Beach, to the quiet rural landscapes of Catfish Creek State Park and Chinsegut Hill.

Author : M. Timothy O'Keefe
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762757947

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Hiking Central Florida by M. Timothy O'Keefe Pdf

Hiking Central Florida describes thirty of the region’s best and most varied hikes, those that offer the chance to observe unspoiled, natural Florida at its finest. With terrain ranging from wet cypress swamps to dry pinewood forests, the region offers subtly striking scenery and it harbors rich diversity. Covering the area from Ocala to State Road 60 near Lake Wales and Yeehaw Junction—and also embracing the northern stretch of the Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest and the Bulow Plantation/Bulow Creek hike on the Atlantic coast—this user-friendly guide takes you from short family hikes in places such as Canaveral National Seashore, to backpackers' delights. It provides all the information you need to make the most of exploring Central Florida by foot. Look inside to find: • Hikes suited to every ability • Directions to the trailheads • Comprehensive trail descriptions and maps • Mile-by-mile directional cues • Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for every featured hike • Area-specific tips on safety, hiking ethics, plants and animals, preserving the environment, and more

Author : M. Timothy O'Keefe
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762757978

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Hiking South Florida and the Keys by M. Timothy O'Keefe Pdf

Hiking South Florida and the Keys features thirty-nine of the finest trails the region has to offer, from wet cypress swamps to dry pinewood forests. Four sections—Short Family Hikes, Day and Overnight Hikes, Long Haulers, and Walking the Florida Keys—comprise this user-friendly guide. M. Timothy O’Keefe shares his top hikes in twenty-three prime areas, including Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Jonathan Dickenson State Park, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and National Key Deer Refuge. Each hike includes all the information you need to make the most of exploring South Florida and the Keys on foot. Look inside to find: • Hikes suited to every ability • Directions to the trailheads • Comprehensive trail descriptions, maps, and elevation profiles • Mile-by-mile directional cues • Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and elevation gain/loss for every featured hike • Area-specific tips on safety, hiking ethics, plants and animals, preserving the environment, and more

Author : Joyce A. Post,Jeremiah Benjamin Post
Publisher : Gale Cengage
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Reference
ISBN : STANFORD:36105024599115

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Travel in the United States by Joyce A. Post,Jeremiah Benjamin Post Pdf

Author : M. Timothy O'Keefe
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762757961

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Hiking North Florida and the Panhandle by M. Timothy O'Keefe Pdf

Hiking North Florida and the Panhandle describes 30 hikes designed to highlight some of the best natural areas throughout the region. The hikes in this book fall into four different categories: Short Family Walks ranging from 1-3 miles, Day Hikes from 3-12 miles, Overnight Hikes with easy walks to primitive campsites and Long Haulers, true backpacking experiences that require a weekend to complete.

Author : Robert W. Cohen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493071180

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The 50 Greatest Players in Braves History by Robert W. Cohen Pdf

The 50 Greatest Players in Braves History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of Major League Baseball’s oldest and most iconic franchises. Using as measuring sticks the degree to which they impacted the fortunes of the team, the extent to which they added to the Braves legacy—in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta—and the levels of statistical compilation and overall dominance they attained while wearing a Braves uniform, The 50 Greatest Players in Braves History ranks, from 1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of each player’s greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements.

Author : Sandra Friend
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133006937

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Exploring Florida's Botanical Wonders by Sandra Friend Pdf

Surveys interesting Florida sites based on the botanical species found there.

Author : Sandra Friend
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0881505315

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50 Hikes in South Florida by Sandra Friend Pdf

This hiking guide to the region of Florida south of FL 60 includes hikes along the Gulf Coast and the Atlantic Coast, and in Big Cypress Swamp, the Everglades, and the Florida Keys.

Author : Robert W. Cohen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493066964

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The 50 Greatest Players in Philadelphia Phillies History by Robert W. Cohen Pdf

In The 50 Greatest Players in Philadelphia Phillies History, sports historian Robert W. Cohen ranks the top 50 players ever to perform for one of Major League Baseball's most iconic and historic franchises. This work includes quotes from the subjects themselves and former teammates, photos, recaps of memorable performances, as well as a statistical summary of each player's career with the Phillies. The team's best are profiled here in what is sure to be a much discussed book among the Phillies' broad fan base. An added bonus is the "honorable mentions," the next 25 players who have contributed to the Phillies' astounding run as one of America's great sports teams.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015033464085

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The Publishers Weekly by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Holcomb
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781312228436

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Boardwalks and Long Walks by William Holcomb Pdf

A guide for the beginning citizen-scientist, and for anyone looking for the hidden natural areas of Florida. A backpack friendly, field ready listing that is not web dependent. It includes the story of the search for the elevated hiking trails called boardwalks. The ""Long Walks"" are the primitive paths and longer trails found in the public lands. This book includes a list of the Public Access Lands in Florida of nearly 1,000 sites in all; City Parks and Preserves, County Parks and Preserves, Wildlife Management Areas, Wildlife Environmental Areas, State Parks, State Forests, Conservation Areas of Water Management Districts, National Parks, National Forests, Nature Centers, Indian Mound Sites, and Private Preserves/ Conservation Areas. There are chapters on Florida's habitats, trees, Florida's water cycle, and historic figures and place names.