Download or read book Backroads of Paradise written by Cathy Salustri and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1930s, the Federal Writers' Project sent mostly anonymous writers, but also Zora Neale Hurston and Stetson Kennedy, into the depths of Florida to reveal its splendor to the world. The FWP and the State of Florida jointly published the results as Florida: A Guide to the Southernmost State, which included twenty-two driving tours of the state's main roads. Eventually, after Eisenhower built the interstates, drivers bypassed the small towns that thrived along these roads in favor of making better time. Those main roads are now the state's backroads—forgotten by all but local residents, a few commuters, and dedicated road-trippers. Retracing the original routes in the Guide, Cathy Salustri rekindles our notions of paradise by bringing a modern eye to the historic travelogues. Salustri's 5,000-mile road trip reveals a patchwork quilt of Florida cultures: startling pockets of history and environmental bliss stitched against the blight of strip malls and franchise restaurants. The journey begins on US 98, heading west toward the Florida/Alabama state line, where coastal towns dot the roadway. Here, locals depend on the tourism industry, spurred by sugar sand beaches, as well as the abundance of local seafood. On US 41, Salustri takes us past the state's only whitewater rapids, a retired carnie town, and a dazzling array of springs, swamps, and rivers interspersed with farms that produce a bounty of fruit. Along US 17, she stops for milkshakes and hamburgers at Florida's oldest diner and visits a collection of springs interconnected by underwater mazes tumbling through white spongy limestone, before stopping in Arcadia, where men still bring cattle to auction. Desperately searching for skunk apes, the Sunshine State's version of Bigfoot, she encounters more than one gator on her way through the Everglades, Ochopee, and the Skunk Ape Research Headquarters. Following the original Guide, Salustri crisscrosses the state from the panhandle to the Keys. She guides readers through forgotten and unknown corners of the state--nude beaches, a rattlesnake cannery, Devil's Millhopper in Gainesville--as well as more familiar haunts--Kennedy Space Center and The Villages, "Florida’s Friendliest Retirement Hometown." Woven through these journeys are nuggets of history, environmental debates about Florida's future, and a narrative that combines humor with a strong affection for an oft-maligned state. Today, Salustri urges, tourists need a new nudge to get off the interstates or away from Disney in order to discover the real Florida. Her travel narrative, following what are now backroads and scenic routes, guides armchair travelers and road warriors alike to historic sites, natural wonders, and notable man-made attractions--comparing the past views with the present landscape and commenting on the changes, some barely noticeable, others extreme, along the way.
Download or read book Beach and Coastal Camping in Florida written by Johnny Molloy and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thoroughly revised edition, Johnny Molloy once again presents a practical guide to the best campgrounds for tent, van, and trailer camping in coastal Florida.
Download or read book Camping Florida written by Rick Sapp and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida hosts some six million campers annually, and many of them stay at the state’s public campgrounds and campsites—for reliability, affordability, and their beautiful locations in remote nooks and crannies of the state. This revised edition of Camping Florida is the most comprehensive guide available to the Sunshine State’s public campgrounds and campsites. Nearly exhaustive in scope, this guide covers everything from primitive sites to developed ones; and from youth and group sites to teepees, yurts, and cabins for individuals, friends, and families.
Download or read book Best Tent Camping Florida written by Johnny Molloy and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2016-08-22 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Tent Camping: Florida will guide you to the quietest, most beautiful, most secure, and best managed campgrounds in Florida. Painstakingly selected from more than 1,000 campgrounds in the forest, in the swamps, and on the coast, each campsite is rated for beauty, noise, privacy, security, spaciousness, and cleanliness. Each campground profile provides essential details on facilities, reservations, fees, and restrictions, as well as an accurate, easy-to-read map, making the campground easily accessible. Well-traveled outdoors writer Johnny Molloy has used his wealth of experience and scoured the entirety of Florida for this updated edition -- choosing only the most pristine campgrounds that include great locales for tent campers and feature fun outdoors activities nearby, most as close as your tent door. Whether you are a native Floridian in search of new territory or an out-of-state vacationer, Best Tent Camping unlocks the secrets to finding and enjoying the best tent-camping experiences in Florida.
Download or read book Camping Florida written by Rick Sapp and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-12-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida hosts some six million campers annually, and many of them stay at the state’s public campgrounds and campsites—for reliability, affordability, and their beautiful locations in remote nooks and crannies of the state. Camping Florida is the most comprehensive guide available to the Sunshine State’s public campgrounds and campsites. Nearly exhaustive in scope, this guide covers everything from primitive sites to developed ones; and from youth and group sites to teepees, yurts, and cabins for individuals, friends, and families.
Download or read book Florida State Parks written by Michal Strutin and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Best in Tent Camping Florida written by Johnny Molloy and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Camping is one of life's great pleasures, and Florida has plenty to offer those who need a quick getaway. But how to find the best from the more than 1,000 choices in the state? The campgrounds in the fourth edition of this popular guide were chosen based on three criteria: they had to be accessible by car but not overrun by RVs; boast great scenery; and be as close to a wilderness experience as possible. Ranging from forest to swamp to coast, these sites are rated by a five-star system for beauty, noise, privacy, security, spaciousness, and cleanliness. Each profile provides essential details on facilities, reservations, fees, and restrictions, as well as an accurate, easy-to-read map. For native Floridians or out-of-state vacationers, this exhaustively researched guide makes it easy to find and enjoy the best tent-camping experiences in the state.
Download or read book Florida written by Johnny Molloy and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the sugar white beaches of the Gulf Coast to the vast mangrove stands of the Everglades, camping in Florida has never been better. The Best in Tent Camping: Florida is a guidebook for tent campers who like quiet, scenic, and serene campsites. It's the perfect resource if you blanch at the thought of pitching a tent on a concrete slab, trying to sleep through the blare of another camper's boombox, or waking up to find your tent surrounded by a convoy of RVs. Whether you are a native Floridian in search of new territory or an out-of-state vacationer, The Best in Tent Camping unlocks the secrets to finding and enjoying the best tent-camping experiences in Florida.
Download or read book Moon Florida Camping written by Marilyn Moore and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2007-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida resident and avid camper Marilyn Moore knows the best places to pitch a tent in Florida, from popular beachfront sites to hidden island retreats. Moon Florida Camping guides both seasoned campers and first-timers to the best campsites, hiking trails, and fishing spots throughout the state of Florida. This edition includes up-to-date, post-hurricane coverage of camping areas. Moore includes unique lists of "Bests," like Best for Biking, Best for Families, Best for Natural Springs, and Most Unusual. Complete with easy-to-use regional maps, descriptive keynotes for every geographical region, and facility and fee information, Moon Florida Camping provides campers with first-rate expert advice and all the necessary tools to head outdoors.
Download or read book Florida Enchantments written by Anthony Weston Dimock and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Florida Camping written by Marilyn Moore and published by . This book was released on 2000-11-01 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida is a favorite state for camping--and this is the essential guide to Florida camping. The guide covers every public park, national forest, beach, and commercial campground for RVers and tenters. The authors include 100 new listings and handy "beat of" lists.
Download or read book The Best in Tent Camping the Carolinas written by Johnny Molloy and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to steer campers away from concrete slabs and convoys of RVs, The Best in Tent Camping: The Carolinas points tent campers to the most scenic and serene campsites in the Palmetto and Tar Heel State. Including five new campgrounds and completely updated, this latest edition has a campground to suit nearly every camper's taste. In North Carolina, experience the rare spruce-fir forest of Balsam Mountain Campground or the sand dunes of Frisco Campground. Visit Cherry Hill, South Carolina's finest upcountry campground, or pitch your tent by the Atlantic Ocean in Hunting Island State Park. From the Smokies to the Atlantic, each campground profiled is unique.
Download or read book Tin Can Tourists in Florida 1900 1970 written by Nick Wynne and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the arrival of the twentieth century, Americans continued in the pioneering spirit of their forebears and looked upon the automobile as a new way to explore the unknown. Thousands of Americans packed their tents in the backs of their cars and set out to enjoy the back roads of the United States. Carrying extra gasoline in five-gallon cans, plenty of canned food, and extra tires strapped to the fenders, these intrepid souls began an exploration of the North American continent with a thoroughness that put Lewis and Clark to shame. These tourists became the symbol of another "New Generation" of Americans, restless, adventuresome, and filled with boundless curiosity. These were the "Tin Can" tourists. In 1919, the official organization of Tin Can Tourists of the World was formed in Tampa, and the group held two meetings annually until disbanding in 1977. Early on, residents of Florida recognized the potential economic impact of the Tin Canners on the state, and the movement to improve roads and provide accommodations and amusements to these seasonal travelers flourished. By 1930, Florida had built more than 3,000 miles of paved roads, and campsites, roadside motels, and exotic animal parks could be found along most major thoroughfares.
Download or read book Camping and Cruising in Florida written by James Alexander Henshall and published by Cincinnati, R. Clarke & Company. This book was released on 1884 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Best in Tent Camping Colorado written by Johnny Molloy and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Best in Tent Camping: Colorado will give tent campers the Rocky Mountain high they've been seeking. This is the sixth guide in the popular Best in Tent Camping series and the third book in the series from veteran outdoor author Johnny Molloy. Molloy, also the author of The Best in Tent Camping: Smoky Mountains and The Best in Tent Camping: Florida, has expertly combed the majestic state of Colorado to bring campers the 50 finest tent campgrounds in the state.With so many tent sites to choose from in this outdoor wonderland, enthusiasts need guidance to make sure every camping trip counts. From the towering peaks of the Continental Divide and the Rocky. Mountains to the brilliant red rock terrain of the southwest, the canyon country of the northwest, and the lakes of the east, Molloy includes only the most pristine campgrounds in Colorado. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway to one of Colorado's many national parks and monuments or a month-long adventure in the high country, this book will point you to the perfect site every time.Molloy also gives campers the lowdown on the many outdoor activities in Colorado. Whether you're in the mood for mountain biking in the San Juans, whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River, fishing one of the state's many beautiful streams, sight-seeing at Mesa Verde National Park, or rock climbing at Colorado National Monument, each day will offer a new adventure.As with the other guides in this successful series, campers will benefit from Colorado's easy-to-use information, which includes a five-star rating system that measures the beauty, privacy, spaciousness, noise level, security, and cleanliness of each site.
Download or read book Forest Bathing written by Dr. Qing Li and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive--and by far the most popular--guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health and happiness Notice how a tree sways in the wind. Run your hands over its bark. Take in its citrusy scent. As a society we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees--what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing--can promote health and happiness. In this beautiful book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer. Once you've discovered the healing power of trees, you can lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings, leave everyday stress behind, and reach a place of greater calm and wellness.
Download or read book Florida Trail Hikes written by Sandra Friend and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the best scenic day hikes and overnight trips along the state-spanning Florida Trail, this book helps readers of all backgrounds and experience levels plan an adventure exploring natural Florida.
