Download or read book Cedar Key Florida written by Kevin McCarthy and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007-08-23 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit "the island where time stands still" and explore the romantic, almost forgotten history of old Florida in this visual history. Rich in small town atmosphere and old Florida history, Cedar Key is a quiet island community nestled among many tiny keys on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Refuge for birds and wildlife, Florida's oldest port, and home to artists and writers, the island has long been admired for its tranquility and natural beauty.

Download or read book Hiking the Gulf Coast written by Joe Cuhaj and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking the Gulf Coast highlights the 40 best hikes in the “Third Coast” region, from easy to more moderate and difficult. The book spans Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Complete with full-color and maps throughout, this is a must-have hiking guide to the area.

Download or read book Grasshoppers of Florida written by John L. Capinera and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Florida naturalists will be delighted by Grasshoppers of Florida. This wonderfully presented book unlocks an amazing world that previously was unavailable to most backyard and weekend naturalists."--Richard Franz, Florida Museum of Natural History "This is an easy-to-use field guide to the grasshoppers of Florida. If you have ever wondered what that big critter is, jumping around outside, this book is for you."--Richard A. Redak, University of California, Riverside This first field guide to the grasshoppers of Florida introduces one of the most obvious and important, though little appreciated, insect groups. It provides identification of the 70 species known to occur in Florida and may be used in other southeastern states where many of these grasshoppers are also found. The authors present the biology, behavior, ecological significance, and damage potential of grasshoppers and emphasize their interrelationship with Florida's fauna. Straightforward, detailed descriptions, color photos, drawings, and distribution maps make it possible to identify each species with accuracy.

Download or read book The American Bird Conservancy Guide to the 500 Most Important Bird Areas in the written by American Bird Conservancy and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-04-13 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Bird Conservancy Guide to the 500 Most Important Bird Areas in the United States offers both bird enthusiasts and conservationists specialized information never before compiled in a single comprehensive volume. This expert resource organizes the United States into 36 ornithologically distinct bird regions, then identifies and describes the 500 sites within these regions. Each site entry includes ornithological highlights, ownership information, a description of habitats and land use, a guide to which species one can expect to find, conservation issues, and visitor information.

Download or read book Florida Off the Beaten Path written by Diana Gleasner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Florida Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Florida that other guidebooks just don't offer. The 12th edition features a full-color insert.

Download or read book Historical Traveler s Guide to Florida written by Eliot Kleinberg and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Fort Pickens in the Panhandle to Fort Jefferson in the ocean 40 miles beyond Key West, historical travelers will find many adventures waiting for them in Florida. In this new updated edition the author presents 74 of his favorites—17 of them are new to this edition, and the rest have been completely updated. Along the Gulf Coast, see Henry Plant's Moorish jewel of a hotel in Tampa; John Ringling's home and art and circus museums in Sarasota; and the humble homes of Cuban and Italian cigar workers in legendary Ybor City. Up in north Florida visit Civil War battlefields; stroll the University of Florida campus; and see buffalo and wild Spanish horses on Paynes Prairie. In central Florida explore Eatonville, home of writer Zora Neale Hurston, and listen to carillon music as you stroll the gardens around Bok Tower. Down in the keys find the 250-year-old wreck of the San Pedro, a "living museum in the sea" and the Key West home of famous author Ernest Hemingway.

Download or read book Butterflies through Binoculars written by Jeffrey Glassberg and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-08-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterfly enthusiasts, nature lovers, and curious general readers will perhaps be surprised to learn that Florida's butterfly fauna is unique--and that, until the appearance of this volume, there has been no adequate field guide for the butterflies of this region. This guide simplifies identification by illustrating only species found in Florida--using superb photographs of live butterflies coupled with detailed range maps and identification data. It also offers, with unprecedented detail, much information on flight times and abundances for each of five Florida subregions, including reports on 70 localities in which to find butterflies. Lastly, discussions of the foodplants for each species along with suggestions for attracting these species to one's garden make this work invaluable for all Florida gardeners interested in butterflies.

Download or read book Moon Florida Gulf Coast written by Joshua Lawrence Kinser and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2022-11-22 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're kayaking through mangroves, bodysurfing with manta rays, or sunbathing with a piña colada in hand, soak up the Sunshine State with Moon Florida Gulf Coast. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries from short beach getaways to a 10-day road trip covering all 700 miles of the Florida Gulf Coast The best spots for outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, biking, bird-watching, and fishing, and the best beaches for swimming, sunsets, and seclusion Top activities and unique experiences: Discover the vibrant performing arts scene in Sarasota or stroll through quaint riverfront towns and secluded island enclaves. Unwind on shell-scattered beaches, explore winding mazes of mangroves, or spot gators in the swampy Everglades. Ride the coasters at Busch Gardens, browse art galleries in Naples, or catch a college baseball game during Spring Training. Sail through the canals of Tampa, kick back at a beachfront oyster bar, and sip a local brew as the sun sets over the ocean Expert advice from Florida native Joshua Lawrence Kinser on where to stay, where to eat, and how to get around by car, bus, or boat Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on the Gulf Coast's landscape, wildlife, history, and culture Experience the best of Florida's Gulf Coast with Moon. For more of the Sunshine State, try Moon Florida Keys. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Download or read book Explorer s Guide North Florida the Panhandle Third Edition Explorer s Complete written by Sandra Friend and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2018-03-30 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive guide to the Sunshine State's northwest region Welcome to the quieter side of Florida. The northwest has it all—prime Gulf Coast vacation spots, powdery quartz beaches, unexpected waterfalls, and historic downtown areas across the Panhandle. Florida's history runs deepest here, from prehistoric settlements at Cedar Key and along the Aucilla River to the Spanish colonies at Pensacola and St. Augustine. Sandra Friend and John Keatley show readers the best of their state's natural wonders and historic sights, the seafood restaurants most worth your time, the most unique lodgings, and a beach for everyone, whether you're seeking serenity or a busy social scene. As with every Explorer's Guide, you'll get the latest, most thoroughly researched recommendations for everything from eating, sleeping, exploring, local festivals, transportation options, and much more. Full color photographs bring the destination alive, while color maps and clear, concise directions guide you in your travels. Now in its third edition, this guide is indispensable for any vacationer hoping to enjoy the region to its fullest.

Download or read book Easygoing Guide to Natural Florida Volume 2 written by Douglas Waitley and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trips for nature lovers that won't strain the muscles.

Download or read book Great Adventures in Florida written by M. Timothy O'Keefe and published by Celtcom, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Adventures in Florida explores the exciting, alternative travel adventures Florida has to offer and shows you where to experience them. When vacations fail to recharge or refresh you, and the family becomes restless with the same old routine, then follow M. Timothy O'Keefe to exotic, thrilling, and surprising adventures in the Sunshine State. This wonderful book includes such adventures as spending a night at an underwater hotel, drifting in a hot-air balloon, and swimming with the mermaids of Crystal River. From the calm to the exciting, there are more than twenty-five adventures to choose from. If you ignore the possibilities of adventure, are you really living? (6 x 9, 288 pages, b&w photos, map)

Download or read book Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2012 2017 written by United States. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book State Parks of the South written by Vici DeHaan and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to camping, fishing, hiking & sightseeing and to the 558 state parks throughout America's South, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Texas Panhandle--14 states in all.

Download or read book Conservation and Recreation Lands Annual Report written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These annual reports contain information on the CARL program, including priority projects, bargain-shared projects, substantially complete projects, less-than-fee projects, mega/multiparcels projects, and negotiation impasse projects.

Download or read book Boardwalks and Long Walks written by William Holcomb and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Endangered and Threatened Animals of Florida and Their Habitats written by Chris Scott and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This fully illustrated book is a comprehensive, yet convenient and easy-to-understand guide to Florida's endangered and threatened animals and the habitats that support them. Chris Scott covers all 71 species, subspecies, or populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, crustaceans, insects, corals, and mollusks. His species accounts describe each animal's listed status, identifying characteristics, historical and current distribution, biology, current threats, and conservation efforts.