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January Is The Month To Hike Florida’s Natural Treasures

Posted on January 9, 2017 by floridatraveler

January is the best time to visit and hike the many natural attractions found in Florida.  The mosquito problem is almost negative and the temperatures may be cool but often refreshing.  Even the animal and bird life seems more active … Continue reading →

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Key West: Still Crazy After All These Years

Posted on December 28, 2016 by floridatraveler

Anyone who has spent some time in Florida knows that the island of KEY WEST is the place to go for weird and crazy fun.  There is nothing ordinary about Key West and its wild and diverse population. People don’t … Continue reading →

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In Florida Christmas Is A Post Office and a Fort

Posted on December 19, 2016 by floridatraveler

This is the season in Central Florida when people drive Southeast from Orlando to the town of Christmas to mail their Santa letters and special packages.  But Christmas, Florida, is not named just for holiday cheer – on Christmas day in … Continue reading →

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Man Made Disasters: A Time Of Reflection

Posted on December 14, 2016 by floridatraveler

This is the time of year when reporters review the good and the bad events of the year.  In Florida, most of our disastrous events have been caused by nature – hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and forest fires hit by lightning. … Continue reading →

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Florida: The Reenactment of America’s Longest and Most Costly War

Posted on December 7, 2016 by floridatraveler

This time of year dozens of Floridians and volunteers from across the nation dress up as United States Enlisted Soldiers to reenact the longest and most costly (in today’s money) war in American history. It is the Seminole Indian Wars, … Continue reading →

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