50 Great Walks in Florida

50 Great Walks in Florida
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Publisher : University Press of Florida
Total Pages : 434
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ISBN-10 : 9780813042756
ISBN-13 : 0813042755
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Book Synopsis 50 Great Walks in Florida by : Lucy Beebe Tobias

Download or read book 50 Great Walks in Florida written by Lucy Beebe Tobias and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2008-02-17 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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