http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/Florida-travel-blog.html Periodic updates and addition of information about towns, parks, wineries, heritage sites and other Florida attractions that are covered in www.Florida-Backroads-Travel.com. en-us Florida travel Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:33:45 GMT Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:33:45 GMT florida-backroads-travel.com http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/boca-grande-was-not-all-that-fancy.html I first visited Boca Grande in 1968 on a construction project I was working on. It involved putting in some new boat slips at a local marina. The town Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:21:40 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/ocala-national-forest.html Lots of neat hiking trails and primitive camp grounds. This is a huge quiet spot right in the middle of the state. See the big scrub, mentioned in Marjorie Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:21:19 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/schneblys-redlands-winery.html This place is beautiful and has many musical events all year long. It's a long drive from Miami, but once you're there you will enjoy the scenery and Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:20:52 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/jungle-queen-fort-lauderdale-still-a-fun-trip.html This is a must see trip along the waterways and canals of Fort Lauderdale. Relaxing and enjoyable. The captain has a nice patter and shows you all the Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:20:18 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/renaissance-vinoy-in-st-pete-a-treat.html I remember when this hotel was shut down and boarded up for years. I always assumed it would be torn down, because even though it was a historic building Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:19:32 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/naval-aviation-museum-pensacola.html This place will inspire you. I especially like the exhibits of World War Two planes. Those pilots had to have some real guts. The whole museum is loaded Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:18:52 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/alhambra-dinner-theater-in-jacksonville.html This place has been around for years and is still a fun attraction. It's on Beach Boulevard on the south side of town on the way to Jax Beach. I went Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:18:06 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/winter-park-art-festival.html Still the best. I haven't missed this art show in 40 years, and I'll be going this year the weekend of March 20, 2010. The best people watching event Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:17:24 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-web-links.html Florida Web Links is a page that connects you to my favorite blogs and websites. This page on Florida web links will connect you to resources about Florida history,culture and travel. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:49:49 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-towns.html Florida towns come in many shapes, sizes and flavors. There is a Florida town for you whether you are looking for fun, Florida history, culture, shopping, dining or a place to settle down. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:16:45 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-history-timeline.html Many new residents and even long time Floridians don't realize that the Florida history timeline goes back to earlier times than the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:28:31 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/index.html Florida travel is more than theme parks and resorts. Florida travel adventures include museums, wineries, theaters, art festivals, heritage sites, state parks and historic Florida towns. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:20:02 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/scenic-driving-florida-by-jan-annino-godown.html Godown is a former director of The Florida Historical Society and Florida Folklore Society. This is a great book for learning about Florida and some of Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:18:53 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/randy-wayne-white.html Randy Wayne White has written dozens of action packed mystery novels. His own life is almost as exciting as the life of his hero, Doc Ford. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:44:22 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/southwest-florida-art-festivals.html The Mercato Lifestyle Center (Whole Foods, Books-A-Million, McCormick & Shmick, etc.) hosts its first annual Mercato Fine Arts Show on March 6 and 7, 2010. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:45:28 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/southwest-florida-art-festivals.html Southwest Florida art festivals, art shows, folk festivals and other outdoor events are among the most enjoyable things you can do in the Sunshine State. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:42:21 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-authors.html Florida authors from Hemingway to Dave Barry have loved Florida and written about it. These authors include Pulitzer Prize winners and best sellers. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:16:32 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/coral-gables-florida.html Coral Gables, Florida is one of America's first master planned cities. The efforts to preserve its beauty have been very successful. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:10:00 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/link-to-your-website.html You can have a link to your website from Florida Backroads Travel. You can purchase a link on Florida Backroads Travel for only $ 49/year. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:15:14 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-backroads-travel-secret.html The Florida Backroads Travel secret is about creating a web business, web site hosting, and working from home. SBI! showed me how to turn my passion into a business Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:45:18 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/kevin-mccarthy.html Kevin McCarthy has written extensively on Florida history, culture and heritage. He has an awesome grasp of Florida culture, people and places. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:29:04 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/cross-creek-florida.html Cross Creek Florida is where Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings drew inspiration from real Florida Crackers to create The Yearling and Cross Creek. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:18:32 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/gainesville-florida.html Gainesville, Florida is home to the University of Florida, and is a cultural and business center of North Central Florida. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:13:53 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/university-of-florida-history.html The University of Florida history has molded Gainesville. University of Florida history has been one of steady campus population growth and academic and athletic excellence. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:05:10 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/swimming-with-dolphins.html The Dolphin Connection at Hawks Cay Resort is an educational and fun place to visit. You can take part in several different programs, including some that let you enjoy swimming with dolphins. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:43:31 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-history.html Florida history tells us about early Native Americans and the pioneers who came later. Characters include cowboys and Indians, rancers, old time Southern politicians and modern astronauts. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:20:15 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-getaways.html Florida getaways include historic hotels and bed and breakfast inns. These places are quite often in historic areas near shopping and dining. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:17:22 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/st-augustine-florida-new-switzerland-a-florida-ghost-townn.html Here is a link to a very interesting article by Geoff Dobson about New Switzerland, one of the many lost towns in Florida. http://www.historiccity.com/2010/staugustine/news/florida/historic-city-memories-ghost-towns-4-2676 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:15:38 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/st-augustine-florida.html St. Augustine Florida combines the best of old and modern Florida. The history and culture of St Augustine Florida blends historic buildings with the modern conveniences of Florida. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:51:20 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/st-augustine-florida-history.html St Augustine Florida history lives on in the 21st century. Many of the ancient buildings and forts that were a major part of St Augustine Florida history are in daily use by residents and visitors. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:16:42 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/looking-forward-to-your-st-pete-page.html I notice that your St. Petersburg page is a work in progress. I look forward to your completing it and to see what you have to say. It's come a long Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:19:52 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/gatorland-kissimmee-florida.html I'm surprised you don't have anything about Gatorland on your website. I've been going there with my kids and grandkids since 1960, and it's always a Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:19:21 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/daytona-beach-florida.html Daytona Beach Florida is the home of NASCAR and miles of beautiful sand beaches. You can drive your own car onto the beach. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:22:27 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/history-of-daytona-beach.html The history of Daytona Beach goes back to the early Native Americans. The history of Daytona Beach includes some of the first auto races in the United States. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:08:07 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/travis-mcgee.html Travis McGee is a fictional hero created by John D. MacDonald. Although John D. died in 1986, Travis is still loved and read by millions. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:14:50 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/lawtey-florida-slow-down-when-you-blow-through-this-burg.html Lawtey is a little town of about 600 people in Bradford County near Starke. It is on US-301, and for many years was famous as a speed trap. I got nailed Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:26:06 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/miami-florida.html Miami, Florida is one of the most international cities in the world. It is the gateway to South America and the Caribbean. It is not very well known or liked by many Floridians from other regions. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:53:16 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/history-of-miami-florida.html The history of Miami Florida is brief by the standards of the rest of America. It has traveled a long way in a pretty short time. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:49:53 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/grayton-beach-state-park.html Grayton Beach State Park is on the Gulf of Mexico next door to the new urban village of Seaside. It offers an economical lodging alternative for camping tourists who want to visit the area. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:16:19 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/gamble-rogers-state-park.html Gamble Rogers was the son of a famous Winter Park architect and a well known Florida folk singer and story teller. He died trying to rescue a swimmer from the surf off the park that is now named for him in honor of his heroism. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:13:48 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/fort-myers-florida.html Thomas Edison offered his adopted home town of Fort Myers free street lights. The city fathers turned him down, fearing that the lights would keep the cows awake at night. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:10:30 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/fort-lauderdale-florida.html Fort Lauderdale is a yachtsman's dream. It has the New River, the Intracoastal Waterways and more than 400 miles of canals. Boats, boats, boats everywhere. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:07:45 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-authors-reviewer.html Florida authors reviewer can create a web page on www.Florida-Backroads-Travel.com. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:10:23 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-authors-reviewer.html If there is a Florida author or book you enjoy, you can create you own web page about your subject. The web page will become a permanent part of Florida Backroads Travel with its own URL. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:14:35 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/marjorie-kinnan-rawlings.html Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, though born a Yankee, spent much of her life in Florida. Her books of Florida people and customs have become classics. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:12:01 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-travel-regions-northcentral.html North Central Florida travel on the backroads. From Monticello near the Georgia border, to Tallahassee, Gainesville and Cedar Key. Rural, small towns and super college football, Gators and Seminoles. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:07:01 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/tim-dorsey.html Tim Dorsey is a writer of zany Florida stories that are side-splittingly funny. His main character is the eccentric and mentally ill Serge Storms. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:04:20 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/marjorie-kinnan-rawlings.html The Pulitzer Prize winner lived in Cross Creek and turned her knowledge and love of Florida Crackers into "The Yearling" and other classics of American literature. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:33:12 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/clickbankpitch-whatwouldwaltdo.html Space for an apartment for Walt Disney's widow was built high up in Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World. Who started the rumor that Walt himself is frozen up there waiting for a cure for his cancer? Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:29:29 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/seaside-florida.html Seaside, Florida is a lovely place to visit, but expensive to live in. It is worth a visit to see the first and best example of New Urbanism. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:11:00 GMT