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 things to do in florida Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:58:49 GMT Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:58:49 GMT florida-backroads-travel.com http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/Florida-travel-blog.html#Bonsai-trees-in-Florida A great site if you are interested in learning about the art of Bonsai. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:24:37 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-heritage.html Florida Heritage Sites remind us of the State's rich and diverse history. Visiting and enjoying these sites help us understand our orientation and place in time. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:31:17 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/index.html There are more things to do in Florida than just visit the major theme parks and beaches. Florida family vacations can include towns, festivals, heritage sites and smaller tourist attractions. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:09:42 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/highland-park-florida.html Highland Park Florida is a small golf course community with a small resort. It is in the hill country along Scenic Highway 17 south of Lake Wales. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:45 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/Florida-travel-blog.html#Lakeside-Inn-in-Mount-Dora-hosted-Newt. He spoke a couple of days ago. Seemed to be tired. My neighbor thinks Callista's hair is modeled after Jane Jetson of the old TV series. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:27:46 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/vernon-lamme.html Vernon Lamme was an early Merritt Island pioneer, settling there in 1912. He had a career as a newspaperman, government worker and was Florida's first State Archeologist. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:43:30 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/totch-brown.html Totch Brown was a Florida Cracker who spent most of his life hunting and fishing in the Chokoloskee Bay country. One book made him one of our favorite Florida authors. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:41:56 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/patrick-smith.html Patrick Smith is a master story teller who can make the history of Florida come alive. His fictional Florida crackers have real descendants. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:39:11 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/david-t-warner.html David T Warner draws on a long family history in Florida as well as his wanderings around the state. He is a master storyteller. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:35:33 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/al-burt.html Al Burt was an award winning journalist for the Miami Herald. Of all Florida authors, Al Burt understood Old Florida and the Florida crackers who live there. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:33:41 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. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:23:16 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/Florida-travel-blog.html#I-think-I'll-swing-by-Mount-Dora-Brewing-for... some organic beer and organic music. Nice place and nice people. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:25:51 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/Florida-travel-blog.html#The-World's-Smallest-Police-Station-is-in-Carrabelle,-Florida. Check out this blog for a picture of the tiny little place. Even smaller than the Ochopee post office I think. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:04:57 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/key-west-florida.html Key West Florida is 129 miles from Miami, 94 miles from Havana, and light years away from the average humdrum place. History, heritage, art, culture and kinkiness are all at home here. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:59:19 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/central-florida-art-festivals.html Central 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, 26 Jan 2012 16:47:59 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/mount-dora-florida.html Mount Dora, Florida is a treasure among the rolling hills and lakes north of Orlando. It is famous for some of the nicest antiques in Florida, and one of the best Florida art festivals. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:34:11 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/lakeland-florida.html Lakeland Florida was once known as the All American City. It still represents the best about Florida and the USA. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:03:42 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/lake-placid-florida.html Lake Placid Florida is on US-27 south of Sebring. It is famous as a town of many murals and as the caladium capital of the world. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:56:22 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/weeki-wachee-springs.html Weeki Wachee Springs has it all and is one of the most popular Florida tourist attractions. Nature, recreation and beautiful mermaids. Enjoy shows, swim, camp, canoe, kayak and relax. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:23:26 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/mount-dora-restaurants.html Mount Dora restaurants offer casual and fine dining. From burgers, pizzas, wraps and soups to fine steak and seafood. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:40:59 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/defuniak-springs-florida.html DeFuniak Springs, Florida is frozen in time with dozens of historic buildings and places. A treat to visit. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:38:19 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/arcadia-florida.html Arcadia Florida is an Old Florida town in DeSoto County. It is in the heart of cattle country, but grows plenty of citrus and watermelons too. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:59:03 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. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:46:13 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/apalachicola-florida.html Apalachicola Florida is a small town on the Gulf of Mexico 80 miles southwest of Tallahassee. Its working seafood industry and preserved historic neighborhoods make it a monument to Old Florida. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:43:52 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/avon-park-florida.html Avon Park Florida is on US-27 north of Sebring. It is an old boulevarded Florida town that's a good place to catch Scenic Hwy 17 going north. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:26:06 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/exploritas.html Road Scholar is the world's largest non-profit educational travel organization for adults. Florida Backroads Travel respects and admires the goals and objectives of Road Scholar. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:45:33 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-wineries.html Florida wineries are located all around the state. A trip to a winery is an interesting Florida travel experience, and tasty too. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:34:09 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/gerald-grow.html Dr. Gerald Grow is a retired Florida professor who has extensive research, teaching and publishing credentials. He created the ultimate guide to camping and nature. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:19:24 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-day-trips.html Florida day trips and one tank trips can be planned to take you to lesser known towns and places. You will avoid the heavy traffic and see Old Florida. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:49:21 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/cheap-vacations-in-florida.html Cheap vacations in Florida are easy to find with some advance thinking and planning. Florida family vacations can feature less expensive attractions and one tank trips. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:38:55 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/eustis-florida.html Eustis Florida is a thriving small town on the eastern shore of Lake Eustis in Central Florida. It is named for a Seminole War general. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:43:33 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-snakes.html Most Florida snakes are no threat to human beings or other animals. There are exceptions,however, and it is smart to know what to look for. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:49:17 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/palm-beach-florida.html Palm Beach Florida was created for the wealthy guests of Henry Flagler's luxury hotels. West Palm Beach was created to provide housing for the people who worked in the luxury hotels. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:08:39 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/universal-studios-florida.html Universal Studios Florida is a theme park based on the movies. From old classics to modern marvels, entertaining Florida tourist attractions. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:37:26 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/cassadaga-florida.html Go to Cassadaga Florida and have your fortune told. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:06:59 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/caladesi-island-florida.html The blue color of the water is stunning. The beach is clean and uncrowded. It's easy to imagine you are on a tropical island when you're here. It's a Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:09:03 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/macarthur-beach-is-our-favorite.html My wife and I are great fans of MacArthur Beach State Park on Singer Island. Considering how close it is to the city of West Palm Beach, it is extremely Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:55:05 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-county-map.html A Florida county map is a lesson in Florida history. When Florida became a United States territory in 1821, there were only two counties. Now there are 67. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:27:24 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. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:52:28 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/tallahassee-florida.html Tallahassee Florida is an old Confederate state capital from Civil War days. It has grown into a modern academic and administrative center. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:36:21 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/gator-football-schedule.html Tell me it ain't true! Is South Carolina really our Homecoming Game? Steve Spurrier must be ecstatic. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:34:08 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/big-cypress-loop-road.html Big Cypress Loop Road is about halfway between Naples and Miami. It is in the heart of the Everglades and has a storied history of characters, including Lucky Cole, Everglades Photographer. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:56:43 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-main-street.html The Florida Main Street Program has turned many once neglected downtowns into Florida attractions that can provide a day or a week of enjoyment, relaxing and entertainment. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:50:12 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/big-cypress-loop-road.html Lucky Cole may be called Lucky because he photographs nude women in the Everglades. His work is tasteful and appreciated by us nature lovers. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:24:23 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/bronson-florida.html Bronson, Florida is a small town southwest of Gainesville. It's where Bo Diddley chose to be buried after his death in 2008. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:17:31 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/key-biscayne-florida.html Key Biscayne Florida is one of the most beautiful and desirable places to live in South Florida. It offers peace and tranquility and stone's throw from Miami. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:51:20 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-genealogy.html Florida genealogy may not go as far into the distant past as some parts of the USA, but we do have an interesting heritage. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:41:20 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/sarasota-florida.html Sarasota Florida is an irresistable combination of natural beauty and cultural advantages. It's heritage of cultured and intelligent pioneers has made Sarasota a unique place. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:41:50 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/ocala-florida.html Ocala Florida is a fast growing town that is not only home to many fine people, but has thousands of rolling acres dedicated to raising thoroughbred horses. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:26:06 GMT http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/new-smyrna-beach-florida.html New Smyrna Beach Florida was originally settled in the 1700's by Minorcans. They decided they didn't like the area so walked north to St. Augustine. 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