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Jul 15, 2025

Falling Waters State Park in Chipley, Florida

Falling Waters State Park in Chipley, Florida, is home to the state’s tallest waterfall. The park spans 171 acres in Washington County.

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Jul 15, 2025

Chipley, Florida. Showcase of Small Town Old Florida

Chipley, Florida is in the panhandle between Pensacola and Tallahassee. It is one of ht nicest small towns in this part of the state.

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Jul 14, 2025

Yankeetown, Florida: Where Elvis Followed That Dream

Yankeetown, Florida still treasures the days back in 1961 when Elvis Presley was in town to make the movie "Follow That Dream".

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Jul 14, 2025

14 Best of Florida's 1,000 Freshwater Springs

Florida has more freshwater springs than any other state in the country. A day trip here can give you a place to swim and see manatees and more.

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Jul 13, 2025

Bridge of Lions: St. Augustine Historic Treasure

The Bridge of Lions was rebuilt from 2006-2010, The rebuild preserved the beautiful historic features.

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Jul 13, 2025

The African Queen: Key Largo

The African Queen is a historic boat in Key Largo, Florida. It starred in the 1951 film *The African Queen* with Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.

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Jul 12, 2025

St. Luke's Episcopal Church and Cemetery: Merritt Island

St. Luke's Episcopal Church and Cemetery on North Merritt Island is a tribut to the area's pioneer families.

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Jul 12, 2025

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Coconut Grove

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Coconut Grove was the home of an heir to the International Harvester company.

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Jul 11, 2025

Cabbage Key Inn & Restaurant: No Cheeseburger In Paradise?

Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant are accessible only by boat. It was the possible inspiration for Jimmy Buffet's Cheeseburger in Paradise.

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Jul 11, 2025

Useppa Island and Cabbage Key - Reminders of Old Florida

Useppa Island has been the location of luxury resorts for more than 100 years, and is currently the location of the private Useppa Island Club.

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WEBSITE AUTHOR

Mike Miller has lived in Florida since 1960. He graduated as a civil engineer from the University of Florida and has lived and worked in most areas of the state.  His love of Florida is reflected in the pages of this website. Mike is the author of 25 books.  Many of the books are about Florida and can be previewed or purchased at Amazon.

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Mike has logged more than 2,000,000 miles in 37 different vehicles on the Florida back roads

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