FLORIDA BACK ROADS TRAVEL
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
BY Mike Miller Updated January 25, 2025
The rapid population growth and unchecked development of the past half century have left us long time Floridians saddened for the Florida we have lost.
The Road To Cross CreekOur state seems to be changing faster every year. We remember the way it was and wish it were still the same. Since that can never be, we created this website to help you find off the beaten path places that still have that “Old Florida” feeling.
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Recent Articles
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Princess Place Preserve - Story Behind the Name
Sep 09, 25 09:40 AM
Princess Place Preserve is a 1500 acre pristine park north of Palm Coast. Its lodge is the oldest standing structure in Flagler County. -
Port Salerno, Florida: Historic Fishing Village on Manatee Pocket
Sep 09, 25 09:27 AM
Port Salerno Florida is a historic fishing village south of Stuart. It is on the protected waters of Manatee Pocket, a natural hurricane hole. -
Coral Castle: Historic Florida Attraction
Sep 08, 25 09:44 AM
Coral Castle was built over a period of years by Ed Leedskalnin, doing most of the work himself. -
Discover Melbourne, Florida: Things to Do, History, Culture
Sep 07, 25 10:23 AM
Melbourne, Florida is a small city on the Indian River Lagoon in Central East Florida. It was named after Melbourne, Australia. -
Mayport, Florida: Old Fishing Village, Car Ferry, Naval Base
Sep 05, 25 06:45 PM
Mayport, Florida is an old fishing village on the St Johns River at the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the home of Naval Air Station Mayport.se. -
LaBelle Florida: Home Of The Swamp Cabbage Festival
Sep 04, 25 09:41 AM
LaBelle, Florida is one of the most culturally southern towns in Southwest Florida. In recent years its agriculture has attracted many Mexican workers. -
Stuart, Florida: Sailfish Capital of the World
Sep 03, 25 09:43 AM
Stuart, Florida is on the Treasure Coast on the Atlantic. Along with its neighbor, Port Salerno, it is a fishing and boating paradise. -
22 Best Northwest Florida Panhandle Towns and Cities
Sep 02, 25 10:20 AM
Northwest Florida towns and cities in Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington counties. -
Fort Pierce, Florida. Historic City on the Indian River
Sep 02, 25 09:58 AM
Fort Pierce, Florida is a city on both the Indian River and Atlantic Ocean. It's downtown has a revitalized waterfront and marina as the focus of the city. -
Temple Terrace, Florida: God, Golf and Billy Graham
Sep 01, 25 09:49 AM
Temple Terrace Florida is a small city on the edge of Tampa. Billy Graham went to college there.
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Recent Articles
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Princess Place Preserve - Story Behind the Name
Sep 09, 25 09:40 AM
Princess Place Preserve is a 1500 acre pristine park north of Palm Coast. Its lodge is the oldest standing structure in Flagler County.