From the spectacular fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands to the up-close encounters with flora and fauna at Rookery Bay Reserve, Naples is renowned for its spectacular wildlife and waterways. To celebrate and preserve these precious resources and habitats, the area hosts several eco tourism festivals and events each year, some of which draw thousands…
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5 Good Reasons to Visit GatorWorld
Everyone knows that visiting Orlando means two things. Theme Parks and Alligators! But with so much to do in the theme parks and the surrounding areas, what if you only have a small window of time to try to see Florida’s dinosaurs? Enter GatorWorld! This attraction offers a big glimpse of natural Florida in a relatively…
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Alligator Alley and Local Hospitality
You can find them in a zoo, tucked somewhere behind a cage. You can even go to a theme park and see them wrestle for bits and bites of raw chicken. But to see the Sunshine State’s official reptile in all its resplendent glory, travel to the Central Florida wonderland of Circle B Bar Reserve…
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3rd Annual Gator Week
It’s no secret Wild Florida knows a thing or two about alligators. To share this knowledge and passion with visitors, Wild Florida will host their 3rd Annual Gator Week May 6-11 and offer free admission for everyone to its Gator Park throughout the week. To many, alligators are viewed as fierce carnivores on the hunt,…
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Water Fun in Lake County
Lake County is a water wonderland. It’s home to more than 1,000 lakes, where adults can enjoy boating, fishing, and wildlife, as well as parks, preserves, seaplane bases, and fun waterfront parks with splash pads for the kids. 1. Waterfront Park Located at 100 3rd St., Clermont’s lakefront park along Lake Minneola features a little…
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What to Do in Citrus County
You’ll find plenty to do in Citrus County throughout the year. Here are some of our favorite things. Plus, it is just a short drive to many other Florida attractions like Disney, Clearwater Beach, St. Augustine, Sea World, and Busch Gardens. Spend a day at the Beach. Within minutes of almost anywhere in Citrus County,…
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Spring into West Volusia
Spring in West Volusia brings transformation and change; from darkness to light, from cold to warmth, from grey to bursts of color. The sun is shining, flowers are blooming and new babies are being born all along our corridor. Visitors to West Volusia, a nature lovers’ paradise, are invited to experience the “Real Florida” in…
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10 Best Things To Do In Crystal River
Want to discover Florida’s Nature Coast? We know 10 things to do in Crystal River that are sure to give you an appreciation for the beauty of Florida’s great outdoors. Go find Florida’s soul just 90 minutes from Orlando in Crystal River, with its warm gulf waters, spring-fed rivers, gentle manatees, fantastic fishing and bountiful…
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Mother Nature in Polk County
For most of the United States, the lyric “summertime and the living is easy,” holds true. But here in Central Florida, our season to get outdoors and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer starts in the spring, and there is no better place to experience it than Polk County. Tour the Outdoors Bok…
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Spring Into the Springs
Spring into the Springs of West Volusia The St. Johns River runs through the heart of West Volusia and is the winter home of a growing population of West Indian Manatees. The river plays host to a wealth of recreational opportunities, including manatee viewing throughout the winter and eco tours, which highlight an amazing variety…
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