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Backroads of Florida : along the byways to breathtaking landscapes & quirky small towns
Title:
Backroads of Florida : along the byways to breathtaking landscapes & quirky small towns
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ISBN:
9780760350362
Publication Information:
Minneapolis, MN : Voyageur Press, 2016.
Physical Description:
176 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm
Series Info:
General Note:
"First edition published in 2009 by Voyageur Press, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc."--Title page verso.
Contents:
Part I. Southern Florida -- Mangoes, Mysteries, and the River of Grass : Biscayne National Park to Everglades National Park -- Sand and Seashells: Fort Myers Beach to Captiva Island -- The Pirate Coast : Spanish Point to Boca Grande -- Pine Island Sojourn : Cape Coral to St. James City -- A Ramble through Old Miami : South Beach to Coconut Grove -- The Tamiami Trail : Miami to Chokoloskee -- The Florida Keys : Miami to Key West 3 -- The Wild Caloosahatchee River : Fort Myers to Labelle -- Jupiter Island Jaunt : Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse to Stuart -- Part II. Central Florida -- Salt Springs and Steam Trains : Mount Dora to Welaka -- Manatees and Mermaids : Crystal River Archaeological State Park to Pine Island -- Psychics, Salt Marshes, and Florida's Unknown Highway : Cassadaga to Yankeetown -- The Wild Canaveral Coast : Titusville to Canaveral National Seashore -- The Treasure Coast : Melbourne Beach to Jensen Beach Causeway -- Crackers and Castles : Myakka River State Park to Zolfo Springs -- The Rolling Citrus Hills : Avon Park to Dundee -- Part III. Northeast Florida -- Amelia Island Amble : Jacksonville to Fernandina Beach -- St. Augustine and the North Coast : Jacksonville Beach to St. Augustine -- The Palm Coast : St. Augustine to Ormand Beach -- The Mighty St. Johns River : Jacksonville to Paletka -- Part IV. North Central Florida -- The River Road to Cedar Key : Gainesville to Cedar Key -- The Road to Cross Creek : Ocala to Evinston -- Suwannee River Ramble : White Springs Loop -- Part V. The Panhandle -- Along the Emerald Coast : Pensacola to Rosemary Beach -- Rolling Farmlands and Mossy Oaks : Eden Gardens State Park to Florala, Alabama -- Honey, Sand, and Scallops : Panama City to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park -- The Forgotten Coast : Apalachicola to Carrabelle -- Ancient Forts and Sea Creatures : Tallahassee to Panacea -- A Wander through Yesteryear : Tallahassee's Canopy Roads -- Gardens, Birds, and Antiques : Tallahassee to Havana -- Sinkholes and Blue Springs : Tallahassee to the Wakulla River.
Abstract:
"A guide to lesser-known, 'off the beaten path' routes and attractions in the state of Florida, now in a new and updated edition"-- Provided by publisher.

"Forget what you think you know about visiting Florida--Backroads of Florida will lead you to explore lush forests, pristine lakes, and otherworldly swamps! Can you still find untouched stretches of velvety sand and warm waves in the Sunshine State? Yes! More than ever! From the funky, timeless charm of Key West to the haunted history of Amelia Island, veteran travel writers Paul M. Franklin and Nancy Mikula will introduce you to another side of Florida, where quiet rural byways and quirky roadside charm lie just beyond the glittering coastal cities and trendy beach resorts. This is the second edition of Backroads of Florida, and it contains all-new routes along timeless roads with new, vibrant photography and pithy stories of what can be found on your drive through bucolic backroads. As you explore the roads less traveled, you'll follow in the footsteps of the Spanish explorers, pirates, and cowboys who shaped Florida's early history. Whether it's skimming across the Everglades in an airboat, snorkeling with manatees in a crystalline river, or paddling your kayak through a cypress swamp teeming with alligators, orchids, and tropical birds, there's a world of excitement and beauty waiting for you. Leave Disney World and the hectic bustle of Miami Beach to the tourists. With this book, you've got a one-of-a-kind trip in store"-- Provided by publisher.
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