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Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “Fort Caroline memorializes the short-lived French presence in sixteenth century Florida. Here you will find stories of exploration, survival, religious disputes, territorial battles, and first contact between American Indians and Europeans . . . . . Explore life on a nineteenth-century Florida plantation. Discover the stories of the life and times of Zephaniah Kingsley, his African wife Anna, and the hundreds of men, women, and children who were enslaved at the plantation. . . “unquote.
Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “The river is one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the nation, making this park a popular place for swimming, fishing, camping, and paddling. Shaded campsites are just a short walk from the river, and visitors can enjoy a picnic at a pavilion overlooking the river. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy strolling along trails through undisturbed natural communities. . . “ unquote.
Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “a beautifully renovated, two-story house with elegant white columns and wrap-around porch. Surrounded by moss-draped live oaks and ornamental gardens, the Wesley house inspires visions of hoop skirts and landed gentry. The park is part of the estate owned in the 1800s by the Wesleys, a wealthy Florida timber family. In 1963, Lois Maxon bought and renovated the home, creating a showplace for her family heirlooms and antiques. The collection of Louis XVI furniture is the second largest in the United States . . . “unquote.
Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “one of the few state parks with dry (air filled) caves and is the only Florida state park to offer cave tours to the public. The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones, and draperies. Florida Caverns is also popular for camping, swimming, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, boating, hiking, bicycling, . . .” unquote.
Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “sea turtles are nesting and summer is here, there is no better time to enjoy a walk along the sugar white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Grayton Beach would be the ideal place to bring your family and experience " The Real Florida" . For cabin and camping information . . . “ unquote.
Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “one of the top rated beaches in the United States. Sunbathing, snorkeling, and swimming are popular activities along the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph Bay. From offshore, canoeists and kayakers can take in a superb view of the high dunes and sand pine scrub. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. As a coastal barrier peninsula, St. Joseph provides excellent opportunities for bird watching; over 240 species have been sighted in the park . . . .is considered an index beach for nesting sea-turtles and park rangers are closely monitoring them as they come back this year . . . “ unquote.
Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “a high bluff overlooks the spot where the Withlacoochee River joins the Suwannee River on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Vestiges of history in the park show how important the Suwannee River was to Florida history. Along the river are long mounds of earthworks built during the Civil War to guard against incursions by Union Navy gunboats. Other remnants from the past include one of the state´s oldest cemeteries, and a paddle-wheel shaft from a 19th century steamboat. Five trails, ranging from a quarter mile to 18 miles, loop through surrounding woodlands and provide panoramic views of the rivers. . . .” unquote.
Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “an extremely rare species of Torreya tree that only grows on the bluffs along the Apalachicola River. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Torreya is popular for camping, hiking, and picnicking. Bird-watching is also a popular activity. Over 100 species of birds have been spotted in the park. Forests of hardwood trees provide the finest display of fall color found in Florida. The main campground offers full-facility campsites . . . “ unquote.
Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, this park plays host to an abundance of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, deer, and birds. Daily guided riverboat tours provide a closer view of wildlife, and glass bottom boat tours are offered when the water is clear. Swimming is a popular activity during the hot summer months. A nature trail offers a leisurely walk along the upland wooded areas of the park. . . “ unquote.
Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “A first magnitude spring, over 100 million gallons of water gush forth daily at Manatee Springs. In winter, manatees swim upriver to spend the night in the warm waters of the headspring. Popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, the headwaters of the spring are also a great spot for swimming. The spring run forms a sparkling stream that meanders through hardwood wetlands to the Suwannee River. . . “ unquote.
Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “sugar white sands and emerald green waters, this former military reservation has over one-and-a-half miles of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Grand Lagoon. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and canoeing. Two fishing piers, a jetty, and a boat ramp provide ample fishing opportunities for anglers. Two nature trails wind through a rich diversity of coastal plant communities - a splendid opportunity for bird-watching. Those wanting to relax can sunbathe on the beach or enjoy a leisurely lunch under the shade of a picnic pavilion. . . .” unquote.
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Panhandle News
Panhandle goose hunt yields chills and plenty of kills - Austin American-Statesman
Panhandle goose hunt yields chills and plenty of kills Austin American-Statesman, TX - Global warming may be a worldwide problem, but it's been roped off from at least one 100-acre cornfield in the Texas Panhandle. From somewhere outside my ... |
PJC teams begin Panhandle Conference - Pensacola News Journal
PJC teams begin Panhandle Conference Pensacola News Journal, FL - "Hopefully we learned something from this game, about how you need to bring effort in the Panhandle Conference every night." n Meanwhile, in the men's game, ... |
Some Panhandle Farmers Are Trying to Revive Satsuma Orange Industry - WJHG-TV
Some Panhandle Farmers Are Trying to Revive Satsuma Orange Industry WJHG-TV, FL - Some panhandle farmers are trying to revive citrus as a cash crop. All that's left are some lemon, navel orange and grapefruit trees. ... |
Blaze damages several buildings in Panhandle - Fort Mills Times
Blaze damages several buildings in Panhandle Fort Mills Times, SC - MILTON, Fla. — Federal investigators are expected at the scene of a blaze that severely damaged at least four office buildings and a historic theater in ... |
Texas-Panhandle - Oil & Gas Journal
Texas-Panhandle Oil & Gas Journal, TX - 7 -- An unconventional gas resource play in Pennsylvanian Atoka shale is emerging in the Anadarko basin in the Texas Panhandle and far western Oklahoma. ... |
Eastern Panhandle a hotbed for hoops - Charleston Gazette
Eastern Panhandle a hotbed for hoops Charleston Gazette, WV - The east has been particularly big so far, with four Eastern Panhandle teams ranked among the top eight in Class AAA. Martinsburg (5-1) holds down the No. ... |
Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom resigns post at Panhandle college - Sun-Sentinel.com
 Jackson County Floridan | Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom resigns post at Panhandle college Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - But newspaper editorial boards, Democrats and even former Panhandle GOP congressman Joe Scarborough of MSNBC fame called on him to give up the job or resign ... Gov: Sansom 'did the right thing' State House Speaker Sansom Resigns From Controversial College Job Meggs sends Samson complaint to grand jury |
Sunny skies forecast for Texas on Thursday - Houston Chronicle
Sunny skies forecast for Texas on Thursday Houston Chronicle, United States - Wind gusts as high as 25 mph were possible around Amarillo, with a high near 70 and a low in the mid-30s forecast for the Panhandle and the South Plains. ... Warmer conditions expected Wednesday Mild conditions to continue Thursday Fire danger warning issued for parts of Texas |
Hurricane Ike forces medical students to go on the road to ... - LubbockOnline.com
Hurricane Ike forces medical students to go on the road to ... LubbockOnline.com, TX - Stewart reached out to one regional group, Panhandle Area Health Education Center, to find willing and able clinics and hospitals to take students. ... |
Tornado watch issued for Panhandle - The News Herald
Tornado watch issued for Panhandle The News Herald, FL - ... for portions of Southeast Alabama, the Western Florida Panhandle, Southwest and Central Georgia, and adjacent coastal waters until 6 am CST Wednesday. ... |