With summer steadily approaching, it’s time to start planning your next vacation. So you’ve decided –wisely– to skip the hassle of booking hotels and have rented (or purchased!) an RV for your next vacation. But where should you go? With fifty mainland states full of renowned attractions to choose from, there are obviously many choices. Read More
The Blind Cave Salamander is a vulnerable amphibian because it only lives in a handful of Georgia and Florida caves. This salamander that is about 2.3-inches long has no eyes, skinny legs and a pinkish-white body. Its body contains almost no pigment, so it has an iridescent appearance. Where Does the Blind Salamander Live? The Read More
People travel for many reasons. Some make the journey to visit their families; others, to experience new things. For a naturalist, butterflies lure them to different parts of the country. They go in the hopes of finding species that do not live in their own state. Florida is one of the best places for butterfly Read More
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Going RVing is one of the best and simplest ways to vacation. Your lodging issue is taken care of every night because your RV is your hotel. You can also store food in the RV’s cabinets and fridge, thereby spending less at fast food and sit-down restaurants while you are traveling. In beautiful sunny Florida, you Read More
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The RV lifestyle isn’t just for seniors enjoying their retirement. Today, many families find that there is nothing better than hitting the open road with their kids to enjoy a grand adventure. While an RV gives you the perfect set up for camping and road trips with your family, you also want to do a Read More
For thousands of years, pirates have captured the imaginations of Americans. Pirates are glorified in stories, movies, and poems. From the 1800s on, famous pirates such as Sir Francis Drake, Captain Kidd, and Blackbeard have strongly influenced Florida history. Although these pirates are no longer alive today, you can still learn about their legacies and Read More
If you are active outside in the Florida heat, dehydration is always a concern. People that don’t care for the taste of water make the mistake of only drinking after they have become thirsty or replacing water with juices or soda. A fruit-infused water tastes amazing, however, and can entice even the pickiest of water-drinkers Read More
When making a list of the loudest, most dangerous creatures on the planet, the diminutive Pistol Shrimp rarely comes to mind. In reality, however, the tiny creature is one of the top contendors in both categories, making it possibly the most dangerous creature on earth. A normal human conversation is typically about 60 decibels (dB). Read More
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Manatees have been a part of Florida culture and folklore since before European settlers landed on her shores. In 1492, Christopher Columbus recorded the first known written mention of a manatee in North America, mistaking the gentle giant for a mermaid. This was a common enough mistake for seafarers that the scientific name for manatees Read More
Featuring more than 200 exotic and native animals, McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary in West Palm Beach, Florida is an ideal attraction for animal lovers. Unlike most zoos and safari parks, the Sanctuary is unusual as it gives visitors the opportunity to have up-close and personal experiences with many of the animals. Featuring White Tigers, Black Leopards, Scarlet Read More
