Sarasota Short Trip

If you decide to cast your rod on the flats, you can expect to catch your fair share of bonefish. If you prefer fishing on the channel, chances are that you will catch some snapper, Spanish mackerel, and snook. Other areas of the park are known for their abundance of Caribbean spiny lobster and stone crabs when they are in season. All fishers at this park must adhere to state rules and regulations regarding size, number method of capture, and season.

The historic atmosphere provides a fabulous backdrop for your lunch. Visitors can take advantage of the two picnic tables that are available to use. While you are enjoying your meal, you can enjoy taking in all of the sights around the

If you engage one of the friendly older local residents in conversation, most will be happy to describe “the way it was.” It is far different today. Instead of working shrimp houses and other assorted buildings supporting the fishing industry, you will find restaurants lining the shores of the river and old yacht

On the far Northern border of Dundee Wisconsin, a small Scout Camp was founded in 1946 and a legend was born. This camp was named Long Lake, after the lake upon which it resides, and it would experience its fair share of storms and turmoil over the ensuing years. Some of its visitors only ever viewed it as a mosquito infested swamp while others would go on to call it their second home. To me however, I have always had a love hate relationship with its wooded trails and murky waters, yet I shall always cherish my memories of it in my heart. Regardless, Camp Long Lake is still one of my favorite places to visit with its quaint ecology conservation lodge, the various activities its main waterfront has to offer, and the thrills of sleeping

Waterfront pavilions and picnic areas give families an opportunity to share a meal. And, for those wanting to make more than a day of it, a campground with a boat ramp offers amenities. RV and primitive camping are

The water is surrounded by beach like sand, picnic tables, and playgrounds for summer family fun. Although swimming is at your own risk the lake is cool and refreshing. Several different species of fish have made this beautiful lake home so fishing is offered with the proper fishing licenses. Boat rentals are also available seven days a week for reasonable prices.

One of the main attractions is camping itself, the beautiful forest with well maintained trails you are guaranteed to have an amazing time. Also there are over 100 campsites to choose from and all have a picnic bench and fireplace. Second of all you can go kayaking through the 30 miles of marked wetland trails. You can rent all kinds of kayaks if you don’t have any. There is also a beach you can kayak 1 mile to the beautiful warm sandy beaches on the coast of the chesapeake bay. Finally you can go crabbing and fishing in the canal and many marked water trails. Most people go crabbing especially early in the morning and there are crabbing and fishing boats out on the

With it's many coves and tributaries, boaters can find a private spot on Lake Travis to ski, wakeboard or just get away from the crowds. Other boaters head to Devil's Cove on the weekends to tether boats together and create a big floating party. Other party spots include Carlos and Charlie's and The Iguana Grill. The Oasis offers a more subdued atmosphere and boasts the best setting for a famous Lake Travis

The Annual Beach Cleanup is a well-known event. Everyone comes down and cleans all the beaches on the Gulf Coast. There is also a Movie on the Beach Event, and visitors bring their blankets, towels, and friends and enjoy a night out under the starts with popcorn and soft drinks provided. The city of Alvin hosts a Strawberry Picking Farm. Many people travel to come to this location. You are allowed to purchase a bucket and pick strawberries for the entire day. They also contain a country store with fresh produce and vegetables. Frogberg’s Farm is a perfect activity for a Sunday afternoon with the

If you are like me, you have grown bored with the theme parks, not to mention the expense, in Orlando, Florida. Here are a few ideas that have been fun-filled and educational for our family. We travel in a camper, which opens a whole new world of travel. If you don 't have a camper, one can be rented from almost any RV salesperson. Prices vary, but it will average out to about the same as a week in Orlando. These are just our experiences, and we are not a travel agent. Number 1: If you enjoy Florida then try a trip down Florida Highway 101. You can pick up Highway 101 in Jacksonville, Florida. As you head south you will be able to view miles of beaches. There are many places to park and enjoy the beach at your leisure. You will be passing through several small towns that offer the traveler sights and services. Make sure you plan a day or two stop in the oldest city St. Augustine, Florida. The shops and sights are well worth a two day stop. From here continue south and visit Daytona Beach, the home of the first NASCAR race. Number 2: From Atlanta, Georgia head North on Interstate 75. Make sure when you get to Calhoun, you exit and follow the signs to Echota. This is the location of the first Cherokee Indian Capitol. There is a great museum showing the life of the Cherokee Nation. Back on I-75 North your next stop should be Chattanooga, Tn. Here you can find several battlefields and museums concerning the War Between the States. There are monuments for every group of

Planning your family vacation to Gulf Shores, AL? Whether you come to the Alabama coastline every year or you're visiting us for the first time, Pink Pony Pub – everybody's favorite beachside restaurant – wants to share with you some fun facts about their little strip of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico.

South Florida can be viewed and appreciated for it’s cultural diversity. At it’s core, it can be assumed that it is the pinnacle of popularity among tourist. It is a melting pot of island nations and shares multicultural foundations of places like Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica among many, many others. People get to experience the ethnic foods, and arts from these cultures, guilt free. Very few care to know the history, migration patterns, family structure, or cultural behaviors of these cultures, in which this paper will highlight. The Haitian-American population of South Florida is one of these ethnic groups with a rich history and culture worth exploration.

When my family and I was getting ready to go on a trip to Florida, my parents knew there was going to be some obstacles to before we got to Florida. First, where would we stay at, and how long would we be there for? We also were wondering on if we were going to drive, or fly on an airplane to our destination. My dad always wanted to go to Pensacola because of the calm beaches and places that he liked. My mom insisted that we should go to Daytona beach do to the best places to stay, and relaxing areas to be at.

Fly fishing is not a mere sport or hobby, but it has become a passion that it rooted so deep in West Virginia culture that it has become a way of life (Bailey). When I first heard of fly fishing, I disregarded the subject as an old-fashioned type of fishing that has been outdated by modern technological equipment that allow you to reach every corner of the stream. Little did I know, this is not the case. JD Bailey is a local fisherman in Bridgeport, West Virginia that spent years mastering the art of fly fishing and I was lucky enough to get insight information from this valuable asset to keep the tradition of fly fishing in West Virginia alive.

We are pleased to offer a fun day on the water fishing on one of Alabama’s many private, biologically