Cocoa beach isn't as popular as other beaches in Florida. The town is located on a barrier island, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Banana River Lagoon off the central east coast of Florida. While the town's outdoor recreation is not as famous as other beach towns, Cocoa Beach provides an interesting experience equal to other Florida beach towns. Thing… read more
If you don't want to have to choose between the ocean or river activities, Port Canaveral is the place for you. Port Canaveral, and its neighboring city, Cape Canaveral, are situated on a narrow spit of land bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side, and the Banana River on the other. You'll have your choice of deep-sea fishing for cobia, or river fishing f… read more
For such a small barrier island (6 miles by 1 mile) on Florida's Space Coast, Cocoa Beach has a big reputation for subtropical fun, and is the destination of choice for surfers on the Atlantic Coast. The Ron Jon Surf Shop alone draws 2 million visitors a year. Add in nearby space shuttle launches and the ever-present casual beach scene, and it's not surprisi… read more
People the world over know Orlando, Florida for its famous theme parks, water parks, and golf courses. Orlando also boasts boating, fishing, hiking and water skiing along with its fair share of shopping attractions, many where shopping isn't the only choice on the menu. Of course shopping in Orlando involves souvenirs, but it can also feature miniature golf,… read more
Cruises are a popular way for a traveler to experience multiple destinations without the hassle and expense of flying from location to location. You simply check in to your cruise ship hotel, and every day you wake up in an new location. In addition to on-board casinos and Vegas-style live shows, most cruises also provide access to pre-screened outdoor act… read more
Brevard County is located in east central Florida and runs along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can enjoy many free outdoor activities, offered at the many attractions situated throughout the county. Brevard County's pristin… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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