Articles related to "Florida Panhandle"

Ease a canoe into the tannic waters of Black Creek North of the Choctawhatchee Bay in springtime. Dip a paddle into the cool water darkened by decaying vegetation.

Panama City Beach, FL is a favorite among Florida Panhandle vacation spots for sun and water fun, and you either will or won't want to be there during Spring Break.

Tucked away on the Eglin AFB Reservation is an unassuming creek that local paddlers have enjoyed for years. Plan a paddling trip on the Titi and become a fan as well.

The Northwest Florida coast may seem an unlikely place for a butterfly house or butterfly garden, but the Florida panhandle is a major stop-over for butterfly migration.

A petting zoo and a train ride through 30 acres of free-ranging wildlife are just two of the activities at this northwest Florida panhandle attraction in Gulf Breeze.

An overall increase in hurricane activity started in 1995 with 2005 proving to be the most active year including legendary hurricanes Katrina, Dennis, Rita and Wilma.

But residents of the "forgotten coast" like to keep their spot tucked away, but respectful vacationers get lured in.

Along the Florida Panhandle's Forgotten Coast, find unspoiled sand dunes, inviting accommodations and pet-friendly beaches.

The Storm of the Century, also known as the Superstorm of 1993, Great Blizzard of 1993, the White Hurricane or No-Name Hurricane, hit Eastern U.S. and Canada.

Florida is one of the best places in the USA to get naked on vacation, and there is plenty of naturist or clothing-optional holiday accommodation available

Escaping the tourist scene and experiencing an area the way the locals do can be quite rewarding. Check out these little known spots along Florida's Panhandle.

Records of early southern settlers east of the Mississippi are sparse because of Spanish and Indian jurisdiction. Passports give genealogical data on some of them.

A study of the early history of Florida might well give the superstitious mind the impression that Florida was under a curse or was capable of placing curses on the first

A book called the Wine and Chocolate Evacuation Plan by Brenda Barnes provides a detailed, take-action approach to emergency preparedness.

If the thought of a wedding set on a romantic beach consisting of sugar-white sand, gorgeous blue water, and spectacular sunsets sounds appealing, look no further.

Juniper Springs, located near Ocala, Fla., is considered by many to be the best campground and recreational facility in all of Central Florida.

Econfina Creek, located in the northwest panhandle of Florida between Panama City and Marianna, offers breathtaking scenery and pristine springs.

In the last decade there have been numerous reported sightings of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, but definitive proof still eludes search teams in the Southeast US.

Countless memorials, monuments and statues are found throughout Florida. This new travel guidebook showcases 80 unique markers and is a must-have for Florida visitors.

Winter 2008 is likely to see variable weather across the USA, as the absence of a El Nino or La NIna event make it harder for forecasters to find clues to weather trends.

Sportsmen agree that Florida has some of the finest fishing in the world. Charter boat trips, pier fishing, saltwater or freshwater, the choices are virtually unlimited.

The best, easy-to-care-for Florida gardens use plants native to Florida. Florida gardening is complicated due to sandy soil, a very wet rainy reason and very dry winter

Camille took a sudden turn and battered the U.S. Gulf Coast as a Category 5 hurricane and caused widespread damage as far north as the Appalachian Mountains.

Pensacola, FL is the place for local seafood, swimming, deep sea fishing, and colorful history. Easily accessible it is a dream vacation destination for world travelers.