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		<title>Tourist Attractions in Florida</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Tampa the first place which you need to visit is the Busch gardens. It is a 335 acre theme park all based on African theme featuring beautiful fountains, beautiful water rides and other amusing rides. The end feeling which remains after an exciting visit to the Busch gardens is an all in all thrilling [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Tampa the first place which you need to visit is the Busch gardens. It is a 335 acre theme park all based on African theme featuring beautiful fountains, beautiful water rides and other amusing rides. The end feeling which remains after an exciting visit to the Busch gardens is an all in all thrilling experience with loads of memories. It is a complete treat to visit this place as it has all family rides and the best animal exhibits; it has a treat for the people of all ages’ right from the age of five years to sixty. </p>
<p>If you are looking forward for some more animal destinations then visit the Lowry park zoo where you can have a glance of almost 2000 animals. Recently the Lowry Park Zoo has been awarded as the number one Zoo in the world. Further to add to your excitement the Zoo does not merely have exhibits of animals but you have a wide range of rides as well as shows. </p>
<p>If you love fishes and have a dream to swim along with them; then here is one of the best places waiting to fulfill this dream of yours. For this you need to visit Florida aquarium and you can have a dive with the sharks and dolphins. The Florida aquarium is a cool way to see the inner world of water. The aquarium has almost ten thousand sea plants at its exhibit.</p>
<p>Do not forget the beaches in Florida; they are among the most well maintained beaches and the North beach has the maximum tourist. It is one of the best swimming area, a day is worth spending at the beach sunbathing and relaxing. To my knowledge visiting the beach is one of the best options to feel relaxing. Further to add spice to the mixture there is Fort De Soto Park known for its beautiful, scenic, natural setting and the local wildlife.  Another thing which you cannot afford to miss is the Walt Disney World resort, it is the large complex having several theme and water parks and not to forget the magic kingdom. SO if you visiting Florida one destination not to be forgotten is the Walt Disney world resort.</p>
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		<title>Florida Tourist Attractions : Big Cypress National Preserve, The Everglades</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Heller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While preexisting development is allowed to proceed, with limits, in this 1139-sq-mile preserve, its federal protections generally keep it feeling just about as wild and natural as the Everglades park. And that&#8217;s a good thing, since the rains that flood its wetlands are integral to the ecosystem that keeps the Everglades green and lush and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While preexisting development is allowed to proceed, with limits, in this 1139-sq-mile preserve, its federal protections generally keep it feeling just about as wild and natural as the Everglades park. And that&#8217;s a good thing, since the rains that flood its wetlands are integral to the ecosystem that keeps the Everglades green and lush and vibrant. Recently, the park entered into an interesting &#8216;Sister Park Understanding&#8217; with a similar park in Guatemala, Laguna del Tigre National Park. The two parks share closely related habitats and management issues, and will now be able to share technical assistance and resource expertise.</p>
<p>About 45% of the cypress swamp (which is not a swamp at all but a group of mangrove islands, hardwood hammocks, islands of slash pine, prairie and marshes) is protected preserve. Great bald cypress trees are nearly gone from the area, as lumbering and other industries took their toll before the preserve was established. These days, dwarf pond cypress trees fill the area.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll find 31 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail, maintained by the Florida Trail Association, within Big Cypress National Preserve. From the southern terminus, which can be accessed by car via Loop Rd, the trail runs 8.3 miles north to the Tamiami Trail, passing the Big Cypress Visitor Center. There are two quite primitive campsites with water wells along the trail. Off-road vehicles are permitted to cross, but not to operate on, the FNST. For the less adventurous, there&#8217;s the short Tree Snail Hammock Nature, Trail, off Loop Rd.</p>
<p>On-road vehicles can drive on Loop Rd, a potholed dirt road, and Turner River Rd, which shoots straight north off the Tamiami Trail. There are wildlife-viewing opportunities along the entire stretch of Turner River Rd, especially in the Turner River Canal, which runs along the east side of it. The road leads to the northern area of the preserve where off-road vehicles are permitted.</p>
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