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Great Summertime Fun: Eagle Lake Park in Suburban Tampa

Largo, Florida is the 3rd largest city in Pinellas County, one of the most dense counties in Florida. As you can imagine, this area is very congested with endless strip malls and housing developments. Fortunately, there is a small oasis called Eagle Lake Park. This small local park is a fantastic ...

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Walkway Over the Hudson: The Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge

At 1.28 miles long, New York’s Walkway Over the Hudson comes in as the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. This attraction is relatively new, having just opened in 2009. In its’ first year, the walkway received more than 3 times its’ predicted traffic. It continues ...

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A Hot Summer Afternoon at Zoo Tampa

Zoo Tampa is a small 63 acre non profit zoo in Tampa, Florida. Although not the biggest, nor best zoo I have visited, there are several unique exhibits. The highlight is Safari Africa, a beautiful portion of the zoo which features: giraffes, elephants, zebras, rhinos, okapi, cheetahs, and ...

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A Relaxing Tram Ride around St. Petersburg’s Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

St. Petersburg, Florida is home to many beautiful natural attractions, including: preserves, bike paths, beaches, and parks. Most worthy of a visit, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, a 245 acre park consisting of several different ecosystems and dozens of wildlife species, is the number one spot to visit ...

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Running with a View: 19 Fantastic Paths!

We all know that running is one of the best workouts. Not only does it provide you with a full body workout, but it also offers a chance to escape your daily life and boring routine at the gym. Running in a natural setting allows you to connect with nature and enjoy life away from […]

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Vacation Spotlight: Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the world, also claims the title of America’s first park (the park was established in 1872). Although not the largest national park, the more than 2 million acres of park space means endless opportunities for exploration. If you ...

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A Quiet, Scenic Ride around Flatwoods Park in New Tampa

Flatwoods Park, located in Hillsborough County, is a little nature oasis amidst the Tampa Bay suburban congestion. When you are at Flatwoods, you feel like you are out in the wilderness. The park is very quiet with a very rustic wilderness vibe, not really found at many other parks in the region. ...

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Things to Do & See Along The Tampa Riverwalk

A relaxing stroll along Downtown Tampa’s 2 mile Riverwalk is the perfect opportunity to take in all the major sights of Tampa. The quiet pedestrian path follows the beautiful Hillsborough River. Along the way, you will pass many of Tampa’s top attractions including art museums and ...

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8 Beautiful Hiking Areas Near Boston

No matter where you travel within Massachusetts, you are bound to come across a fantastic park. Massachusetts is home to so many gorgeous parks -too many to count! Year-round recreation, from hiking and biking in the spring and summer months, to cross country skiing in the winter months, await you ...

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Hiking Hotspot: 2 Great L.A. Hikes with Views of the Hollywood Sign

When thinking of Los Angeles, the first terms things most people think of include crowds, tourists, Hollywood, traffic, smog, and pollution. With a metro area population of over 12 million, things can get pretty hectic and crowded. However, if you venture into the mountains, you will find pockets ...

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