30 Eco-Trips in Florida: The Best Nature Excursions (and How to Leave Only Your Footprints) (Wild Florida) (Paperback)

~ HOLLY AMBROSE (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A guide to getting away from it all in natural splendor with tips and hints... -- Fort Myers News Press, May 21, 2006

Ambrose gives readers the lowdown on the best places to go camping in Florida. -- Flair, March/ April 2006

Back-to-nature travelers will revel in the details of marine sanctuaries, butterfly conservatories and seasonal migration routes. -- Hartford Courant (online...but print somewhere), 9/30/2005

Holly, at the heart of it, is just plain interested in Florida's parks, ecosystems, and natural attractions. -- Southern Living, April 2006

Provides a unique focus. -- Library Journal, August 2005

The real Florida is just what Ambrose set out to find when researching her book... -- Flair, March/ April 2006

The real wild life of Florida. -- Chicago Tribune, October 2, 2005

You’ll revel in the details of marine sanctuaries, butterfly conservatories and seasonal migration routes, and you'll appreciate the lodging recommendations. -- Chicago Tribune, October 2, 2005

…concern for the human impact on nature is all important to her version of tourism. -- Gainesville Sun, Jan. 7, 2006

Product Description

Take only pictures, leave only footprints, and don’t forget to bring this book!

 

If you long for high-quality, less-trafficked, authentic adventures amid Florida’s increasingly developed natural areas, this book is the perfect guide to finding them and enjoying them responsibly. Veteran ecotripper Holly Ambrose shares her intimate knowledge of Florida’s wild side in this comprehensive collection of the 30 best undisturbed places to explore across the state.

Divided into four specific geographic regions covering the entire state from the Panhandle to the Lower Keys, the guide provides a complete overview of each with general background information, descriptions of wildlife and recreational opportunities, places to stay from campgrounds to more formal lodging, and detailed listings for nature tours and outfitters in each area. Ambrose also recommends side trips to adjacent natural spots and attractions, provides a special section on bird and wildlife viewing, and advises how to reduce one’s impact on the environment.

 

 

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Florida; 1st edition (October 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813028507
• ISBN-13: 978-0813028507
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #666,670 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #78 in

  Books > Travel > Guidebook Series > Footprint Handbooks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for anyone who wants to visit "The Real Florida", February 24, 2008

By	RK (Somerville, MA United States) - See all my reviews

Two days ago we returned from a trip to Florida that we planned around animal encounters and nature experiences for our 9 year old daughter. This book was an invaluable resource in planning our trip. We went to four state parks in Florida's excellent network (as we discovered, it's the only state to twice win the national gold medal for the best state park system). The book had accurate, up-to-date information that helped us get the most out of our visit to Caladesi Island where we saw armadillos cross our hiking trail. On the last day of our trip, we checked out of our motel in Clearwater Beach and visited Hillsborough River State Park northeast of Tampa, following the driving directions in the book. Our one-hour canoe trip along the river was a magical experience, gliding through the primeval greenery of a cypress forest where we saw many turtles and an alligator. In spite of the mind-numbing overdevelopment of the state, nature is still alive and well, and this book is the best guide for anyone who would go looking for the wonders of outdoor Florida.