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Cycling in Florida – Merritt Island Vultures and Armadillos

The day started out nicely with a blue sky and cooing doves greeting us in the morning.

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Cycling in Florida – Anhinga babies and young alligators

Today, while John was doing some final packing, I jumped on the bike once more and pedaled over to the Anhinga Trail for one last visit. Part of the trail from the campground passes over some limestone sections that are … Continue reading

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Florida Alligator – Video

Florida Alligator – Video Here is a video of some clips of alligators which I saw while cycling around Florida. Normally, I do not shoot video so this was my first time trial with Graeme’s FLIP camera. ***** *****

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Cycling in Florida – Anhinga Trail Revisited

Monday – After the longer ride to Flamingo the day before, we decided on a shorter trip for today’s outing and cycled over the Nike missile silo area and then went around to the Anhinga Trail again. There were plenty … Continue reading

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Everglades National Park – Nike Missile Site

During the Cuban Missile Crisis of the 1960’s, a portion of the Everglades National Park was used by the U.S. Army as a missile site for the defensive installation of Nike missiles in three bunkers.

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Anhinga Trail, Florida – An Alligator or Two

Once we tore ourselves away from the sight of Black Vultures attacking the cars in the parking lot, we began our walk along the Anhinga Trail and its boardwalks. An interesting experience with Vultures all along the trail, alligators only … Continue reading

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The Anhinga Trail, Everglades National Park, Florida

The Anhinga Trail in Everglades National Park consists of a path along an elevated dike and a series of elevated boardwalks out over the marsh and ponds of the area. Many varieties of plant and animal life exist in the … Continue reading

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Cycling in Florida- the Everglades

Once we arrived back at our vehicle in Tarpon Springs and looked at the forecast again, we decided to make the long drive further south and east to Everglades National Park, arrived well past midnight, pitched tent and fought off … Continue reading

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve – Barataria Preserve, Louisiana

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve – Barataria Preserve, Louisiana When I think of trails in a nature preserve, I tend to imagine encroaching branches over a muddy or perhaps gravel path that meanders through the woods.  At the … Continue reading

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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans, Louisiana

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans, Louisiana When I had been in New Orleans on a previous occasion with my wife, we had considered visiting the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (location) but opted instead to take the Canal … Continue reading

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