Daytona is absolutely worth the drive. It’s 26 miles of beach, with different areas that have different characters. The center of town has the most to do. The are a couple of arcades, a small amusement park, a water park, and movie theaters. Is Daytona a fun beach? Daytona Beach […]
Alligator Viewing Perhaps the most popular animal that visitors wish to see in the wild when they visit Cocoa Beach is the American alligator. While it can be scary running into one in the wild, they are easily seen when you book a nature tour on the St. Johns River […]
12 Best Florida Beaches for Families Panama City Beach. Venice Beach. Sunrise on Venice Beach. Fort Myers Beach. Fort Myers Beach and pier. Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach. Sanibel Island. Sanibel Island. New Smyrna Beach. New Smyrna Beach. Siesta Key. Siesta Key. Amelia Island. Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island. Which part of […]
Made famous for its wide beach and smooth, hard-packed sands, Daytona Beach became widely known in the early 1900s for high-speed automobile testing, and later, racing. This made the beach a mecca for racing enthusiasts. Is Daytona Beach really the worlds most famous beach? Daytona Beach, on Florida’s east coast, […]
78 miles. Yes, the driving distance between Daytona Beach to Walt Disney World is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Daytona Beach to Walt Disney World. Where can I stay near Walt Disney World? What is the closest beach to Disney World? 7. Cocoa Beach. Cocoa […]
Best Beach in Florida: Sarasota Sarasota’s Siesta Key beach is one of the best Florida beaches. Glimmering white and made of pure quartz crystal, this piece of paradise is hugged by waters of the Gulf Coast. And that is just one of several Sarasota beaches to choose from. What is […]
Best beaches on the Gulf Coast Siesta Key Beach, Florida. The gorgeous Siesta Beach, Florida. Cape San Blas, Florida. Sunset at Cape San Blas, Florida. Gulf Shores, Alabama. Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. Miramar Beach, Florida (one of my favorite beaches on the Gulf Coast of Florida) Galveston, Texas. Clearwater Beach, […]
And there have only been 23 fatalities between 1948 and 2016. There have even been stretches during which no fatal attacks by alligators occurred in Florida. Twenty-three fatalities is admittedly a small number, but that doesn’t mean the opportunities for alligators to attack don’t present themselves. How many alligator deaths […]
The two species with the most well-known and documented reputation for preying on humans are the Nile crocodile and saltwater crocodile, and these are the perpetrators of the vast majority of both fatal and non-fatal crocodilian attacks. Can a crocodile eat a human whole? The largest known crocodile was big […]
Crocodiles in North America only tend to live along the extreme southern coastline of Florida, including the Keys, and are mostly confined to Dade and Monroe counties, according to the United States Geological Survey. Is there crocodiles in Florida beaches? JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — An American crocodile keeps being […]
Many freshwater rivers, lakes and creeks in Florida produce a tea-colored water that is stained brown but transparent. The color comes from the breaking down of organic material like leaves, bark and roots and is part of a natural process. What makes freshwater brown? Minerals, sediment, or rust that accumulates […]
14 Best Lakes in Florida Crescent Lake. Crescent Lake. Blue Cypress Lake. Blue Cypress Lake. Lake Tohopekaliga. Lake Tohopekaliga. Lake Okeechobee. Lake Okeechobee. Lake Dora. Pier on Lake Dora. Lake Harris. Lake Harris. Lake Kissimmee. Lake Kissimmee. Lake George. Boardwalk on Lake George. What is the cleanest lake in Florida? […]
2. Orlando is home to more than 100 lakes. Why does Orlando have so many lakes? Florida has more naturally formed lakes than other southeastern States, where many lakes are created by building dams across streams. The abundance of lakes on the Florida peninsula is a result of the geology […]
Notify local authorities so the alligator can be handled safely. If you see a large alligator in your favorite swimming hole or pond, do not swim with it. Although alligator attacks in Texas are rare, it can happen. What to do if an alligator is in the water with you? […]
Although many Floridians have learned to coexist with alligators, the potential for conflict always exists. Serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida, but if you are concerned about an alligator, call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286. Do alligators bother people in Florida? Gators generally do not […]