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Remote island in Everglades National Park, Florida (Mark Downey/Photodisc/Getty)

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What places would you consider a variety of people to go to for Thanksgiving? Some place fancy and perhaps romantic. Maybe a family get away?
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We will be visiting Pinellas Park/ Clearwater area end of Dec., and heard of a place to visit that we could see Manatees and would be an all-day thing to do. I can't remember the name of it tho. I was told it is north of Pinellas Park about an hour and 1/2 along the Gulf. Would love for anyone to give us ideas of what to do while we're visiting the area Dec. 26-Jan.3 Thank you
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Is there an ATV offroad tour anywhere in Florida?(Preferable on the beach!)
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GORP - Egmont National Wildlife Refuge
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The Unseen Florida
Spring break spots like Panama City, Destin, and the rest of the “Redneck Riviera” may get the lion’s share of visitors to Florida’s panhandle—and for travelers lusting for a little crowd-free romance, that’s just the way they want it.
A National Park for All Seasons
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Where the Wild Things Go
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Sea-Kayak: The rock-and-glide of open-water kayaking meets THE SWEET SOLITUDE OF UNTRAMMELED SHORELINE. We found your paddling paradise in Florida—plus perfect water in Alaska and Maine.
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Steinhatchee, Florida

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Rising to the Challenge
How do you learn to conquer a snow-covered mountain—and your fears? Simple. Go with Wyoming's Exum Mountain Guides, the leaders in mountaineering training.
How to Build a Snow Cave
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Ask ten people how to make a snow cave and you'll get ten different answers. Winter-survival expert Greg Davenport, 49, ends the debate. Here's his definitive guide to making a bomber backcountry bunker.
What Andrew McLean, Ski Mountaineer, Brings
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McLean, 47, is one of the world's most accomplished backcountry skiers, with first descents on every continent—and more than 100 total. This spring, he's off to Greenland for a few more. Here's what he's packing.
Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Fix a Busted Tire with a Buck
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Flatten your bike tire on a thorn and you can patch the inner tube or swap in a new one—no problem. Damage the tire itself (say, by tearing your sidewall on a sharp rock)—much bigger problem. Here's a quick field solution to keep you on the roll.

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Florida Everglades Sea Kayaking
Crystal Seas Kayaking
from $359, 7 days
The Everglades are simply amazing...As the weather cools off and winter sets in, the Everglades reach their prime. Sunny clear skies and warm waters...
Florida Sunshine Southbound
Intrepid Travel
from $596, 7 days
Chase the sun west-bound on this seven-day Overland Adventure. Kick off in the crazy theme parks of Orlando and then regain the equilibrium on a...
Exploring the New World: Halifax to Palm Beach
Adventure Life Voyages
from $7395, 14 days
Explore New England's rugged coastline and small fishing villages. Stroll historic Colonial Williamsburg as well as the Yorktown and Jamestown...

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What You Need: Ski Mountaineering
The gear you need to strap on, pack up, wear, and shed to get up—and back down—a serious mountain.
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Wilier Triestina Izoard
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Four Steps to Peak Agility
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Without agility, working out is just bodybuilding.
Cutting-Edge Sports Gear
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The athletic equipment that made the cut for our second annual celebration of the best in design and technology.
Revolutionary New Gear
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Outside's guide to the best new concepts in gear, garb, human performance, and green.
Are the Mountains Killing Your Brain?
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Alarming new science shows that thin air can wreck brain cells—at lower altitudes than you'd think. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Attractions

Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

10499 Spring Street
White Springs, Florida 32096

Description: The Suwannee River Wilderness Trail is a defined network of natural, recreational, and historical... Read More

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Chokoloskee Bay

Ten Thousand Islands NWR
Everglades City, Florida

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Everglades City is the hub of paddling activity in the western Everglades. It is located on the... Read More

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Wilderness Waterway

Everglades National Park

Description: The Wilderness Waterway is a 99-mile inland water route between Flamingo and Gulf Coast. The entire... Read More

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