15th May 2012 | No Comments

Visit the Indian River Lagoon

The Indian River Lagoon has 36 rare and endangered animal species, one of which is the manatee.

It is interesting to note that the manatee is also known as the sea cow.

Over one-third of the nation’s manatee’s population lives in or migrates through the Lagoon.

Stop by and visit these wonderful creatures.

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Vistor Information Center
SR 402,5 miles east of US 1 in Titusville FL
Vistor Information Center 321-861-0668
Refuge Headquarters 321-861-0667
http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/Index.html

This entry has been filed under Florida, Fun, Kids, Nature and currently has No Comments »

Experience the IMAX at the Museum of Discovery and Science

The IMAX Experience is the world’s most powerful and involving 3D film experience. There is 300 stadium seating, 5-story-high screen, 15,000 watt digital sound system, and six-channels with 42-speaker surround sound. The sloped cinema seats bring the audience closer to the screen, so that it becomes a “virtual reality“-like experience and audience feel as if [...]
Go horseback riding on the beaches of Hutchinson Island

Riding the beach on horseback is an experience of a lifetime. St. Lucie County is one of the only areas within the state of Florida that permits this unique activity.  The beaches designated for horseback riding in St. Lucie County are secluded, rustic and beautiful. Fredrick Douglass Memorial Park in South Hutchinson Island St. Lucie [...]
Expanding the cache in Delaware

Due to the popularity and success of the original Delaware Geocaching Trail launched in October 2009, DTO partnered with the geocaching community, Delaware State Parks, and statewide attractions to add 50 new sites to the Trail.  Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices.  The [...]
Alexandria was made for pets

Pets love Alexandria, Virginia‘s world-famous doggie happy hour, canine cruises on the Potomac River, and pet boutiques. Many shops and attractions welcome Fido-including Historic Mount Vernon. Old Town has three Kimpton hotels, famous for pampering pets. Enjoy trails and dog parks, plus bike rentals with a pet trailer. Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House 221 [...]