Monthly Archives: January 2014

Kayaking with the Manatees

Posted on January 29, 2014 by placestheygo

Ft. Myers, FL Just a few miles north of our park is Manatee Park, operated by Lee County Parks and Recreation.  The park is located along a discharge canal filled with warm water from the nearby power plant.  The canal … Continue reading →

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Touring Big Cypress by Canoe

Posted on January 28, 2014 by placestheygo

Ft. Myers, FL Big Cypress is a large preserve located just west of Everglades National Park. When Everglades National Park was established in 1947, Big Cypress was originally intended to be included; however, because the land had not been purchased from its … Continue reading →

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Edison – Ford Winter Estates

Posted on January 25, 2014 by placestheygo

Ft. Myers, FL One day this week we met our friends, MonaLiza and Steve, (The Lowes RV Adventures) for a visit to one of the main tourist attractions in southwest Florida, the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. In 1885,  inventor … Continue reading →

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Just Chillin’ in Ft. Myers

Posted on January 19, 2014 by placestheygo

Ft. Myers, FL It seems that it’s been a while since our last post, but we’ve just been sitting in Ft. Myers enjoying the weather.  OK, maybe we haven’t been enjoying the weather, as it has been mostly cloudy and … Continue reading →

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