Adventure Guide S.
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Adventure Guide to Tampa Bay and Florida's West Coast
by Chelle Koster Walton
Published December 2000
A guide to the cities, towns, nature preserves and sandy beaches that grace the Sunshine State's western shore. It covers the area from just north of Tampa Bay to Naples and Everglades National Park, demonstrating how you can participate in activities such as canoeing the Everglades, hiking on Gasparilla Island, and exploring the history of Tampa's Ybor City. This guide seeks to offer adventures and accommodations to suit all budgets and lifestyles. The series of "Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers a mix of practical travel information along with activities designed for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - presents a knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. The volumes also cover: places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; and tourism contacts.
Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours.
Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours.
From the Tampa Bay area to Naples and the Everglades, this guide explores all the towns, cities, nature reserves, wilderness areas and beaches along the western shore. All the activities and watersports available are covered, along with eco-treks into alligator territory and where to eat and sleep.