Florida Outdoor Getaways 2008 - (Page 32) listings ATTRACTIONS & CAMPING Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary www.floridakeys.noaa.gov 33 E. Quay Rd., Key West, 305-809-4700. The sanctuary was designated in 1990 and covers 2,900 square miles on both sides of the Florida Keys from Miami to the Tortugas. San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park FloridaStateParks.org Approximately 1.25 nautical miles south of Indian Key, Islamorada, 305-664-2540. The remains of a submerged shipwreck in this preserve are accessible by divers and snorkelers. Allow up to 2 hours. Éi Florida Keys Dive Center www.floridakeysdivectr.com 90451 Old Hwy., Oceanside MM 90.5, Tavernier, 800-433-8946. Don’t miss the adventure. Warm water, colorful fish and coral. Dive and snorkel charters in the Florida Keys. Allow 4 hours. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park FloridaStateParks.org End of Southard Street on Truman Annex, Key West, 305-292-6713. A Civil War-era fortress that was home to Fort Zachary Taylor. Ranger-guided tours daily at noon and 2 p.m. Allow 45 minutes. $-$$ Ê É Éi Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park FloridaStateParks.org 84900 U.S. Hwy. 1, Islamorada, 305-664-2540. The island is made up of Key Largo limestone, a type of fossilized coral formed 125,000 years ago. $ Ê Éi $$$$-$$$$$ Ê Holiday Isle Dive Shop/Capt. Scuba www.diveholidayisle.com 84001 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, 800-327-7070 ext. 644. Voted the best dive shop by “The People’s Choice Awards.” Serving the Florida Keys since 1972. Allow up to 3.5 hours. $$$-$$$$$ Ê Indian Key Historic State Park FloridaStateParks.org Overseas Highway (U.S. 1), MM 78.5, Islamorada, 305-664-2540. Tour the first county seat of Dade County and learn about the shipwreck salvaging business. Allow up to 2 hours. $$-$$$ Ê Éi Watersports AAAA All Boat Rentals (Boats and Tires) www.keylargoboatrental.com Oceanside MM 98, Key Largo, 800-350-6572. Boat the Keys. Ten minutes to world-famous dive and snorkel areas and sport fishing on nice, clean boats. Keys Diver Snorkel Tours www.keysdiver.com 99696 Overseas Hwy., Unit 1, MM 100, Key Largo, 888-289-2402. Daily snorkel tours to Pennekamp and the National Marine Sanctuary. Snorkel equipment is included. Allow up to 5 hours. $$$-$$$$ John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park FloridaStateParks.org Overseas Highway (U.S. 1), MM 102.5, Key Largo, 305-451-1202. The first underwater park in the U.S. Discover coral reefs, swamps and tropical hammocks. Allow up to 4 hours. $-$$ Ê É Éi Reef Roamer www.reefroamersnorkel.com Key Largo Resorts, MM 100, Key Largo, 877-453-0110. Exciting snorkel trips to John Pennekamp State Park aboard a beautiful sailing catamaran. Allow up to 4 hours. Ê Ë Abyss Dive Center www.abyssdive.com 12563 Overseas Hwy., MM 53.5, Marathon, 800-457-0134. Dive and snorkel trips to the coral reef (over 50 locations) on a large 34-foot, six-passenger dive boat. Allow 4 hours. $$$$$ Ê Key Largo Community Park www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/parks 500 St. Croix Pl., Key Largo, 888-227-8136. The 15-acre Key Largo Community Park is the perfect place to take the family and just enjoy the sun. Big Pine Kayak Adventures, Inc. www.keyskayaktours.com Old Wooden Bridge Fishing Camp, 1791 Bogie Dr., Big Pine Key, 305-872-7474. Kayak eco-tours and rentals in the Great White Heron and Key Deer National Wildlife Refuges led by Bill Keogh. Ê Robbie’s of Islamorada www.robbies.com 77500 Overseas Hwy., MM 77.5, Islamorada, 877-664-8498. Providing a wide array of water and land-based activities in Islamorada, Florida Keys since 1976. Allow up to 8 hours. $-$$$$ Ê Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park FloridaStateParks.org Overseas Highway (U.S. 1), MM 78.5, Islamorada, 305-664-2540. This 280-acre island is home to one of the few remaining tropical hardwood hammocks. Allow up to 1.5 hours. $ Ê Éi Caribbean Watersports & Enviro-Tours www.caribbeanwatersports.com Key Largo Grande Resort & Beach Club, 97000 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, 800-223-6728. “For the ride, worth the drive.” Parasail, snorkel, enviro-tours, jet skis, Hobies, kayak. Est. 1983. Allow up to a full day. Ê Snorkeling By Sundiver www.snorkelingisfun.com MM 100 at the Suites at Key Largo, Key Largo, 800-654-7369. Snorkel aboard the Sundiver III. Average admission price $30. Allow 2.5 hours. Long Key State Park FloridaStateParks.org 67400 Overseas Hwy., MM 67.5, Long Key, 305-664-4815. Offers some of the best bone fishing in the Keys, along with a profusion of plants and wildlife. $-$$ Ê É Éi $$$$ Ê On-site rentals/cabins/trailers Lake/River/Beach Access Lake/River/Beach Access Boat/Canoe Rentals Boat/Canoe Rentals Camping For a FREE official statewide directory of campgrounds, please call the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds at 850-562-7151. t On-site rentals/cabins/trailers Camping Reader Response Swimming Pool For a FREE official statewide directory of campgrounds, please call the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds at 850-562-7151. t Pull-thru Sites Pull-thru Sites Amp Service Amp Service Florida ARVC Member (Camping Association) Florida ARVC Member (Camping Association) NORTHWEST Arrowhead Campsites Campers Inn, Inc. t 866-872-2267 8800 Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach, 32408 t Playa del Rio RV Park t • 30 • • •• • • • • • • •• 888-200-0904 16990 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, 32507 30/50 • • • 850-526-7578 4820 Hwy. 90 E., Marianna, 32446 NORTH CENTRAL • 30/50 • • • • • 30/50 • • 30/50 • • 30 • • • Blue Springs Park, Inc. 386-454-1369 7450 N.E. 60th St., High Springs, 32643 30 30/50 • •• ••• • Camping on the Gulf t 877-226-7485 10005 W. Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, 32550 B’s Marina & Campground t 352-447-5888 6621 Riverside Dr., Yankeetown, 34498 Cedar Pines RV Campground t 850-623-8869 6436 Robie Rd., Milton, 32570 A Camper’s World RV Park t 850-997-3300 397 Campground Rd., Lamont, 32336 30/50 • 30/50 • • 30/50 • 30/50 • • 30/50 • • •• • • • • • • El Governor RV Park 850-648-5432 1700 Hwy. 98, Mexico Beach, 32456 Cedar Key Sunset Isle RV Park & Motel 800-810-1103 11850 S.W. S.R. 24, Cedar Key, 32625 Emerald Beach RV Park t 866-939-3431 8885 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, 32566 • 30/50 • • • 30/50 • • Ginnie Springs Outdoors LLC t 386-454-7188 7300 N.E. Ginnie Springs Rd., High Springs, 32643 Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort t 800-BEACH-RV 1957 Allison Ave., Panama City Beach, 32407 Hart Springs Park & Campground 352-463-3444 4240 S.W. 86th Ave., Bell, 32619 Escambia County Parks and Recreation - Lakestone Campground 850-256-5555 801 W. 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