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FL Panhandle Shipwreck Trail dramatic. There's more relief, because they're taller," Greene explains. And a taller water column means a greater diversity of marine life. "You see all the big game ﬁsh," Greene notes. An avid ﬁsherman, he never ceases to be amazed at the variety. "It's 'Oh! There's an Amberjack!' Or 'There's a grouper, there's a snapper!' Literally any kind you would want to ﬁsh." Greene even spotted a Goliath grouper, an endangered species that can weigh up to 800 pounds. For all the thrills of the FAMI tugs, Greene recommends investigating the other wrecks off of Panama City's coast. There are four more on the Shipwreck Trail (Black Bart, an oil supply vessel; USS Accokeek, a ﬂeet tug that traveled the world; USS Strength, a World War II minesweeper; and USS Chippewa, a Navy tug that set speed records), and, says Greene, about 25 other artiﬁcial reefs in less than 100 feet of water. "We have some of the most readily accessible areas in Florida," he says. In addition to the aquatic riches in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida's Panhandle communities offer a variety of diversions to suit every interest. Whether history, arts and culture, nightlife, or natural attractions, there's always something new to discover. Pensacola Perhaps the biggest draw to Pensacola is its beaches, ranked as some of the best in the world by the likes of TripAdvisor, Dr. Beach, and the Travel Channel. You can learn about the area's reputation as the "cradle of Naval aviation" by trying out a ﬂight simulator in the National Museum of Naval Aviation and watching the Blue Angels during one of their practice sessions. If the kids are in tow, ramp up the fun quotient with a visit to Gulf Breeze Zoo, a full 50 acres with wildlife from around the world, or Fast Eddie's Fun Park, with Go-Kart tracks, puttputt golf courses, and an arcade. By evening, you'll have your pick of restaurants or cultural attractions, from opera, theater, symphony, or ballet, to gallery crawls that take place on a Friday every month. visitpensacola.com. Emerald Coast (Destin) A beachcomber's delight, the scene here is pure white sand, owing to its composition of Appalachian quartz that remains cool in the summer and gives off a green cast to the ocean; hence the name "Emerald Coast." Much of the natural beauty is preserved in ﬁve beachfront parks, where you can enjoy nature trails, picnics, swimming, surf ﬁshing, and beach volleyball. And don't forget to pack your rod and reel: Destin is known as the "world's luckiest ﬁshing village," thanks to the plentiful ﬁsh - red snapper, white trout, and blue marlin; and, the beachfront town boasts the largest charter ﬂeet in Florida and plays host to the Destin Fishing Rodeo 54 JULY 2014 usairwaysmag.com PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) BY DUNCAN MCCALL, BY SCOTT WOHRMAN, COURTESY OF VISIT PANAMA CITY BEACH, COURTESY OF PANAMA CITY TDC , AND COURTESY OF VISIT SOUTH WALTON Out of the Water http://www.visitpensacola.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - July 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
From the Editor
Making It Happen?
Hot Spots: Best Wellness Retreats
Great Escapes: Sea Pines Resort, South Carolina
Great Escapes: Barceló Hotels and Resorts
Wine & Dine: Edible Spirits
Style Spotlight: Patriotic Pride
Gear Up: Summer Play
Getaway: Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Adventure: Surf School
Connections: Everybody's Business
Travel Feature: Athens, Greece
Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail
Chefs Tell
Down to Business
Special Section: Vibrant San Diego
To Your Health: Joint Revitalization
Special Section: North Carolina's High Country
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - July 2014