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Escape to Florida’s History and Natural Beauty at J.B. Starkey's Flatwoods Adventures
Publish Date : 5/26/2004 3:36:00 PM Source : Onlypunjab.com Travel
For those who think Florida is just beaches and amusement parks, a whole new adventure awaits in Pasco County. J.B. Starkey’s Flatwoods Adventures is a guided nature tour that gives visitors a glimpse of a working cattle ranch and a look back at how Florida used to be – all natural. These guided adventures, which began operation in 1999, are a nice change of pace for those seeking to escape into Florida’s history and natural beauty.
This unique ecotour ventures through 1,000 acres of beautiful pine flatwoods, sand pine ridges and pastureland at the Anclote River Ranch in Pasco County, Florida. Visitors will enjoy this 2-hour excursion from a comfy seat on a shaded range buggy that also includes an up-close, leisurely stroll through a cypress swamp on an elevated walkway.
Of course, a nature tour would not be complete without an encounter with wildlife. As the tour winds through the flatwoods and highlands, the residents of these ecosystems will make their own timely appearance. Among those at home on the ranch are deer, wild turkeys and raccoons, not to mention our feathered friends circling above which include blue heron, red shouldered hawks and wood storks. Sit back and relax as your tour guide explains the life of the Florida pioneer and how they utilized native plants and trees. Numerous topics from a discussion of how cattle are herded to how controlled burning is used to avoid wildfires during the Florida dry season are highlighted.
As vacationers look for new ways to explore natural Florida the J.B. Starkey’s Flatwoods Adventures Tours promise an exciting and educational experienceyou won’t soon forget. A team of scientists and naturalists are available for specialized bird watching, native plant and photography tours. Ranch tours are given by reservation only and for more information or reservations, call Rhonda Robinson toll-free at 1-877-734-WILD or check out their website at www.flatwoodsadventures.com or visit www.visitpasco.net
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