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FIELD TRIP - 44 - Hickey Creek Mitigation Park

1/17/2021

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​17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva, FL 33920

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So we've been thinking about this one for a long time, and we finally made it out here. It's not too far from the W.P. Franklin Locks or Manatee Park, so swing out to check this place out if you're in that area.
It's one of the largest public parks with hiking trails in the area, with easily 5 miles of trails. The grounds are well-kept and there is a lot to see!
We went in the dry season, so the bugs weren't bad and it wasn't muddy. If you go at the right time of day, you practically have the whole place to yourself!

This is definitely some Florida nature!
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FIELD TRIP - 39 - Waterfall Byway Scenic Drive

8/4/2020

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HWY 64 near Cashiers and Highlands N.C.

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Love waterfalls? I've never seen so many in such a small area! It seems like every few bends in the road you can find one. The windy roads in this area of N.C. zigzag along rivers, so you're never far from rapids, rivers to play or fish in, or waterfalls to visit.
We visited half a dozen in just a two days, without having to hike more than a couple minutes to see them. Get there early, avoid crowds or parking issues, and enjoy nature for free!

​WE VISITED:
  • Lake Sequoyah Dam Falls
  • Bridal Veil Falls
  • Silver Run Falls
  • Mill Creek Falls
  • Norton Falls
  • Hurricane Falls
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FIELD TRIP - 38 - Amicalola Falls State Park

7/9/2020

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418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534

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Ready for one of the tallest waterfalls in the Eastern US? It's in northern Georgia!
With a lot of different hiking trails for any fitness level, including an ADA path right up to the waterfalls for Americans with Disabilities, this is one of the prettiest, nicest waterfalls I've ever been to!

With fresh air, wildlife, and a lot of roaring water around you, it's a very nice place to be on a summer day... or any season of the year!
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FIELD TRIP - 37 - Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens

7/7/2020

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950 Old Sugar Mill Rd, Port Orange, FL 32129

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Like free places? Like gardens? Like dinosaurs? Where can you get all of those in one place? 
Head out to Port Orange, Florida, in the Daytona Beach area and visit Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens.

It's part historical field trip, part botanical gardens, and part art walk for kids! Visit the dinosaur statues, check out the gnome home, and take in the fresh air and scenery!

Are you ready to go yet?
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FIELD TRIP - 36 - Manatee Park

3/1/2020

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10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905

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Like nature, walking, animal sightings, and kayaking? I think we've found the place for you. Just off of Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers, there's a nice little park with all of that stuff! It's Manatee Park.
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In the colder months you can see manatees. The rest of the year, you can still see wildlife, learn about animals, talk to guides, take a kayak or canoe ride, and more! Even better, other than a minimal parking fee, it's pretty much free!

This is one you're going to want to visit for sure!
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FIELD TRIP - 28 - Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve

7/29/2019

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2500 SE 24th St, Cape Coral, FL 33990

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Like Nature Walks? Love being near the river? The Four Mile Ecological Preserve in Cape Coral, Florida is a great place for you!

It's a hidden treasure right off the Caloosahatchee in the Fort Myers area. It's almost an immediate exit off the bridge in Cape Coral. It's free to visit, although you might need to pay that $2 bridge toll, depending on which way you come in.

It has a finished boardwalk trail for most of its length, with two piers or docks to look out from. With over 300 acres of preserve, you never know what kind of animals, especially aquatic creatures or birds you may see.

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FIELD TRIP - 26 - Mackinac Island

7/25/2019

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Mackinac Island, MI

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Want a Five Minute Field Trip that can keep your family busy for a few days? This might be it!

To get to Mackinac Island, Michigan, you need to take a ferry ride. Check for coupons and deals, and buy tickets online to save! 

Once you're there, you can do a LOT of walking and hiking, or look into horse taxis, horse carriage tours, rental bikes, and a lot of options to get around.

When you're there:
  • Visit Fort Mackinac (a field trip in itself!)
  • Hike to Arch Rock
  • Visit historical churches and shops
  • Tour the Grand Hotel
  • Take rides around the island
  • Visit other forts and historical buildings

Plus, this all requires a great boat ride back and forth, which may include a quick tour of the Mackinac Bridge!

This is more expensive than most of our trips, but if you pack some snacks and only visit outside most of the locations, it can still be reasonably priced!
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FIELD TRIP - 22 - Tahquamenon Falls

7/18/2019

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41382 W M-123, Paradise, MI 49768

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Check out one of the largest waterfalls East of the Mississippi River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! At 200 feet wide, this frothy, foaming waterfall is super fun to visit! It's also a very easy hike from the Upper Falls park entrance. Feeling like a bit more of a hike? Park at the Lower Falls and hike up to the Upper Falls!

With campgrounds, a pub/brewery restaurant, facilities, and gift shops, this is an excellent place to spend a weekend. Imagine the Fall colors, too!

This is one of my favorite places in Michigan.
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FIELD TRIP - 21 - Presque Isle Park

7/17/2019

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Peter White Dr, Marquette, MI 49855

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Lake Superior has a lot of scenic views, but some of the best ones require you to get on boats or kayaks. This one matches a lot of those views, but you can do a lot of it from a car! Also, it's FREE!

So check out Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan! There are scenic overlooks, places to swim, ore docks, cliff divers, rocky beaches, and some amazing scenery!

This one is a definite is you're in northern Michigan!
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FIELD TRIP - 16 - Lakenenland

7/10/2019

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2800 M-28, Marquette, MI 49855

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Do you like nature and art? Lakenenland outside of Marquette, MI is definitely for you! Take a nice stroll down a wooded path and check out dozens of pieces of metal art! Many are junkyard salvage type art pieces. They're all pretty unique and interesting!

This site also has a bathroom, a picnic area, a small pond, a playground, and plenty of things to keep your field trip squad busy for an hour or more! Don't forget, this is a FREE location, too!

When you're done, cruise around Marquette or drive a few minutes to hit Lake Superior!
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