Lake Louisa State Park is a wonderful place to get some ‘nature powered’ travel in. There are 15 miles of horse trails, 20 miles of hiking trails and bike paths. For the more aquatic 6 lakes provide fisherman and boaters (trolling motors or human powered only) relaxation and exercise.
Picnic areas and a fishing piers make this park enjoyable for everyone. For those who wish to stay there are primitive campsites to fully furnished cabins for rent.
Those with a love of nature should check this park out!
Lake Louisa State Park
7305 US Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34714
352-394-3969
The famous Disney Magic Kingdom attraction the Pirates of the Caribbean is scheduled to reopen tomorrow after being closed for scheduled maintenance for a few weeks.
This was the last attraction that Walt Disney actually helped design. Originally to be a wax museum of pirates throughout history it became the boat ride many of us remember. Opening in 1967 in Disneyland in California it was originally thought to be to ‘local’ for the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. However with many guests complaints about the favorite attraction it was added to the Magic Kingdom in 1973.
Not without controversy over some of its content the attraction has been the favorite of visitors over the years. It is about 8 1/2 minutes long and has 125 animatronic creatures within.
It’s a great piece of childhood that should be shared with every kid especially with the renewed interest with the ride was brought about by the movies starring Johnny Depp.
Having a 3,500 year old Bald Cypress Tree called “The Senator“. This 11 acre park is a great way place to picnic. The park was donated to the Seminole county by Senator M.O. Overstreet and President Calvin Coolidge dedicated the park in 1929.
The park is open allyear from 8AM till sunset, except on 3 days the days before Thanksgiving, Christmas and on New Year’s Eve where they close at 5PM.
Located on General Hutchinson Parkway it’s a great way to spend a relaxing time with the family.
For more information call: 407-321-1693
Big Tree Park
761 General Hutchinson PKWY, Longwood 32750-3732
A LOT of stuff is happening in Orlando this coming weekend.
The Orlando Carnival is in town. A Caribbean “Mardi Gras” festival that has rides for kids, beauty pageant. Numerous foods and souvenirs are available with steel band and calypso music in the background. A GREAT event for the whole family.
Cirque du Soleil - “La Nouba” at Disney World. An amazing show of acrobatics and circus acts. Click here for tickets
The Blue Man Group is also in town and the Sharp AQUOS theater. Tickets are about $50 and you can call for more information 888-340-5476.
These are just a few of the events this weekend ending with a Memorial Day Parade in Sanford at 10am on First Street. This event will honor our fallen American heros. A tribute at the Veteran’s Memorial park will host honorary guests, a 21 gun salute and a fly-over. Bring the family and honor those who gave all.
Have a happy and safe Memorial day weekend! If you want more info on these and other events goto the Orlando Event Calendar.
Orlando is run by a mayor and 6 district commissioners. Each are elected for 4 year terms. Mayor Buddy Dyer is the 32nd Mayor of Orlando. He was elected in 2003 in a special election and in 2004 re-elected for a full 4 year term. Under his leadership the government
- Encouraged more than $3 billion in developement in the downtown area.
- Added 75 additional police officers
- Funded improvment projects such as :
- Parramore Heritage Park and Pond
- Dover Shores Community Center
- Dubsdread Sewer Improvements
- Lake Eola Park renovation
- Primrose Building Improvements
- Helped fund the Commuter Rail effort in the Central Florida Region
and many other accomplishments for the good of Orlando. Helping him make the city what it is today are District Commissioners, Phil Diamond, Betty T Wyman, Robert F Stuart, Patty Sheehan, Daisy W Lynumand Samuel B Ings.
Since air travel is fast and safe there are many options to fly to Orlando. There are over 40 different airlines that can get you to that sunny destination. It’s also not as expensive as one might think. For example a single person can fly from New York to Orlando non stop for a bit over $200 round trip right now. With the option of driving becoming less palatable because of fuel costs this may be an option. Driving the same distance would cost you about $350 in gas alone (for a 25mpg) not to mention a whole day plus of driving. Keep Reading »
Orlando has a RICH history as the county seat in Orange County, Florida. Growing from a small 4 square mile town into the 100 square mile city it is today. A destination for many a vacationing family Orlando is synonymous with vacations. I hope that I can be an inside guide book to the ins and outs of visiting or moving to Orlando. Welcome!
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