From Michael.Strivelli@dep.state.fl.us Thu Jul 7 15:48:17 2005
From: Michael.Strivelli@dep.state.fl.us (Strivelli, Michael)
Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 10:48:17 -0400
Subject: [Floridastateparks] JULY IS RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH
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Florida's award-winning state parks offer 159 opportunities to =
celebrate.
Recognizing the benefits of a day spent outdoors with family and =
friends,
Governor Jeb Bush signed a proclamation highlighting July as Recreation =
and
Parks Month. Celebrated by both the nation and state, Recreation and =
Parks
Month recognizes the benefits of recreational and educational =
opportunities,
including boosting the economy, attracting new businesses, strengthening
families and neighborhood involvement.
"From the crystal clear waters of our freshwater springs to the =
armaments
preserved in centuries-old forts, Florida's award-winning state parks =
offer
something for everyone," said Florida Park Service Director Mike =
Bullock.
"During Recreation and Parks Month, I invite all Floridians to enjoy the
historical resources, recreational opportunities and wildlife that make =
our
park system one of the best in the nation."
Nominated as a finalist for the Gold Medal award honoring the Nation's =
Best
State Park Service, Florida's state park system is one of the largest in =
the
country with 159 parks spanning more than 730,000 acres and more than =
100
miles of sandy white beach. From swimming and diving in rivers and =
springs to
birding and fishing or hiking and riding on natural scenic trails, =
Florida's
state parks offer year-around outdoor activities for all ages. Battle
reenactments and Native American festivals celebrate Florida's unique
history, while art shows, museums and lighthouses offer a window into
Florida's cultural heritage.=20
Come see all we have to offer at http://www.floridastateparks.org =20
NEW FEATURES!
o One Tank Adventures
http://www.floridastateparks.org/information/1TankAdventures.cfm=20
With rising gasoline prices, close-to-home Florida State Parks offer the
perfect avenue for family relaxation or recreation. Just outside your =
door,
many state park adventures await within a short car ride. Plan your
affordable family getaway right here. Simply indicate your starting =
point,
and the website will locate all Florida State Parks within a 100-mile =
radius.
World-class beaches, springs, rivers and lakes, historic and cultural =
sites,
and abundant wildlife watching are around the corner. Start your state =
park
adventure today!
o Invite your Friends and family to a State Park Event!
http://www.floridastateparks.org/FLEVite.cfm=20
Invite your friends to any of our State Park Events quickly and easily. =
Just
input the e-mail addresses of up to 5 of your friends or acquaintances, =
and
we will send them a courtesy e-mail inviting them to this event. You, =
and
your friends can do so with the confidence that we will never send out
unwanted e-mails to those you invite.
o New Event Search
http://www.floridastateparks.org/Events.cfm=20
Events at Florida State Parks are always fun and educational for the =
whole
family. Come on in, and join in the fun in the Real Florida!
o New Ranger Programs Search
http://www.floridastateparks.org/RangerProg.cfm=20
Florida State Parks offer many opportunities to interact with our =
experienced
staff of Park Rangers. These Ranger Programs range from learning
opportunities to sharing the spirit of camp life with our visitors. =
Please
see the list of available Ranger Programs below to see how we can =
enhance
your visit to our Parks, and give you skills or experiences that you =
will
remember for a lifetime.
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JULY IS RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH
Florida’s award-winning state parks offer 159 =
opportunities to celebrate.
Recognizing the benefits of a day spent outdoors with =
family and friends, Governor Jeb Bush signed a proclamation highlighting =
July as Recreation and Parks Month. Celebrated by both the nation and =
state, Recreation and Parks Month recognizes the benefits of =
recreational and educational opportunities, including boosting the =
economy, attracting new businesses, strengthening families and =
neighborhood involvement.
“From the crystal clear waters of our freshwater =
springs to the armaments preserved in centuries-old forts, =
Florida’s award-winning state parks offer something for =
everyone,” said Florida Park Service Director Mike Bullock. =
“During Recreation and Parks Month, I invite all Floridians to =
enjoy the historical resources, recreational opportunities and wildlife =
that make our park system one of the best in the =
nation.”
Nominated as a finalist for the Gold Medal award =
honoring the Nation’s Best State Park Service, Florida’s =
state park system is one of the largest in the country with 159 parks =
spanning more than 730,000 acres and more than 100 miles of sandy white =
beach. From swimming and diving in rivers and springs to birding and =
fishing or hiking and riding on natural scenic trails, Florida’s =
state parks offer year-around outdoor activities for all ages. Battle =
reenactments and Native American festivals celebrate Florida’s =
unique history, while art shows, museums and lighthouses offer a window =
into Florida’s cultural heritage.
Come see all we have to offer at http://www.floridastateparks.org
NEW FEATURES!
o One Tank Adventures
http://www.floridastateparks.org/information/1TankAdventur=
es.cfm
With rising =
gasoline prices, close-to-home Florida State Parks offer the perfect =
avenue for family relaxation or recreation. Just outside your door, many =
state park adventures await within a short car ride. Plan your =
affordable family getaway right here. Simply indicate your starting =
point, and the website will locate all Florida State Parks within =
a 100-mile radius. World-class beaches, =
springs, rivers and lakes, historic and cultural sites, and abundant =
wildlife watching are around the corner. Start your state park adventure =
today!
o Invite your Friends and family to a State Park =
Event!
http://www.floridastateparks.org/FLEVite.cfm<=
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Invite your friends to any of our State Park Events quickly and easily. =
Just input the e-mail addresses of up to 5 of your friends or =
acquaintances, and we will send them a courtesy e-mail inviting them to =
this event. You, and your friends can do so with the confidence that we =
will never send out unwanted e-mails to those you =
invite.
o New Event Search
http://www.floridastateparks.org/Events.cfm
Events at =
Florida State Parks are always fun and educational for the whole family. =
Come on in, and join in the fun in the Real Florida!
o New Ranger Programs Search
http://www.floridastateparks.org/RangerProg.cfm=
Florida =
State Parks offer many opportunities to interact with our experienced =
staff of Park Rangers. These Ranger Programs range from learning =
opportunities to sharing the spirit of camp life with our visitors. =
Please see the list of available Ranger Programs below to see how we can =
enhance your visit to our Parks, and give you skills or experiences that =
you will remember for a lifetime.
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