[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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FACE=3D"Verdana">Florida&#8217;s award-winning state parks offer 159 =
opportunities to celebrate.</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN =
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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.

&#8220;From the crystal clear waters of our freshwater =
springs to the armaments preserved in centuries-old forts, =
Florida&#8217;s award-winning state parks offer something for =
everyone,&#8221; said Florida Park Service Director Mike Bullock. =
&#8220;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.&#8221;

Nominated as a finalist for the Gold Medal award =
honoring the Nation&#8217;s Best State Park Service, Florida&#8217;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&#8217;s =
state parks offer year-around outdoor activities for all ages. Battle =
reenactments and Native American festivals celebrate Florida&#8217;s =
unique history, while art shows, museums and lighthouses offer a window =
into Florida&#8217;s cultural heritage.

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</SPAN><SPAN LANG=3D"en-us"><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">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</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG=3D"en-us"><B> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">100-mile radius</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN =
LANG=3D"en-us"><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">. 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!</FONT></SPAN></P>

o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Invite your Friends and family to a State Park =
Event! 
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.floridastateparks.org/FLEVite.cfm">http://www.floridastateparks.org/FLEVite.cfm<=
/SPAN></A> 
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Event Search 
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.floridastateparks.org/Events.cfm">http://www.floridastateparks.org/Events.cfm</SP=
AN></A> 
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Ranger Programs Search 
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.floridastateparks.org/RangerProg.cfm">http://www.floridastateparks.org/RangerProg.cfm=
</A> 
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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