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Visiting Bambi in Florida

No, not at Walt Disney World. Head south to the lower Florida Keys and you’ll find the National Key Deer Refuge. Established in 1957, its first manager used to leave polite notes on the windshields of cars owned by repeat poachers–that’s before he put a few bullet holes in the gas tank or the engine. Time has not diminished the fervency refuge managers display to protect the diminutive deer in their care. Only now they use more orthodox measures to secure the safety of the endangered Key deer. You can see their tactics first hand when you visit the 8,400-acre … Continue reading →

Spring Break Destinations

Since much of the country is either digging out or hunkering down for what the Weather Channel is calling “Valentine’s Day Storm 2007,” I thought it would be appopriate to turn the travel spotlight on destinations that typically experience much milder weather conditions this time of year. Over the next few days I will highlight popular sunny spots you may want to consider putting on your list of “Spring Break Destinations.” After all, despite what it may look like outside, spring is just around the corner. KEY LARGO, FLORIDA Key Largo, Florida is the northernmost island of the Florida Keys … Continue reading →