Summer is Here
I don’t know about you, but summertime is in full swing and I am so excited! Ah, vacations, BBQs, and long, sunny days. Sure, it can get pretty doggone hot in Florida this time of year, but there are still plenty of things to Do and still keep cool.
Florida Springs
Visit one of the many Florida Springs throughout Florida near you! One of my favorites is Wekiwa Springs, just north of Orlando where the water temps are 72 degrees all year around! Make sure to arrive super early because the park fills to capacity quickly.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Wekiwa-Springs
http://www.floridasprings.org/visit
Airboat Tours
There’s nothing like the wind in your face as you speed along lakes and rivers in search of gators and other wildlife. Best time to see wildlife is early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Black Hammock Adventures & Airboat Rides runs along the largest alligator population in Florida in Lake Jesup.
http://www.blackhammockairboatrides.com
Visit the Zoo
Zoos nowadays offer a lot more than just viewing exotic animals from a distance. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
offers unique opportunities to feed giraffes and rhino encounters. Plus, there are plenty of shady areas, ziplines, fun splash grounds, and sunset happy hours for those 21+.
http://www.centralfloridazoo.org
Get Some Ice Cream
Whether it’s soft serve, gelato, slushies, or banana splits, there is nothing more refreshing than a cold dessert on a hot summer day.
https://jeremiahsice.com
Go Rock Climbing
Ok, Florida many not be synonymous with climbing rocks, but at least there’s the opportunity to Do it in air conditioned comfort or during an afternoon thunderstorm.
http://aiguille.com
Take a Swing at Miniature Golf
Golfing at night can be so much fun! Many places open until 11pm nightly.
https://www.congoriver.com/altamonte-springs-experience-the-congo-golf.html
Enjoy the Nightlife Outdoors
Plenty of restaurants and bars have outdoor areas to hang out, enjoy the sunset, and watch the stars.
http://www.thebreezewayrestaurantandbar.com
So, stay hydrated, drink plenty of liquids, and get out and Do florida!
Chad
Florida Springs
Visit one of the many Florida Springs throughout Florida near you! One of my favorites is Wekiwa Springs, just north of Orlando where the water temps are 72 degrees all year around! Make sure to arrive super early because the park fills to capacity quickly.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Wekiwa-Springs
http://www.floridasprings.org/visit
Airboat Tours
There’s nothing like the wind in your face as you speed along lakes and rivers in search of gators and other wildlife. Best time to see wildlife is early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Black Hammock Adventures & Airboat Rides runs along the largest alligator population in Florida in Lake Jesup.
http://www.blackhammockairboatrides.com
Visit the Zoo
Zoos nowadays offer a lot more than just viewing exotic animals from a distance. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
offers unique opportunities to feed giraffes and rhino encounters. Plus, there are plenty of shady areas, ziplines, fun splash grounds, and sunset happy hours for those 21+.
http://www.centralfloridazoo.org
Get Some Ice Cream
Whether it’s soft serve, gelato, slushies, or banana splits, there is nothing more refreshing than a cold dessert on a hot summer day.
https://jeremiahsice.com
Go Rock Climbing
Ok, Florida many not be synonymous with climbing rocks, but at least there’s the opportunity to Do it in air conditioned comfort or during an afternoon thunderstorm.
http://aiguille.com
Take a Swing at Miniature Golf
Golfing at night can be so much fun! Many places open until 11pm nightly.
https://www.congoriver.com/altamonte-springs-experience-the-congo-golf.html
Enjoy the Nightlife Outdoors
Plenty of restaurants and bars have outdoor areas to hang out, enjoy the sunset, and watch the stars.
http://www.thebreezewayrestaurantandbar.com
So, stay hydrated, drink plenty of liquids, and get out and Do florida!
Chad
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About the Host/Creator
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As a native Floridian, Chad Crawford has always loved his home state, and he’s made it his mission to share it with the world. He’s often called Florida’s Ambassador for this very reason. Emmy award-winning how to Do florida with Chad Crawford began as a way to combine Chad’s passions – filmmaking, Florida, and literally anything outdoors – but has evolved into a passion project. The more he travels the state, meeting people whose livelihood is the land (and water), the more aware he has become of the issues facing Florida – namely the water crisis. He has worked alongside Florida Fish and Wildlife, Coastal Conservation Association, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Agriculture, Everglades Foundation, Captains for Clean Water, and author Richard Louv in directed efforts to help preserve Florida’s natural resources, and to communicate how we can all be part of solving the environmental problems the state is facing today.
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Recognizing that the next generation needs be part of this conversation, he created an Emmy award-winning kids’ show, The Outsiders Club. The series is geared toward kids and young families, takes place outdoors, and educates viewers in a fun and meaningful way about how they can care for Florida’s environment. Chad uses his platforms to create fans of Florida, but more importantly, he’s interested in creating advocates for Florida. He often says, “When people experience the real Florida they are more likely to take interest in the issues that affect it.” His famous sign-off “Get out and Do Florida” has incited a movement of people, stoking renewed interest in our state’s environmental issues. He encourages his fans to both enjoy Florida and be part of preserving its resources, saying, “If we all do just a little, well, that’s a lot.” Chad and his wife live in Central Florida with their four children.
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