Backroads of Florida: Your Guide to Great Day Trips & Weekend Getaways

by Paul M. Franklin

Away from the bustle of Miami Beach and the tourist extravaganza of Disney World, another Florida beckons to those looking for backroads adventure, quieter fare, or more discriminating fun. This is the Florida where backroads and secret splendors unfold in a landscape rich in the flavors and colors of ancient indigenous cultures, early European settlements, Civil War battles, and myriad Caribbean influences. Authors Paul Franklin and Nancy Mikula take you to every corner of the Sunshine State, from the Panhandle to the Florida Keys, with journeys along miles of spectacular coastline and forays into the wonders of lush interior forests, pristine lakes, and otherworldly swamplands. Florida is home to nearly a dozen national parks, forests, and seashores, and Backroads of Florida explores these attractions and many more, illustrated with breathtaking color photographs throughout. The book presents the background history and culture for Florida's varied natural and human communities along with descriptions of the best destinations and sites to visit during your travels.

Genres: Travel

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Paul Franklin has been a professional photographer and writer for over twenty years. His work has appeared in numerous national magazines including Yankee, Woman's World, WoodenBoat, Travel America, Coast to Coast, Motorhome, AAA Car and Travel, Harrowsmith, Vista USA and others.

Reviews

[Colin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steered us straight out of Orlando and into some genuinely neat stuff. Weeki Wachee Springs and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge were particular treats. Makes me want to go back and explore some more areas/chapters...

[Fred Forbes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this based on two things - my love of photography and my love of the backroads of Florida. Photographic style similar to my own and informative writing. One of the great things about the state is being able to discover so many new and unique things despite having lived here over 35 years. I'll be carrying this in the car so when I have some time between business meetings I can take a spin to some areas of interest and grab my camera bag. If it can impress an old timer like me, imagine what it can do for a newcomer!

[Shelly Wall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Off the beaten path

Really enjoyed this book and I look forward to checking out some of the places the author talked about. Some great ideas for weekend trips.

[Debbie L · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found some ideas for road trips for when we are in Florida

[Regina Doherty · Rating 2 out of 5]

Has some good ideas, but a little dated at this point.