Trudging through the swamp doesn’t sound like the typical Florida vacation, does it? Not exactly white sand beaches, but equally as stereotypical if you really think about it. Bookended by beaches, the interior of Florida is pretty much swamp or swamp-like land. Hence the reason we had to climb up the tree to get the checkpoint, which yes, was suspended over the swamp. To make it all the more interesting, this point we bushwacked to off the plotted course with some advanced orienteering. Imagine our surprise when we saw it suspended 10 feet out in the mud! All in the day of an adventure racer!
IF YOU GO: Saying the word Florida immediatelybrings to mind beaches, nightlife and vacation. The truth is that Florida has a beach perimeter, but a rather wild interior. Let’s start with the beach. The white sand beaches of Florida are second to none in this world. Trust us, we’ve been to many, I mean, many gorgeous beaches around the world and it was rare to find one as gorgeous and clean as Florida’s. The gulf coast of Florida is known for sugar sand beaches and warm water. Not as built up as the Atlantic coast, there are still relatively untouched barrier islands that make for a great spot to relax. Florida’s Atlantic Coast is perhaps better known for it’s joie de vivre. Between Miami and Daytona there’s something always going on. USA Tours almost always include Florida, no wonder!
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