Michael66
31-05-06, 08:59
Als het over de omgeving van Tampa Bay gaat, gaat het meestal over de stranden, Busch Gardens, de sporten (Devil Rays, Buccaneers, Lightning etc), dolfijnen-tours etc.
Maar er is zoveel meer te doen en te zien. Misschien niet zo bekend, niet zo spectaculair. Daarentegen wel erg leuk om net even wat anders te doen, net even wat anders te zien.
De beschrijvingewn heb ik gekopiëerd uit de betreffende artikelen. Je ziet hieronder steeds drie foto's, die betrekking hebben op de drie onderstaande bezienswaardigheden.
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http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00005/10_AndersonPark_35pBW_5035d.jpg http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00003/17AlLopez_35pBW_jpg_3320d.jpg http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/8027/sford0193cb.jpg
A.L. Anderson Park (http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/01_Anderson.htm)
Named for a former Pinellas County Commissioner with a big heart for area conservation.Top-notch views of Lake Tarpon and Salmon Bay, rolling grassy hills, forests of oak and cypress, playgrounds, open fields, fishing, picnic pavilions, a big shady dog park and bustling boating, hiking and biking facilities make this a Pinellas Park not to be missed. Extra linkje (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article13412.ece).
Al Lopez Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article11987.ece)
The park, just a punt and a bunt from Raymond James Stadium and Legends Field, thrusts a determined green jaw into Tampa's urban landscape. Named for Ybor City-born Baseball Hall of Famer Al Lopez, this is a classic urban park, equal parts gritty city and stubborn, occasionally exotic, nature. here else can you see peacocks strut their stuff while a car dealer's announcements boom through the woods?
Alderman's Ford Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12972.ece)
More than 1,100 acres of hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, camping and general all purpose fun make this magnificent park along the Alafia River a great place for the whole family. Alderman's Ford gets high marks for its cool boardwalk bridges, scenic views of the Alafia River, wide paved trails that can accommodate a lot of foot and bicycle traffic, abundant clean restrooms at frequent intervals along the trail and great picnic facilities.
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http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00003/st-clait-mug_jpg_3847d.jpg No picture of "The Baker House" http://www.28news.com/images/stories/2003/06/0617lifeguard.jpg
Anclote River Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12719.ece)
The centerpiece of the 30-acre park is the Anclote River waterfront beach, where you can fish, swim or watch big boats cruise the channel. Anclote River Park is a natural oasis in this industrial corner of Holiday, one of only four small gulf parks in Pasco. The park features a sandy beach with a lifeguard on duty, fishing, a playground, volleyball, concession stands, picnic areas and restrooms and showers.
The Baker House (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article13738.ece)
The Baker House is billed as the "Oldest Cracker House in est Pasco." It was built in 1882 by Samuel Baker, whose descendant, Gordon Baker, gives tours of the home today. If a glimpse of our vanishing cracker history isn't reason enough for visiting this 123-year-old "amalgamation of country carpentry and the skills of a shipwright" then come just to enjoy native son Gordon Baker's personalized tour of the home.
Ben T. Davis Beach (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article11382.ece)
Comprises the bulk of Tampa's " shoreline," a few hundred feet of white sandy beach fringing the Courtney Campbell Parkway and overlooking Tampa Bay. Don't be fooled by its size or location. This is a beautiful little beach, with plenty of parking (metered), park benches, picnic shelters, concessions, grills, volley ball nets, a cordoned swimming area and lifeguard stands. The views are great and the setting peaceful, especially on a weekday afternoon.
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http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00003/38gamer_40pCMYK_jpg_3735d.jpg http://www.brookercreek.org/images/EEC.jpg http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00002/20atplay_fullBW_jpg_2915d.jpg
Brooker Creek Headwaters Preserve (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12459.ece)
The preserve marks the headwaters of Brooker Creek, a vital tributary that winds through three counties on its way to Lake Tarpon, where it supplies 40 percent of the lake's water. Trails are numerous and interesting, vistas are spectacular, wildlife abundant. Sixty percent of the preserve is wetlands, but there's a huge variation in terrain, from cypress swamps to pine flatwoods, and from hardwood hammocks to wide grasslands. It's a plant- and animal-lovers' paradise, home to everything from the threatened hooded pitcher plant and the Catesby lily to deer, sandhill cranes, Sherman's fox squirrels and bobcats.
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article14313.ece)
Billed as Pinellas County's "wildest place," Brooker Creek Preserve is 8,500 acres of watershed, forest and wildlife, stretching across three counties and making Lake Tarpon possible. The new $10-million Education Center is an example of a lot of money well spent, with something for everyone. Admission is free.
Cooper's Bayou Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article11302.ece)
This wide swath of shade and lawn just calls you to pull in, get out and lay back. It's a great place for a picnic, a jog or to toss a Frisbee.
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http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00003/14Dunedin_36p6_bw_jpg_3173d.jpg http://www.oakhavenriverretreat.com/images/tower.jpg http://www.sptimes.com/2006/webspecials06/travel-at-play/graphic/floridaaquarium.JPG
Dunedin Fine Art Center (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article11756.ece)
It's simply an unexpected gem of bustling art and education tucked into a residential neighborhood. The 18,000-square-foot museum houses the David L. Mason Children's Art Museum, the Gladys Douglas School for the Arts, three exhibition galleries for rotating displays, 10 studio classrooms for teaching everything from pottery to printmaking and a gallery gift shop. The Dunedin Fine Art Center offers a great way for children and adults to get the most out of visual arts - from quality gallery exhibits to engaging hands-on art education.
Flatwoods Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article15013.ece)
It's likely that this will soon be the last outpost of pine flatwoods, wetlands and cypress domes in New Tampa. It's also a great place to see all that comes with that natural landscape, from an abundance of wildflowers, to wild turkeys, deer, hawks, armadillos and the occasional bobcat. There are covered picnic areas with grills near the Morris Bridge Road entrance, as well as restrooms, a pay telephone, cold drinks and a bike wash at the Flatwoods Visitor Center.
Florida Aquarium (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article11169.ece)
The Florida Aquarium is a Tampa treasure. The nonprofit aquarium is swimming in possibilities for fun and learning, with a robust calendar of special events, classes, programs and activities. It's got something for everyone, including outdoor play areas and fine dining.
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http://www.sptimes.com/2006/webspecials06/travel-at-play/graphic/fortdesoto.jpg http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/images/howard_beach.jpg http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2559/mushandson23ib.jpg
Fort De Soto Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article14280.ece)
At Fort DeSoto couples read, kids play football and sunbathers bask in the summer rays as they enjoy America's #1 Beach according to Dr. Stephen Leatherman, better known as Dr. Beach. Fort De Soto is Pinellas County's largest park, with 1,136 acres stretching across five interconnected islands. In addition to the fort that's right, a real fort!, there are 3 miles of beach, two fishing piers, a boat launch area, 14 large picnic shelters, a dog park, nearly 7 miles of hiking trails, more than 2 miles of canoe trails and a campground.
Fred Howard Park (http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/06_Howard.htmhttp://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12568.ece)
Howard Park is full of great recreational opportunities, with nine picnic shelters, three playgrounds, a ballfield, watercraft launching areas, fishing, swimming and some of the best sunsets around. A mile-long causeway, along which visitors can fish, jog, launch windsurfers or just lounge, leads to a broad sandy recreational beach on the gulf. Extra linkje (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12568.ece).
Great Explorations Museum (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article13939.ece)
It's a great place to let the kids loose, and you might actually learn something, too.
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http://www.plantmuseum.com/images/museum_home.jpg http://www.riverridge-fl.com/images/image_starkey.jpg http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00003/20atplay_30pBW_jpg_3386d.jpg
Henry B. Plant Museum (http://www.plantmuseum.com/)
The Henry B. Plant Museum is the centerpiece of the University of Tampa, and one of the crown jewels of Tampa Bay history and culture. It was also a technological wonder, featuring the first elevator in Florida, electric lighting throughout, steam heat, private baths and telephones.
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park (http://www.riverridge-fl.com/tour_riverridge/starkey_wp.html)
Starkey ilderness Park encompasses an enormous 8,069-acre tract in est Pasco, reaching from the headwaters of the Anclote River to the Pithlachascotee River. Starkey ilderness Park is the mother of all wilderness parks! There are 27 miles of backcountry hiking trails; 6.5 miles of biking and skating trails connecting with the 35-mile-long Suncoast Parkway Trail; 9 miles of bridle paths; cabins, tent sites and primitive camping facilities; picnic facilities; a 200 seat pavilion; and athletic fields, volleyball courts and a playground. That's not mentioning an abundance of wildlife, space and scenery. Extra linkje.
John Chesnut Sr. Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12079.ece)
Named for an early civic-minded county commissioner, John Chesnut Park features 255 acres of Lake Tarpon waterfront R&R. It accommodates 800,000 annual visitors with a generous six-lane boat ramp, more than a dozen large picnic shelters, two playgrounds, a softball field, beach volleyball, a fishing pier, a dog park, 3,000 feet of nature trails and a scenic overlook tower with spectacular views of Lake Tarpon. Chesnut Park makes an art of picnicking, especially along the boardwalk fishing area, which offers some of the most scenic hiking in town.
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Maar er is zoveel meer te doen en te zien. Misschien niet zo bekend, niet zo spectaculair. Daarentegen wel erg leuk om net even wat anders te doen, net even wat anders te zien.
De beschrijvingewn heb ik gekopiëerd uit de betreffende artikelen. Je ziet hieronder steeds drie foto's, die betrekking hebben op de drie onderstaande bezienswaardigheden.
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http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00005/10_AndersonPark_35pBW_5035d.jpg http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00003/17AlLopez_35pBW_jpg_3320d.jpg http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/8027/sford0193cb.jpg
A.L. Anderson Park (http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/01_Anderson.htm)
Named for a former Pinellas County Commissioner with a big heart for area conservation.Top-notch views of Lake Tarpon and Salmon Bay, rolling grassy hills, forests of oak and cypress, playgrounds, open fields, fishing, picnic pavilions, a big shady dog park and bustling boating, hiking and biking facilities make this a Pinellas Park not to be missed. Extra linkje (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article13412.ece).
Al Lopez Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article11987.ece)
The park, just a punt and a bunt from Raymond James Stadium and Legends Field, thrusts a determined green jaw into Tampa's urban landscape. Named for Ybor City-born Baseball Hall of Famer Al Lopez, this is a classic urban park, equal parts gritty city and stubborn, occasionally exotic, nature. here else can you see peacocks strut their stuff while a car dealer's announcements boom through the woods?
Alderman's Ford Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12972.ece)
More than 1,100 acres of hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, camping and general all purpose fun make this magnificent park along the Alafia River a great place for the whole family. Alderman's Ford gets high marks for its cool boardwalk bridges, scenic views of the Alafia River, wide paved trails that can accommodate a lot of foot and bicycle traffic, abundant clean restrooms at frequent intervals along the trail and great picnic facilities.
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http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00003/st-clait-mug_jpg_3847d.jpg No picture of "The Baker House" http://www.28news.com/images/stories/2003/06/0617lifeguard.jpg
Anclote River Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12719.ece)
The centerpiece of the 30-acre park is the Anclote River waterfront beach, where you can fish, swim or watch big boats cruise the channel. Anclote River Park is a natural oasis in this industrial corner of Holiday, one of only four small gulf parks in Pasco. The park features a sandy beach with a lifeguard on duty, fishing, a playground, volleyball, concession stands, picnic areas and restrooms and showers.
The Baker House (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article13738.ece)
The Baker House is billed as the "Oldest Cracker House in est Pasco." It was built in 1882 by Samuel Baker, whose descendant, Gordon Baker, gives tours of the home today. If a glimpse of our vanishing cracker history isn't reason enough for visiting this 123-year-old "amalgamation of country carpentry and the skills of a shipwright" then come just to enjoy native son Gordon Baker's personalized tour of the home.
Ben T. Davis Beach (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article11382.ece)
Comprises the bulk of Tampa's " shoreline," a few hundred feet of white sandy beach fringing the Courtney Campbell Parkway and overlooking Tampa Bay. Don't be fooled by its size or location. This is a beautiful little beach, with plenty of parking (metered), park benches, picnic shelters, concessions, grills, volley ball nets, a cordoned swimming area and lifeguard stands. The views are great and the setting peaceful, especially on a weekday afternoon.
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http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00003/38gamer_40pCMYK_jpg_3735d.jpg http://www.brookercreek.org/images/EEC.jpg http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00002/20atplay_fullBW_jpg_2915d.jpg
Brooker Creek Headwaters Preserve (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12459.ece)
The preserve marks the headwaters of Brooker Creek, a vital tributary that winds through three counties on its way to Lake Tarpon, where it supplies 40 percent of the lake's water. Trails are numerous and interesting, vistas are spectacular, wildlife abundant. Sixty percent of the preserve is wetlands, but there's a huge variation in terrain, from cypress swamps to pine flatwoods, and from hardwood hammocks to wide grasslands. It's a plant- and animal-lovers' paradise, home to everything from the threatened hooded pitcher plant and the Catesby lily to deer, sandhill cranes, Sherman's fox squirrels and bobcats.
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article14313.ece)
Billed as Pinellas County's "wildest place," Brooker Creek Preserve is 8,500 acres of watershed, forest and wildlife, stretching across three counties and making Lake Tarpon possible. The new $10-million Education Center is an example of a lot of money well spent, with something for everyone. Admission is free.
Cooper's Bayou Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article11302.ece)
This wide swath of shade and lawn just calls you to pull in, get out and lay back. It's a great place for a picnic, a jog or to toss a Frisbee.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00003/14Dunedin_36p6_bw_jpg_3173d.jpg http://www.oakhavenriverretreat.com/images/tower.jpg http://www.sptimes.com/2006/webspecials06/travel-at-play/graphic/floridaaquarium.JPG
Dunedin Fine Art Center (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article11756.ece)
It's simply an unexpected gem of bustling art and education tucked into a residential neighborhood. The 18,000-square-foot museum houses the David L. Mason Children's Art Museum, the Gladys Douglas School for the Arts, three exhibition galleries for rotating displays, 10 studio classrooms for teaching everything from pottery to printmaking and a gallery gift shop. The Dunedin Fine Art Center offers a great way for children and adults to get the most out of visual arts - from quality gallery exhibits to engaging hands-on art education.
Flatwoods Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article15013.ece)
It's likely that this will soon be the last outpost of pine flatwoods, wetlands and cypress domes in New Tampa. It's also a great place to see all that comes with that natural landscape, from an abundance of wildflowers, to wild turkeys, deer, hawks, armadillos and the occasional bobcat. There are covered picnic areas with grills near the Morris Bridge Road entrance, as well as restrooms, a pay telephone, cold drinks and a bike wash at the Flatwoods Visitor Center.
Florida Aquarium (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article11169.ece)
The Florida Aquarium is a Tampa treasure. The nonprofit aquarium is swimming in possibilities for fun and learning, with a robust calendar of special events, classes, programs and activities. It's got something for everyone, including outdoor play areas and fine dining.
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http://www.sptimes.com/2006/webspecials06/travel-at-play/graphic/fortdesoto.jpg http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/images/howard_beach.jpg http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2559/mushandson23ib.jpg
Fort De Soto Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article14280.ece)
At Fort DeSoto couples read, kids play football and sunbathers bask in the summer rays as they enjoy America's #1 Beach according to Dr. Stephen Leatherman, better known as Dr. Beach. Fort De Soto is Pinellas County's largest park, with 1,136 acres stretching across five interconnected islands. In addition to the fort that's right, a real fort!, there are 3 miles of beach, two fishing piers, a boat launch area, 14 large picnic shelters, a dog park, nearly 7 miles of hiking trails, more than 2 miles of canoe trails and a campground.
Fred Howard Park (http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/06_Howard.htmhttp://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12568.ece)
Howard Park is full of great recreational opportunities, with nine picnic shelters, three playgrounds, a ballfield, watercraft launching areas, fishing, swimming and some of the best sunsets around. A mile-long causeway, along which visitors can fish, jog, launch windsurfers or just lounge, leads to a broad sandy recreational beach on the gulf. Extra linkje (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12568.ece).
Great Explorations Museum (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article13939.ece)
It's a great place to let the kids loose, and you might actually learn something, too.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.plantmuseum.com/images/museum_home.jpg http://www.riverridge-fl.com/images/image_starkey.jpg http://www.tbt.com/multimedia/archive/00003/20atplay_30pBW_jpg_3386d.jpg
Henry B. Plant Museum (http://www.plantmuseum.com/)
The Henry B. Plant Museum is the centerpiece of the University of Tampa, and one of the crown jewels of Tampa Bay history and culture. It was also a technological wonder, featuring the first elevator in Florida, electric lighting throughout, steam heat, private baths and telephones.
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park (http://www.riverridge-fl.com/tour_riverridge/starkey_wp.html)
Starkey ilderness Park encompasses an enormous 8,069-acre tract in est Pasco, reaching from the headwaters of the Anclote River to the Pithlachascotee River. Starkey ilderness Park is the mother of all wilderness parks! There are 27 miles of backcountry hiking trails; 6.5 miles of biking and skating trails connecting with the 35-mile-long Suncoast Parkway Trail; 9 miles of bridle paths; cabins, tent sites and primitive camping facilities; picnic facilities; a 200 seat pavilion; and athletic fields, volleyball courts and a playground. That's not mentioning an abundance of wildlife, space and scenery. Extra linkje.
John Chesnut Sr. Park (http://www.tbt.com/features/guide/article12079.ece)
Named for an early civic-minded county commissioner, John Chesnut Park features 255 acres of Lake Tarpon waterfront R&R. It accommodates 800,000 annual visitors with a generous six-lane boat ramp, more than a dozen large picnic shelters, two playgrounds, a softball field, beach volleyball, a fishing pier, a dog park, 3,000 feet of nature trails and a scenic overlook tower with spectacular views of Lake Tarpon. Chesnut Park makes an art of picnicking, especially along the boardwalk fishing area, which offers some of the most scenic hiking in town.
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