Backroads of Florida: Along the Byways to Breathtaking Landscapes & Quirky Small Towns

by Paul M. Franklin, Nancy Mikula

Overview

Discover the hidden treasures of the Sunshine State with the second edition of this illustrated road trip guide featuring thirty-one new routes to explore!

Apart from its world-famous attractions, Florida is full of natural splendor and historic charm that can’t be found unless you know where to look. The second edition of Backroads of Florida contains all-new routes along timeless backroads with new, vibrant photography and pithy stories of what can be found on your drive.

As you explore the roads less traveled, you’ll follow in the footsteps of the Spanish explorers, pirates, and cowboys who shaped Florida’s early history. Whether it’s skimming across the Everglades in an airboat, snorkeling with manatees in a crystalline river, or paddling your kayak through a cypress swamp teeming with alligators, orchids, and tropical birds, there’s a world of excitement and beauty waiting for you. Leave Disney World and the hectic bustle of Miami Beach to the tourists. With this book, you’ve got a one-of-a-kind trip in store.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760351352
Publisher:	Quarto Publishing Group USA
Publication date:	12/20/2022
Series:	Back Roads
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	399
Sales rank:	503,355
File size:	45 MB
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About the Author

Paul Franklin is a travel photographer and writer whose work has appeared in numerous national publications, including Yankee, Wooden Boat, Travel America, Coast to Coast, Harrowsmith, and others. He has authored several books, including the Eyewitness Travel Guides Canada and Southwest USA&Las Vegas, and the AAA Spiral Guide to Washington, D.C. Franklin collaborated with Nancy Mikula on South Carolina's Plantations and Historic Homes for Voyageur Press. He is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers and the American Society of Travel Writers.
Author and researcher Nancy Mikula has a passion for exploring backroads and discovering little-known historic sites. Her articles on travel, historic, and human-interest subjects have appeared in numerous magazines in the United States and Canada, including Maturity, Leisureways, and Writer's Digest. In addition to collaborating on South Carolina's Plantations and Historic Homes, she recently authored the DK Top Ten Guide to Santa Fe, the DK Top Ten Guide to San Antonio. She is co-author of several books, including the Eyewitness Travel Guide Arizona&the Grand Canyon. She spends her winters enjoying the warmth of coastal South Carolina.