16 Mar 13
Passed by Dinosaur World theme park 1 of 3 outdoor museums created by Swedish businessman Christer Svensson. See up close the amazing creatures that once ruled the Earth. The life sized dinosaur models beckon you to learn, have fun, or just enjoy a quiet encounter with the past.
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16 Mar 13
Visiting Tampa, Florida Settlers arrived after the Army established Fort Brooke in 1824 & in 1849 Tampa first incorporated. Tampa may mean "sticks of fire" in the Calusa tribe language that lived nearby. Sports home to NFL’s Buccaneers, NHL’s Lightning & NASL’s Rowdies.
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16 Mar 13
Event at International Plaza The most distinctive shopping & dining destination of Tampa & Florida's West Coast. There are three fashionable department stores, over 200 specialty shops and Bay Street at the Plaza... an open-air village of fine restaurants and small boutiques.
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16 Mar 13
Passed by Disney custom utility pole This unique structure is seen at exit 62, "World Drive," the main entry to Disney World from Interstate-4. Mickey's ears are even lit up after dark! When the kids see this they know Mickey is not far away... no more "are we there yet?"
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16 Mar 13
Passing by Fantasy of Flight theme park Aviation-themed attraction showcasing vintage aircraft from the world’s largest private collection; simulators, interactive exhibits, tour of aircraft maintenance areas, restoration & back lots, daily aerial demonstrations and rides are available.
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16 Mar 13
Traveling along Florida's Interstate-4 From the day President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, the Interstate System has been a part of our culture. The 1st I-4 segment opened 1959. Current route completed in 1971, 132 miles - Tampa to Daytona Beach.
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16 Mar 13
Visiting Lakeland, Florida Founded by Abraham Munn, who purchased 80 acres of land in what is now downtown in 1882. Baseball’s Detroit Tigers have been spring training here since 1934. Sun-n-Fun Fly-In & air show each April. Largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.
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16 Mar 13
Visiting the United States A federal constitutional republic comprised of 50-states, several territorial possessions, and a federal capital district. The country is situated mostly in central North America between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans, bordered by Canada and Mexico.
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16 Mar 13
A Florida art souvenir Between the famously sunny climate, tremendous coastline, world’s largest cruise ship port, and a variety of amusement parks, it is no wonder that tourism is the largest part of the "Sunshine State’s" economy. Alligator is the official state reptile.
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16 Mar 13
Visiting Florida Did you know… Florida has the most coastline of any of the contiguous states & the lowest highpoint of any of the states. 663-miles of beaches. In 1565, Spain created the first permanent settlement in St. Augustine. Became the 27th US state in 1845.
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16 Mar 13
Visiting Orlando, Florida History dates back to 1838 & the height of the Seminole Wars & was incorporated in 1875. Basketball’s Orlando Magic calls the city home court. Once known solely for cotton, cattle & citrus industries; now a leading worldwide vacation destination.
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16 Mar 13
Lodging near Orlando International Airport The 2nd busiest airport in FL, 13th in the US and 29th in the world by passenger traffic. Formerly known as McCoy AFB until closure and all Air Force flight operations ceased in early 1975. You were in a TB hotel nearby that caters to this airport.
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14 Mar 13
Riding the TB Commuter/shuttle Thank you, Geo-trackable owner, for activating your actual or virtual/proxy Travel Bug, Geocoin and/or tag; thus entrusting fellow Geocachers with their movement. I can only hope that my efforts with yours bring as much pleasure to you as it has me.
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18 Jul 11
100.000 Caches 100.000 Caches
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