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The beauty and diversity of Titusville's unique ecosystems are much too well kept secrets.
Well, "the secret is out!" Please enjoy a virtual ecotourism visit:
Our Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge features 140,000 acres with over 1000 plant and 500 animal species, including 16 threatened or endangered mammals. It is one of the world's premier birding sites.
The adjacent Canaveral National Seashore features 24 miles of unspoiled Atlantic beach. Watch a sea turtle lay her eggs.
Our county wide Environmentally Endangered Lands purchasing program has set aside a variety of beautiful ecosystems including the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary.
Not many places offer such unique variety. In fact, our National areas have been ranked eleventh in the world among Ecotourist destinations that "give the most enriching experience." The ranking was produced from a survey by Weissmann Travel Reports (WTR). WTR is an encyclopedia of travel used primarily by professionals (a consumer version is available on AOL). [We were ranked alongside the finest ecotourism destinations in Rwanda, Botswana, Ecuador, Wyoming, Antarctica, Australia, India, Manitoba, Costa Rica and Lapland.]
When you have enjoyed your virtual visit, we invite you to come and experience the real thing. The folks at any of the sites below will be happy to help you with your ecotourism planning.
Here are some "outdoor" activities that ecotourists enjoy:
| | Ace of Hearts Ranch
| | A Day Away Kayak Tours | |
| | Jungle Adventures
| | Old Fashioned AirBoat Rides | |
| | Grasshopper Airboat Ecotours
| | Airboat Rides at Midway | |
| | Florida Pioneer Airboat Tours | |
Ecotourists will find truly hospitable places to stay:
| | Space Shuttle Inn - Best Western Hotel | |
| | Manatee Hammock Campground (tent & RV) | |
| | Crystal Lake RV Park | |
| | Holiday Inn Riverfront - KSC | |
| | Riverside Inn - KSC | |
| | Ramada Inn - Kennedy Space Center | |
| | Casa Coquina Bed & Breakfast | |
We have many fine restaurants:
| | Dixie Crossroads
| | Paul's Smokehouse | |
| | Valentino's Family Restaurant
| | Kelsey's Pizzeria | |
| | Mr. Submarine & Salads | |
- Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex with the Astronaut Hall of Fame is an international travel destination.
- The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, with it's great Airshow in March, is right here.
- Our American Police Hall of Fame is The Nation's First Museum, Attraction and Memorial Honoring All Police In Federal, State, County and Local Departments
- We boast a fine local playhouse and historical society/museum, and the Titusville Art League has a wonderful Gallery.
- Downtown Titusville is on the Registry of Historic Places and features a well marked Historic Walk. It is next to our beautiful Veterans Memorial and Space Walk of Fame, which are on our waterfront. The first Saturday of the month features a Street Party or a Cruise-In. Enjoy an Art Walk among the galleries on third Fridays.
- You can go to the websites of over 80 nearby Places to Go & Things to Do.
- Our Calendar of Events gives details on daily activities.
- We love to celebrate, and you can read all about our many Festivals.
- Melbourne, Orlando and Daytona Beach are but an hour or so away.
- We are located on Interstate Route 95 and two major east-west highways.
- Fine airports, international and private plane, are nearby.
- The place to pull in when you are boating down the Intercoastal Waterway is the Titusville Municipal Marina, just south of Marker 37.
North Brevard is a great place to visit - to work - raise a family - to retire.
Enjoy exploring us first, here on the Internet.
We would love to hear from you: eMail Us,
and we would love to welcome you to our wild backyard.
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| This Link Exchange was started on December 8, 1997. We feel that exchanging EcoTourism and environment related links gives our viewers an opportunity to discover Eco opportunities around the world. In turn, we can be discovered by their viewers. Many of these sites contain beautiful photographs; thus an opportunity for virtual travel. |
 "Your Guide to Exploring Natural Florida." A Magazine: in print & on the Internet; eMail discussion.
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Global-Weblinks.com - International web directory of quality family friendly sites.
Eco-Source - Ecotourism and Sustainable Development resources.
A Comprehensive Travel & Relocation Resource (pg. 2)
Ecotravel Center - Conservation International's unique approach to ecotourism.
Eco Travels in the U.S.A.
Adventure Tour Directory - Information and services on various adventure programs. Colorado/world
Fiji's Hidden Paradise Eco Lodge - Fiji Travel - Eco Resorts; Fiji.
Destination: Adventure! - Where in the world do you want to go today? We make it happen.
Avalon Adventure - Outdoor activity courses and holidays - UK
Wildscapes Safaris -- Nationally Accredited Wildlife Ecotours - Australia.
Zambezi Safari & Travel Co. - Safaris and adventure travel in the Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe.
Rainforest Ecolodge - Discover the Samoa 2000 Trail with Eco-Tour Samoa.
Ojibway Nature Centre, Your link to nature in Windsor, Point Pelee and Essex County, Ontario.
Mediterraneo - Eco-Tourism, nature and culture, in Italy.
Victory Yacht Cruises - Cape Horn, Patagonia, Antarctica ... from Tierra Del Fuego, Chili.
Virgin Islands Environmental Resource Station - Eco-tour packages in the US Virgin Islands.
Tasmanian Highland Tours - Bushwalking Adventure Tours; Australia.
Borneo Eco Tours - Culture, trekking, rafting, safari cruise, botanical & birdwatching. Malaysia.
Silver Waters of Lake Ontario - Tours, and sailing instruction, on and by Lake Ontario; New York.
New Mexico DeTours! - Backcountry tours to ruins, caves, ghost towns & spectacular mountains.
Betty's Travel Kiosk - Personal Travel Info: Packing list, travel tips, photo hints, customs, medical, etc.
Big Volcano Ecotourism Resource Centre - Comprehesive guide to sustainable tourism. Australia.
Saving Habits - Environmentally sensitive places that are for sale.
Wilderness Trekker Home Page - Hiking, canoeing, biking club in Central Florida.
High Trek Snowdonia - Trekking holidays in North Wales, weekend courses.
The Green Culture an on-line catalog of environmentally friendly products including Eco-Travel.
www.ecocanada.com - A gateway to the world of conservation and sustainability; Saskatchewan, Canada.
Escape to National Parks! - Travel advice for parents and teachers planning trips to U.S. parks.
RV Zone - The Internet RV & Camping Guide.
Dragonfly Expeditions - Purveyors of Uncommon Adventures in South Florida and the Caribbean.
Wonderful Italy - Find every kind of tourist information about Italy.
Planeta.com - Eco Travels in Latin America website.
RedJellyfish.com - Our environmental super directory is a gateway to everything natural, organic and socially responsible.
Environmental Organizations Online (EOO): Over 6,400 links with descriptions for Environmental Organizations Online.
Cairns Today - Guide for hotel accommodation and tour information in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Panda Sailing Charters: Operating out of Melbourne, Florida. Providing custom sailing trips, including Pelican Island N.W.R.
RUES Hotel Selection: EcoFriendly Hotels Worldwide
Kruger National Park, South Africa - Ultimate African safari, reservations, accommodation, bookings, enquiries and maps.
Costa Rica Travel Vacation Information: Come, experience the most beautiful adventure of your life.
Vancouver Island Hiking Tours: Your passage to the wild heart of British Columbia's coastal ecosystems.
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Florida Greenways and Trails
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| We encourage Ecotourism destinations and providers to send us their URL, name and a 10-12 word description (not advertisement).
In turn we expect a link from their site to: "Ecotourism on Florida's Space Coast: Descriptions of destinations, activities, and hospitality; an area guide." |
On January 31, 2000 we received this eMail:
"Britannica.com is contacting you because our editors have selected your site (Ecotourism in North Brevard) as one of the best on the Internet when reviewed for quality, accuracy of content, presentation and usability." |
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