About Florida Day Trip Adventures: The Spontaneous Person’s Guide to a Well-Planned Day of Fun in Florida by Janice Pilson
Discover the Florida You’ve Been Missing
Tired of crowds, long lines, and the same old tourist spots? Florida Day Trip Adventures is your invitation to explore the Sunshine State in a whole new way. This warm, approachable guidebook uncovers nearly 100 hidden gems—quiet springs, coastal preserves, shaded trails, and charming small towns—each within a 2 to 2½ hour drive of major cities like Pensacola, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.
Whether you’re a busy parent looking for screen-free weekend plans, a retiree eager for outdoor adventures, or a curious local craving the road less traveled, this book offers simple, well-organized ideas for spontaneous fun. You’ll find:
Driving distances and estimated visit times
What to bring, when to go, and what to expect
Activities for kids, nature lovers, and history buffs
Notes on dog-friendliness and accessibility
Written in a friendly, personal voice, Florida Day Trip Adventures helps you step away from the hectic pace and rediscover the Florida that still feels wild, open, and real.
Whether you’re floating down a spring-fed river, walking under moss-draped oaks, or exploring a forgotten fishing town, this book is your passport to the quieter side of the Sunshine State.
Pack light. Drive slow. Adventure awaits.
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Author Bio:
Janice Pilson grew up in Sarasota, Florida, where early memories of quiet beaches, winding coastal roads, and moss-draped trails sparked a lifelong love of the state’s natural beauty. Though her career took her across the country, often involving extensive travel, Janice always found her way back to Florida—visiting family, reconnecting with her roots, and seizing every opportunity to explore the quiet corners of the state that most tourists overlook.
Midway through her professional life, she returned full-time to Florida for a position in Gainesville. It was there that her weekend adventures truly blossomed into something more—a decade-long exploration of the state’s backroads, hidden parks, spring-fed rivers, and forgotten towns.
Today, Janice shares her knowledge and passion for Florida’s lesser-known destinations with readers who crave peace, simplicity, and authentic experiences. She believes in real maps, slower roads, and the joy of dawdling. Her writing invites others to step off the beaten path and discover the beauty and serenity that still exist in the Sunshine State—far from theme parks and crowds.
For Janice, it’s always been a kind of treasure hunt—and now, she’s passing the map to you.
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