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Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

I’m a Florida native, a roller coaster junkie, and a frequent traveler. (Long road trips are my favorite.) Born and raised in Tampa, I grew up visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. I authored the book Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Images of Modern America, which details the colorful history of the Busch Gardens theme park. As a local historian, I've also written about other popular landmarks and attractions for a variety of publications. Here, on this Travel Guide, I like sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about all the places I've been -- so you will have a good idea of what those places are like and what you should know before you go. I especially enjoy helping others plan fun trips... on a budget!

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cave trekking

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autumn driving

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canoeing florida

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swim with manatees

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florida parasailing

Ever thought about parasailing in Florida? A guide on what to look for when shopping around for parasail operators & what you can expect when you're enjoying the experience.

first theme park

What do you think the first theme park in Florida was? Disney? Busch Gardens? Nope. You can still see historically preserved remnants of this beautiful park. Read on!

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