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Many Florida state parks open on Thanksgiving

November 26, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Most of Florida’s 171 state parks will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

World’s tallest roller coaster set to open in Orlando in 2016

November 23, 2014 The Travel Trolley

A proposed roller coaster in Orlando, Fla., will be the world’s tallest roller coaster, its developers say.

Give thanks for hunting opportunities galore

November 1, 2014 Tony Young

November means the 2014-15 huntin’ season is in full swing. In this month’s column, I cover almost everything you need to know about general gun, fall turkey, quail, snipe and the second phase of mourning and white-winged dove season.

Cooler weather brings more hunting opportunities

October 2, 2014 Tony Young

Football season is in full swing, and the 2014-15 hunting season is cranking up. Heck, in Zone A, they’re already into general gun season. But for the rest of us, I’d like to cover some things you should know regarding three hunting seasons that are just around the corner: muzzleloading gun, gray squirrel and the first phase of dove.

Five Southeastern getaways for Labor Day weekend

August 28, 2014 Todd DeFeo

More people are projected to travel this Labor Day, a positive sign consumer spending is returning to normal.

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame tells the story of nation’s space heroes

February 11, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

Some of the names are embedded in the American psyche like few other modern-day figures: Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell and Sally Ride. They along with more than 70 other space pioneers have earned their way into American history by daring to dream big, working with determination and embracing the unknown in the line of duty.

Space Shuttle Astronauts Shannon Lucid and Jerry Ross Selected for 2014 Induction in U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

February 7, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

Space shuttle astronauts Shannon Lucid, the only American woman to serve aboard the Russian Space Station Mir, and Jerry Ross, the first human to complete seven space shuttle missions, have been selected for induction in the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.

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Up-close tour of Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to end Feb. 11

January 21, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

Visitors interested in receiving unprecedented access to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center now have until only Feb. 11 to enjoy the KSC Up-Close Tour of the VAB.

Monument of States in Kissimmee, Florida, delighting visitors since 1943

January 14, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The 40-foot-tall “Monument of States” was built from stones from all 48 states at the time of its completion. The structure contains 1,500 rocks from all 50 states and 22 countries. A number of parties, including tourists, governors, a prime minister and President Franklin D. Roosevelt, also donated stones to the cause.

‘Big Daddy’ Don Garlits’ museum showcases drag racing history

August 27, 2013 Todd DeFeo

When it comes to listing the best drag car racers of all time, Don Garlits is sure to be near, if not at, the top of any list.