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- A Taste of Hellas
- Gifting in Greek
- SpongeORama!
- Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail gets $19 million
- Pasco’s Boardwalk to Nowhere
- Anita Bryant and Florida Orange Juice
- The Rickenbacker Causeway Opens
- Share the Experience Photo Contest
- St. Augustine Alligator Farm, circa 1960s
- Beware the gatekeepers of technology!
- Make New Media Work for You
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Love to Hike?
Love to Hike?
Get inspired to get outdoors in time for National Trails Day. I'm hosting a free seminar series with hiking experts who'll answer your questions on family hiking, best gear, top trails, backpacking basics, and more! Starts Jun 1, register today! http://www.lovetohike.comExplore your Backyard
Orlando and Central Florida: An Explorer's Guide
Just released! This latest edition in the Explorer's Guide series treats you to the backroads and small towns of Central Florida, sweeping from Crystal River in the northwest to Malabar in the southeast. Looking for city fun? We've got that too, covering Orlando and Tampa's best restaurants, shopping, museums, and more. Be a tourist in your own backyard with in-depth information for traveling the center of the Sunshine State. Now available at a major bookstore near you.Fantastic Flora
Exploring Florida's Botanical Wonders
It's a travel guide for flower lovers, an inspiration for you to get out and see the beauty that natural Florida provides year-round. Learn where to find the biggest cypresses, the oldest oaks, the prairies full of pitcher plants, the sweet spots for wildflower walks, and the best public gardens that Florida has to offer. From tropical forests to cultivated formal rose gardens, my newest book helps you awaken your senses while you explore Florida.|
I'm a member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), the American Journalists and Authors Association (ASJA), the Florida Outdoor Writers Association (FOWA), and the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and do public speaking. Have a question? Contact me! |
Welcome! I'm Sandra Friend, and since you've stopped by, you've probably read one of my books or articles. I'm known as Florida's hiking expert, thanks to more than 2,000 miles of trekking the Sunshine State and eight books reviewing our trails, plus a popular website for Florida hikers. I'm also a leading authority on Florida travel, and write about history and earth science as well. 