| Lauren Tjaden |
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| Adventure Expert |
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| A lifelong equestrian and competitor, Lauren is also a hang gliding, bicycling and water skiing enthusiast. She flew as a United States team member in the 2006 Women's World Hang Gliding Championships, winning silver. |
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| Lauren's Blog |
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| A Whole Lot of Bull |
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| July 01, 2008 |
| Ever been to a rodeo? The bronc riding is no sport for sissies, but it looks like knitting compared with bull riding.
Getting bucked off a horse is about as fun as a root canal, but after you’ve parted company with him, Mr. Horse doesn’t want ... more |
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| Flying Angels |
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| June 26, 2008 |
| Flying an airplane upside down or spinning it can be a quick way to demolish it, and that goes for the pilot, as well. Nevertheless, I understand how a pilot could get addicted to extreme attitudes in an aircraft.
One of my most incredible memories is ... more |
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| Lobsters Beware! |
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| June 18, 2008 |
| Lobsters Beware! The time has almost arrived for Lobster Mini Season again, when no rock, reef, or ledge is safe for a crustacean. The hotels of Key West and the rest of south Florida will fill, the waters will swell with boats, and for 2 ... more |
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| Fearless Flugtag Flyers Flock to Florida |
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| June 13, 2008 |
| Bobby’s face wore a look as rapt as if he had just been introduced to Angelina Jolie. Only his gaze wasn’t directed towards a beautiful woman, but instead, towards a pile of aluminum tubing scattered across the floor of his hangar.
“What’s this?” I asked, gesturing ... more |
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| Marvelous Miami Adventures |
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| May 23, 2008 |
If you’re planning to be in the Miami area, I’ve put together a list of possible things to do. It includes not only famous, well-known attractions and adventures, but also a few that are off-the-beaten-path.
- Paddle into paradise at more
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| Awesome Orlando Adventures |
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| May 23, 2008 |
| For those of you planning a trip to the Orlando area, I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite adventures for you to consider. This list is by no means complete – but it will keep you occupied for at least the first ... more |
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| Hooray for Horses |
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| May 23, 2008 |
| Florida and horses go together like puppies and cuddling. The state’s year-round moderate climate, mineral-rich water and soil, coupled with its exceptional facilities and power-house support industries make it the perfect place for breeding, training, racing, horse shows, polo, rodeos and almost every other kind ... more |
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| Daredevil Divers |
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| May 20, 2008 |
| “30 feet is about twice as high as the roof of our house! What was it like?” I asked.
“Scary as all-get-out,” Paul said. “It took all the courage I had.”
Paul was telling me about the high dives he tried at a little lake in Kansas, ... more |
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| Turtle Trouble |
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| May 14, 2008 |
| The air is rich with the perfume of salt on this warm Florida evening. A smattering of stars adorns the sky. Waves play a rhythmic, peaceful song against the beach.
The baby loggerhead turtle knows the time is right. He emerges from his nest. His ... more |
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| Diving Delight |
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| May 07, 2008 |
The colors are what surprised me the most.
Whenever I have gazed into the ocean-- even when the water was clear, or only tinted with a wisp of turquoise-- the creatures and terrain that my eyes could pick out under the waves looked muddied. I ... more |
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Recent Q & A for Lauren
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| Mountain Biking in Ocala |
| Asked by diane hickok on June 30, 2008 |
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Q: Can you tell me about mountain biking trails in the Ocala area?
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A: Hi Diane,
You're in luck! It’s a short trek to the Santos Trailhead in Belleview from Ocala (less than 20 ...read more
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| | Hiking the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail |
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Q: I am looking for info., re. walking around Lake Okeechoee.
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A: Hi Josef, You’ll love hiking the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail! As you probably know, the trail circles Lake Okeechobee, which is ...read more
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