This may just be a Florida thing.
Airboat rides are a blast, pun intended.
The person who first dreamt up the idea of mounting a big block motor to the back of a flat bottom boat and then mounting an airplane propeller directly to the motor was one very disturbed individual.
But he sure knew how to have a good time! All around the peninsula of Florida you can find someone who is selling airboat rides.
In some parts of the state you can go to boat launches where you can hitch a ride without a reservation.
Strapping yourself into one of these boats is some of the best fun you can have without getting in trouble with the law.
A Trip you won't Forget One of the best ways to see the wildlife of Florida is from the seat of an airboat.
With all the noise that these boats put out you won't sneak up on anything or anyone.
However, you will see wildlife that won't see anywhere else on a single trip.
On a recent trip my wife and I took on it we saw hundreds of alligators, turtles and bald eagles.
We saw hawks, osprey and other birds of prey.
Several times during the trip our guide would drive it up the side of the river and spin it around so the airboat was pointed back at the water.
He would stop the engine and let things settle down a bit.
As he did, the wildlife would come out of hiding.
Dozens and dozens of alligators would pop their heads up to see what was happening.
Turtles and other wildlife would appear in the water and on land.
Make a Meal of it On one of these stops we got out and enjoyed a long break and picnic lunch.
Our airboat came equipped with coolers for drinks and places to store our picnic basket.
Taking a break to stretch our legs and eat our lunch was a great time to enjoy nature and have dozens of alligators pop up in the river to watch us eat.
Being from Florida, my wife and I have a respect for alligators but are not so afraid that we can't enjoy ourselves.
With our respect comes a healthy desire to not be a meal for one of these descendants of the dinosaurs.
We know not to feed them or leave anything behind that would make them too curious for the next visitor.
Picnic Baskets go Everywhere Pack your picnic basket and take it with you everywhere.
Plan your trips to include a stop along the way to eat.
On trips out of the city you certainly need to plan ahead because you won't always have a fast food restaurant to save you.
Sometimes, there just anything convenient to eat when you need it.
Whether you are going to the game, theme park or even an airboat ride, you will find that there is always time to sit and enjoy the view, the sounds and Mother Nature.
Take time to enjoy life.
Take along your picnic basket.
Airboat rides are a blast, pun intended.
The person who first dreamt up the idea of mounting a big block motor to the back of a flat bottom boat and then mounting an airplane propeller directly to the motor was one very disturbed individual.
But he sure knew how to have a good time! All around the peninsula of Florida you can find someone who is selling airboat rides.
In some parts of the state you can go to boat launches where you can hitch a ride without a reservation.
Strapping yourself into one of these boats is some of the best fun you can have without getting in trouble with the law.
A Trip you won't Forget One of the best ways to see the wildlife of Florida is from the seat of an airboat.
With all the noise that these boats put out you won't sneak up on anything or anyone.
However, you will see wildlife that won't see anywhere else on a single trip.
On a recent trip my wife and I took on it we saw hundreds of alligators, turtles and bald eagles.
We saw hawks, osprey and other birds of prey.
Several times during the trip our guide would drive it up the side of the river and spin it around so the airboat was pointed back at the water.
He would stop the engine and let things settle down a bit.
As he did, the wildlife would come out of hiding.
Dozens and dozens of alligators would pop their heads up to see what was happening.
Turtles and other wildlife would appear in the water and on land.
Make a Meal of it On one of these stops we got out and enjoyed a long break and picnic lunch.
Our airboat came equipped with coolers for drinks and places to store our picnic basket.
Taking a break to stretch our legs and eat our lunch was a great time to enjoy nature and have dozens of alligators pop up in the river to watch us eat.
Being from Florida, my wife and I have a respect for alligators but are not so afraid that we can't enjoy ourselves.
With our respect comes a healthy desire to not be a meal for one of these descendants of the dinosaurs.
We know not to feed them or leave anything behind that would make them too curious for the next visitor.
Picnic Baskets go Everywhere Pack your picnic basket and take it with you everywhere.
Plan your trips to include a stop along the way to eat.
On trips out of the city you certainly need to plan ahead because you won't always have a fast food restaurant to save you.
Sometimes, there just anything convenient to eat when you need it.
Whether you are going to the game, theme park or even an airboat ride, you will find that there is always time to sit and enjoy the view, the sounds and Mother Nature.
Take time to enjoy life.
Take along your picnic basket.
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