What’s Next? Covid-19, the 2020s and Beyond
Welcome back to the final installment of our Decades of Seminole Tourism series! Over the last year we have traced the triumphs and struggles of Seminole tourism throughout the decades, from the first forays into tourist camps to the monumental success of the casino industry. Last month, we looked at the changes to Seminole tourism in the 2010s. In particular, we celebrated and explored the impact of the Seminole Princesses. For the first time ever, a Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Member, was crowned Miss Indian World in 2019. This week, we will be looking at the extreme challenges that have faced Seminole tourism so far in the 2020s with the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, we will take a hopeful look at what’s next. In our featured image this week, you can see the first Grand Entry of the Brighton Field Day Festival & Rodeo on February 14, 2020 (photo by Beverly
Tribal Tourism Reimagined in the 1990s
In the 1990s, the Seminole Tribe reinvested their financial gains into tribal tourism, diversifying cultural attractions and leaning heavily into ecotourism.
Summer Stargazing in Big Cypress
Visiting the Everglades? Make sure to look up! Follow along this week for everything you need about summer stargazing. From supermoons to stars, the night sky is sure to dazzle.
Florida Adventure at the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation
Have you been to the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation? Join us this week as we explore all Big Cypress has to offer, and why it is a must-see destination for any traveler seeking a unique Florida adventure.
Big Cypress Seminole Reservation from the Florida Trail
Lace up your boots! This week, follow along as we learn about the Florida Trail, a meandering scenic national trail that travels through some of Florida’s wildest areas.
Welcome to Florida’s Wet Season!
Welcome to Florida’s Wet Season! Hurricane season started just a few days ago on June 1st. This week, follow along for a comprehensive rundown of wet season in Florida. From shifts in weather, birds and animals you may spot, and tips and tricks, there is information for every Florida traveler.
For the Birds! The Great Florida Birding Trail
Grab your binoculars! Join us this week as we explore the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Learn all about Florida birds and butterflies in the spring and summertime.
Get outside! Essentials for a Big Cypress Reservation Visit
With warmer weather and more places open to visitors, the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation is a great family-friendly day trip destination. Come for a visit! But first, follow along for essential things to pack, directions, and everything YOU need to know to plan your visit.
Biodiversity in the Florida Everglades
Join us for a swamp walk! Explore the biodiversity of the Florida Everglades as we visit this unique wetland.
Top Five Reasons to Retire to an RV
If you often find yourself daydreaming of what it would be like to quit your job, hop in an RV and spend the rest of your days exploring, sunbathing, and pike driving into tranquility, you’re not alone. Recreation vehicles are a multi-billion-dollar industry, raking in more than $50 billion in 2015. So many Americans are drawn to the alternative lifestyle, in fact, that more RV’s are manufactured in the United States than in the entire world combined, and with the facts all in, it’s easy to conclude why. But, if you need reasons, here are your top five: 1. Where You Go, it Goes Sometimes we love material items so much that we want to put them in our pocket and take them wherever we go. While RV’s won’t shrink on demand, they will be your travel companion wherever you venture out. Having a place to cook, eat and sleep comfortably every