daytripping with kyle jordan

You don't need to pack an overnight bag and burn a tank of gas for great Florida fun. We have so many wonderful places to visit, right in our own backyard. Whether it’s a day of adventure, a lesson in history, or a chance to soak up some rays, each week Kyle Jordan takes on a new daytrip experience in Southwest Florida.  

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Daytripping with Kyle Jordan: Soloman's Castle

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan: Soloman's Castle

This day trip takes my photojournalist Jason Sill and me to the small town of Lily, but we might as well be in the countryside of England or France. On this trip we check out Solomon's Castle. Read more »

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan:  Calusa Heritage Trail

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan: Calusa Heritage Trail

Today's daytrip explores the history of some of the first people in Florida. In fact, the most powerful people in the state; the Calusa tribe. You'll have the opportunity to climb to the top of the top of the ancient Calusa world here at the Calusa Heritage Trail at the Randell Research Center. Read more »

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan:  Immokalee Pioneer Museum

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan: Immokalee Pioneer Museum

Today's daytrip takes us on a historical journey and tells the story of one of Florida's oldest industries. This site was once home to one of the largest cattle ranches in the state. Today we're checking out the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch. Read more »

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan:  Peace River Wildlife Center

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan: Peace River Wildlife Center

Today's daytrip offers something great for bird lovers. you won't need any binoculars on this bird watching expedition and you won't have to strain your ears to hear them either, here at the Peace River Wildlife Center. Read more »

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan:  Ave Maria

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan: Ave Maria

If you've ever visited a place and wondered to yourself, "What was this area like when the first settlers arrived, when they were first starting out?" Here's your chance to see a town grow up right before your eyes. when you make this daytrip to Ave Maria, its easy to see what this town is all about. Read more »

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan: Lake Placid

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan: Lake Placid

Caladiums and murals... What's the connection? Nothing really. That is unless you make a trip to Highlands County, where one small town lays claim to both. Daytripping with Kyle Jordan in Lake Placid. Read more »

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan: Koreshan State Historic Site

Daytripping with Kyle Jordan: Koreshan State Historic Site

More than a century ago, a group of settlers from Chicago set up a communal society on the banks of the Estero River. Read more »

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