More info: Ellen OchoaĪ few miles and a few centuries from there you’ll find the place where the first Hispanic woman astronaut left Florida - and the planet - aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. There’s a replica of a native Timucuan village, a Spanish mission, a blacksmith’s exhibit, and, naturally, a memorial to Ponce de Leon’s landing. The water at the Spring House there may not make you any younger, but the exhibits will let you journey through time to the days when Ponce de Leon arrived, and after. Augustine, at the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park. John’s River.Īnd while Ponce de Leon may not have found the fountain he was looking for, you can, in St. But we do know it was somewhere between present-day Cape Canaveral and the mouth of the St.
Where, exactly, he first set foot on this “new” land is a history mystery. But he did find a place filled with flowery vegetation which he named, appropriately, La Florida, the flowery place. Popular legend has it that Ponce de Leon sailed north from Puerto Rico looking for the fabled Fountain of Youth in 1513. And, probably just as important, he’s the guy who gave the state its name. We had a great time, and would go again in an instant.Florida’s first and, arguably, most famous Hispanic influencer - if for no other reason than, well, he was the first. Aaron remembers every detail of our trip, including catching the alligators. He was most accommodating and kind to our grandson, Aaron. "Captain Shane knows where to find the big bass. "Most outstanding fishing I have ever experienced. "Super Guy! Excellent bass fishing! 250+ bass in 8 hours. "I just wanted to write you and thank you for the greatest fishing adventure of my life.The day exceeded all my expectations, and provided me with memories that will last me a lifetime! Please let everyone know what a great time I had fishing in one of the finest fisheries in the world with one of the best guides in the business.
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