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^ Florida's state gem, moonstone, was adopted to highlight Florida's role in the United States' Lunar program, which landed the first astronauts on the Moon. [81] ^ Since 1983, Massachusetts has had 3 other official state rocks: State Historical Rock (Plymouth Rock), State Explorer Rock (Dighton Rock), and State Building and Monument Stone . In ...
Florida offers more than theme parks and pristine beaches. Here are some hidden gems that promise extraordinary experiences. Off the Beaten Path: Exploring Florida’s Hidden Treasures
Travelers in the Florida Keys will find a mix of quirky landmarks and hidden gems. Notable attractions along the Overseas Highway include a giant buoy at the Southernmost Point, Betsy the Lobster ...
One of the Florida gems was my favorite by a landslide. Terri Peters. January 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM. While exploring Florida's 30A, I spent time at Seaside, Rosemary Beach, and Alys Beach.
The moonstone is the Florida State Gemstone; it was designated as such in 1970 to commemorate the Moon landings, which took off from Kennedy Space Center. However, it does not naturally occur in the state. [6] In Thailand, moonstone is known as Mukdahan, the same name as the northeastern province next to the river Mekong, Mukdahan.
The trail is located on one of the highest points in peninsular Florida at 298 feet (91 m) above sea level. Long ago the Lake Wales Ridge was a chain of islands. The plants and animals found on the ridge are unique because they evolved on the chain of islands, which is why the most rare plants and animals can be found in this area.
No land animals were present in Florida prior to the Miocene. The largest deposits of rock phosphate in the United States are found in Florida. [1] Most of this is in Bone Valley in central and west-central Florida. [2] Extended systems of underwater caves, sinkholes and springs are found throughout the state and supply most of the water used ...
15 least-visited national parks of 2023. Pinnacles National Park - 341,220 visits, up from 275,023. Channel Islands National Park - 328,746 visits, up from 323,245