Calling all Nature Lovers

Look just beyond the high-rises, sprawling resorts, and mammoth theme parks and you’re sure to see a greener side to Orlando most only view from the airplane during descent into MCO. There’s quite a bit of nature tucked around the outskirts of the City Beautiful and it can be explored many ways.

Horse World Riding Stables features 750 acres (303 hectares) of sandy trails. Their nature walk is ideal for riders with little or no experience, while an intermediate and advanced trail ride is perfect for those who have hit the saddle before.

Westgate River Ranch offers lots of activities to thrill your inner cowboy and cowgirl including horseback trail rides, cattle driving, airboat rides, trap and skeet shooting, boat and canoe rentals and fishing.

The ultra-posh JW Marriot offers a huge variety of rustic experiences for nature lovers. At Grande Lakes Orlando, small and large groups can partake in a two-day fly fishing school that teaches casting techniques, gear and tackle selection, proper fly selection and how to read the water

In a location minutes from downtown Orlando, Adventures in Florida offers a monthly Full Moon Paddle through the Winter Park Chain of Lakes followed by a toast to the stars (BYO).

… more to come

by Michael Jessen