Florida Surf Museum Grand Re-Opening
Wax up your board and head south on September 10th for the grand re-opening of the Florida Surf Museum. The museum just underwent a major renovation- the interior was gutted, damaged drywall replaced, the false ceiling was removed, and a state-of-the-art LED lighting system was installed. All of this was possible because Ron Jon stepped... [Continue Reading]
Get Inside the Gates for A Massive Launch
August 1, 2022 – Some of us remember when a launch was a major event, when the crowds would gather to experience a bone-shaking, rumbling display of power that took one’s breath away. Of course, every launch is a technological wonder, the result of teams of scientists and technicians working in precise coordination to move… [Continue Reading]
Abundant Nature Awaits You at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
We’re so used to looking east and seeing the massive Vehicle Assembly Building or watching rockets blast off from one of the many launch pads, we sometimes forget that all this technology is surrounded by some of the most diverse wildlife to be found anywhere. If you take the Max Brewer Causeway Bridge toward Playalinda... [Continue Reading]
2022 Falcon 9 Launches Already Outnumber 2021
July 17, 2022 – With SpaceX’s launch on Sunday morning, the company has already blasted off as many times in 2022 as it did for the entire year in 2021. By reusing components from one flight to another, the company shortens turnaround times as well as making the business more cost-effective. The mission lifted another… [Continue Reading]
A List to Make Your Mouth Water
June 29, 2022 – Man, these guys are making us hungry. “Florida Vacationers” is a blog, which is self-proclaimed to be, “the #1 place to find everything exciting to do in the Sunshine State.” Recently these folks have listed “17 Best Restaurants in Titusville” and there is sure to be something to please every palate… [Continue Reading]
Don’t Know Much About History
June 27, 2022 – One of the great things about living in Titusville is the proximity to Kennedy Space Center and all the exciting things that are happening in space business. More and more launches rumble into the sky and the future is bright. But it’s also fun to look back in time and see… [Continue Reading]
A Little Night Kayaking
By Bill Ronat, guest author June 10, 2022 – The water is warming up and that means our little friends the dinoflagellates are already putting on their nightly lightshow in the nearby Indian River and Mosquito Lagoons. Credit: A Day Away Kayak Tours The single-celled microorganisms create a fascinating glow that kayakers can stir up... [Continue Reading]
It’s Only Natural – More Sea Turtle Walks
May 16, 2022 – There is something magical about walking on the beach at night, with the cool breezes and sounds of the surf mixing with a little moonlight. That’s a pretty sublime experience by itself, but add in a treasure hunt where the prize is watching a mama sea turtle laying her eggs and… [Continue Reading]
Turtle Watch Reservations Begin May 15th
May 12, 2022 - Starting Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m., staff at Canaveral National Seashore will begin taking telephone reservations for this year’s summer Turtle Watch programs. The number to call is (386) 428-3384 ext. 248. The programs are open to all persons eight (8) years of age and older. Programs are limited to... [Continue Reading]