Friday, September 26, 2014

goldenshoe RV trip - The Forgotten Coast




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This part of the Florida Panhandle is often referred to as the forgotten coast.  It has lagged behind some of the other parts of Florida during the last century and is only now showing some small signs of growth. This lack of commercial development allows us to see what the coast looked like before everyone started to flood into Florida.As we started back towards home, we made some quick stops along this coast to enjoy that feeling.  First was the town of Apalachicola.  This town became a coastal boom town starting in the early 1800's with the cotton trade.  By 1840, it was the third largest cotton port in the United States.  Also during the period the town became a major supplier of sponges.  By early 1900's t ...Read more...




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