Friday, July 27, 2007

Florida Residents Enjoy Life Halfway Back

It comes as no surprise that people from the north move to Florida every year in droves. For decades the migration to Florida was as obvious as the ripe colors of the oranges on the Florida trees. Now, as hundreds of thousands of Floridians start to miss the comforts of the north, a new movement is rising, one that has Florida residents becoming Halfbacks.

A Florida Halfback is a nickname given to Floridians that originally migrated to Florida from the north, but now prefer to live halfway back, in the scenic mountain and lake areas of Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. The official website for those aspiring to be part of the Halfback movement is FloridaHalfbacks.com.
FloridaHalfbacks.com offers visitors a comprehensive guide to spending time in these beautiful mountain and lake regions with just a few clicks of a button. The website provides detailed information on real estate agents, cabin rentals, hotels, bed and breakfast inns, developments, campgrounds, attractions, and more for those considering a temporary or perpetual stay in the mountain and lake regions.

Advertisers sweeten the pot for those visiting FloridaHalfbacks.com by offering incentives geared towards Florida residents to spend time in the mountain and lake regions of the Southeast. The website is easy to navigate, offering visitor’s subject related pages on all of the Halfback regions. One can visit the website for twenty minutes and have an abundance of information that will facilitate their ability to enjoy the area.

Several factors fueling the Florida Halfback trend include cooler milder weather, less traffic, lower real estate prices, and significantly lower property tax and insurance for home owners. All of the above factors have made becoming a Florida Halfback an enticing option.

With the growth of interest in the mountain and lakes regions, it is no surprise that FloridaHalfbacks.com is growing rapidly as well. The just-launched website is already seeing an increase in daily traffic. Combine the traffic increase with a user friendly online forum community, and it is safe to assume this site will be a major resource for those looking to relocate to this special region of the country in the near future.
For more information on the website or about Florida Halfbacks visit www.FloridaHalfbacks.com

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Five Family Fun Ideas in Western North Carolina

1. Great Smoky Mountain Railroad - There's no better way to see the Smokies than taking a trip through the heart of the mountains by train. As you wind along river gorges, through tunnels and over old-fashioned bridges, there is no worry about directions or who is driving. For more information call 800-872-4681,

2. Ghost Town in the Sky - Re-opening after a four-year closure, Ghost Town in the Sky has rides, a chairlift, and incline railroad to transport visitors to the mile-high summit and the gunfight reenactments held hourly. The amusement park is bound to be a sure-fire hit for the entire family. Call 828-926-9658 or stop by the Ghost Town welcome center on Soco Road in Maggie Valley.

3. Cherokee - Sitting on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee is home to the eastern BAnd of the Cherokee Indians. It is a colorful town that has combined history and cultural traditions. Children will delight in a visit to the Oconoluftee Inidan Village, a performance of Unto These Hills, an outdoor stage performance telling the story of hte cherokee, or just wandering around town. For more information, call 828-497-2315.

4. Deep Creek - Tumbling waters give way to a swimming hole and a bouncy tube ride. If you hike along the trails upstream, you will find three waterfalls. Just inside the Great Smoky Mountain National Park two miles north of Bryson City, the Deep Creek recreational area and campground has horseback riding, swimming, tubing, and picnicking. For more infomration: camping 828-488-3184, horseback riding, 828-497-8504, tube rentals 828-488-6055.

5. Sliding Rock - Slip and slide your way down this natural slipper rock into a clean, cool, seven-foot deep swimming hole. A longtime favorite for families, Sliding Rock is a 60-foot natural water slide located in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard. Bathrooms and changing rooms are available. Camping is available in nearby Davidson River Campground. For more information, contact the Forest Service at 828-877-3350.