We spent a few days in Destin. This is a nice town to visit; reasonably priced hotels, clean beaches and clear water. I don’t think I’d want to live here as the town is geared primarily towards the tourists.
With a bit of internet research, we found a nearby mountain biking opportunity. Eglin Air Force Base is about 15 miles inland and has a reported 26 miles of trails built specifically for mountain biking. To gain access, we needed a permit which requires watching a short video to learn what to do if you find an unexploded ordinance (leave it alone, as if that wasn’t obvious).
At one point, this guy was blocking the trail. He was meaner than he looks.
Someone has built a few ramps and other features.
We rode for about two hours and didn’t see all the trails. Surprisingly, the riding here reminded us of Bend, Oregon in that the trails were twisty and fun, although there are certainly no mountains here.
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Tourists in Florida...what's that all about? I've always had a hard time seeing most parts of Florida as a potential "home site" due to the busy-ness of tourism. Enjoy your exploring!!
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