Merritt sounds like a great place to go if you have "ambulation issues."
Beth, I am really looking forward to this adventure.  I am definitely going
to do this and I can't wait to meet you in person.  Tell me when to come and
I will be there.  I'll probably fly down; I don't think I could manage the
drive at this point.

A couple of years ago, I wrote a silly newsletter called "Horsefeathers" for
my birdwatching group.  I am a serious birder, but you know the other side of
me -- that has a tendency to come out everywhere at times.  There were a few
serious articles in Horsefeathers, but most of it was complete frivolity.  I
decided to put a few of the sillier stories on my website, and if you have
nothing better to do, you are more than welcome to waste a few minutes of
your life reading one.

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Betty

In a message dated 10/17/2000 7:47:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> For all interested in visiting Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, there are
>  several options.  The drive around wildlife drives take you deep into the
>  marsh on a dirt road that you travel on slowly.  There are pull offs to
ogle
>  and generally a paper guide to teach you about the different ecosystems you
>  travel through.  From the car you can see several species of birds with and
>  without a scope.  Some species are like those hidden pictures hard to find
>  others are flamoyant.  You can also see other wildlife such as our world
>  famous 'gators.  The actual visitors center is has a board walk that is
very
>  easily accessible and you can see many of the more woodland type species.
>  Canaveral Seashore which is adjacent to the Refuge is like roughing it.
>  Even though they have handicap parking, there are stairs to take you over
>  the fragile dune environment, and the only amenities in the South area are
>  potties.  But, if you want to walk out into the Mosiquito Lagoon area there
>  are some short board walks in some areas.
>
>  Beth the OT, amateur birder, nature lover
>