Personal Appearances
Meet author Dianne Marcum, pick up a signed copy of Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach & Florida's Space Coast, and learn firsthand about the wonderful nature and recreation spots in Brevard County. Schedule:
- May 23 at 8 pm
Television Interview: Focus
Channel 49 (NASA Channel) on Brighthouse Cable
- May 26 at 6:30 pm
Talk: "A Travel Writer's View of Space Coast Ecotourism"
Turtle Coast Sierra Club, Hester Wagner Center, Melbourne Village
- June 2 at 7 pm
Talk: "Best Bets for Vacationing Close to Home"
Vero Beach Book Center, 2145 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach
- June 7 at 6 pm
Talk: "Genealogy & Geography"
Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville
The arts and the outdoors set the stage for festivals and events—most perfect for families. The thrill of a space launch is a unique and unforgettable experience.
Shuttle and Rocket Launches
Florida's Space Coast is America's busiest spaceport and the only spot where you can witness a manned launch. The space shuttle program will be retired in 2011 so don't miss a chance to be part of history in the making. Local newspaper,
Florida Today, provides an advance schedule and last minute up-dates.
COCOA BEACH
School's out and the water's warm. If surfing is something you've never experienced but always wanted to try, summer is the perfect time. Cocoa Beach waves are usually mild, and the ocean is rock-free. Take a lesson or try a summer camp.
Mary Moon's Surf Art Camp (321-799-3432, www.marymoonarts.com) combines surf lessons and art projects. In the evening, take a kayak nature tour through the Thousand Islands in the calm Banana River.
Space Coast Kayaking (321-784-2452, www.spacecoastkayaking.net) has everything you need to paddle out and enjoy the sunset. or experience the magic of bioluminescence as the water comes alive with sparkling microscopic animals.