Explore the weirdest and wackiest places in the Sunshine State from deep in the Everglades to the Gulf of Mexico. Then the fun continues with a flashback of Great Old Amusement Parks. Hang on - this could be a bumpy ride!
Big Cypress Swamp: The Western Everglades (8:00 pm)
A visual masterpiece that tells the story of Florida’s river of grass, highlighting people who share their passion for this wild place, seasons of scenery that pull you into the rhythm of the swamp, and a chorus of nature sounds scored into a symphony.
Weird Florida: Roads Less Traveled (9:00 pm)
A WLRN Original Production
WEIRD FLORIDA: Roads Less Traveled is an unusual one-hour travelogue documentary that celebrates the Sunshine State’s most eccentric and wacky locations.
Known for its sun, surf, and sand, Florida is a state where South Beach is famous and theme parks reign supreme. But hold your horses! Florida also has a darker, offbeat and downright weird side, steeped in ancient mysteries and roadside craziness. From Key West to the Gulf of Mexico, we chronicle this sightseeing adventure with Charlie Carlson, Florida’s “Master of the Weird” and his traveling canine companion Miss Scarlet (a rescued boxer).
Great Old Amusement Parks (10:00 pm)
Long before giant theme parks and computer controlled thrill rides, this country had lots of charming and beautiful amusement parks where families gathered for a cool escape on hot summer days. Great Old Amusement Parks celebrates some of the pre-Disney parks that are still thriving as well as some of the classic parks that are gone.