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Naturally EscaRosa

University of Florida
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED

Expert-developed at a leading university

For:General Public & Enthusiasts
Free
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App Summary

Naturally EscaRosa guides visitors and residents to over 100 outdoor destinations, including farms, fishing charters, and hiking trails in northwest Florida. University of Florida's IFAS Extension created the tool to promote local tourism and close an information gap for visitors and military families unfamiliar with the area. Users can search for activities by county or interest, receiving GPS-enabled maps and contact information to plan their trip.

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Detailed Description

Functionality & Mechanism

This regional tourism directory, developed by the University of Florida IFAS Extension, centralizes information on over 100 agritourism and ecotourism destinations in northwest Florida. The app's interface facilitates discovery through a searchable database of sites in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. It utilizes sorting functions that allow users to filter locations by specific activities, such as paddling, fishing, or agriculture. Each entry integrates a GPS-enabled map, contact information, site descriptions, and photos to support trip planning.

Development & Context

  • The app was developed by UF/IFAS Extension agents to promote agritourism and ecotourism across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
  • The news coverage notes it was created to fill a promotional void and inform visitors, including military families, about local natural attractions.
  • The initiative shares information about regional hiking trails, farms, and waterways through both the app and its companion website.

Intended Use & Scope

This app is designed as a trip-planning resource for tourists, residents, and military families seeking outdoor recreation and agricultural experiences in Florida's Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. It functions as an informational directory for discovering locations and activities. The details provided are based on developer descriptions and news coverage, not on peer-reviewed research.

In the Media

Extension offices introduce tourism app for Escambia, Santa Rosa counties - News

UF/IFAS Extension offices developed Naturally EscaRosa to promote agritourism and ecotourism in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, offering visitors guidance on activities like fruit picking, white-water rafting, and hiking. "The app fills a void for promotion of tourism in our region," said Libbie Johnson, agriculture agent at Escambia County Extension, noting that "a lot of military families and visitors are not familiar with all that Escambia and Santa Rosa counties have to offer." The app provides maps, directions, and contact information across six categories including agriculture, trails, paddling, wildlife, water sports, and fishing.

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Naturally EscaRosa

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iOS