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A good ride on bike trails of Volusia County
“To be honest, I never liked Florida,” Ms. Kohlbach said when asked to explain her attraction to Florida. “I wanted to get my private pilot's license. So, I got an offer from a school here.” She had to make a choice. “I could choose to do the pilot's license in Germany. It would take one year at least, and a lot of money. Or I could do it in Florida in four weeks,” she said.
The deciding factor: “I thought it's always nice to do something in a different country. So, I came to Florida, and I fell in love. I didn’t expect it to be so wonderful.” Moving around Volusia County, she rented a motel room, stayed at her flight instructor’s house in Spruce Creek Fly-In, a time she described as “paradise,” she then spent a “wonderful” time living on a friend's sailboat docked at the Halifax Harbor Marina before finally settling in as a Port Orange resident and is still there after 22 years.
Ms. Kohlbach has written about 12 books, all but one are travel guides. The other one is a children’s book. However, it was never her main source of employment. “It’s a hobby, “she said. Her main job was a 46-year career working for the federal statistical office of Germany (Statistisches Bundesamt). It is the German government equivalent of the U.S. Census Bureau. The same motivation that spurred Ms. Kohlbach to write Bike Trails in Central Florida was
what pushed her to write her first book. She couldn’t and what she wanted. It was 1986 and Ms. Kohlbach was in Morocco when she realized, “You could not get a very good travel guide for people who are traveling (in) their own car,” so she wrote it herself. The book was released in the mid-1990s.
When she came to Florida and started biking in Volusia, she found the books written about trails to be disappointing. “The information was not up to date,” she recalled. “So, I decided I can do this better.” Bike Trails in Central Florida takes the reader from Titusville to St. Augustine and Daytona to Orlando, Ms. Kohlbach said
Ms. Kohlbach also organizes travel tours in Morocco and has a publishing company in Germany. Due to human error in landing a plane, she does not anymore. Human error caused the wing tip of the plane she was piloting to touch the air control tower. “The plane was a total loss,” she said. Amazingly none of the three people on board were hurt. The plane crash occurred at a regional airport in Germany. Back in Florida, she did begin to try again. “But all the fun was gone,” She replied in an email. “So I decided, why should I pay so much money for something that is no fun and stopped.” For more information, visit
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March 5, 2024
From May 1 through October 31, Daytona Beach hosts an unusual marine visitor - the sea turtle. Daytona Beach is home to five species of sea turtles - loggerhead, green, leatherback, Kemp’s ridley and hawksbill. The largest of these is the leatherback, which can grow up to 6-9 feet long and weigh over 1,000 pounds when fully grown. The other species are mostly between 2-4 feet long and range from 100-500 pounds.
February 22, 2024
The restaurant offers a variety of food options, including 1/2 pound Black Angus Burgers, comfort food favorites, lighter fare such as salads and fresh fish, and decadent desserts. They also have a huge selection of craft beer bottles and drafts, as well as signature cocktails. Ford’s Garage is located in the Tomoka Town Center outlet mall and has a seating capacity of up to 222 customers.
February 17, 2024
Perrine’s Produce is a family-owned and operated business that has been selling fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, Amish goods, local honey, jellies, deli cold cuts and cheeses, wine, beer, ice cream, bread, grocery items, old-fashioned snacks, soap, and more 30 years. They have three locations in Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, and Ormond Beach, Florida.
February 9, 2024
The Port Orange Memorial Park is a beautiful park located at 3801 Jackson St, Port Orange, FL, 32127. It is a great place for walking, running, picnicking, fishing, and walking your dog. The park has a lake that encompasses the majority of the park, two extensive piers/boardwalks, and a paved lighted walkway that surrounds it. The park is wheelchair accessible and pets are welcome.
February 8, 2024
Buc-ee’s is more than just a gas station - the food and shopping are also a big draw. They offer a wide variety of food options including Texas BBQ, fudge, kolaches, pastries and of course Beaver Nuggets - a sweet corn puff snack that’s similar to caramel corn 2. The store is also filled with as many eclectic products as one could ever imagine—from regional food that’s actually delicious to souvenirs, including their cartoon beaver mascot, Buc-ee's.
January 30, 2024
Driving on the beach comes with a small fee of $20 per vehicle, per day which allows for an entire day of beach driving and parking. In an effort to conserve our natural resources, beach access is limited to specific sections of the beach and is dependent on tide conditions.
Daytona Beach is dubbed the “World’s Most Famous Beach” for a variety of reasons, but mainly for its 23 miles of wide, hard-packed white-sand beaches that welcomed the first automobile and motorcycle races in 1902. Today, while professional drivers stick to the track at the ‘World Center of Racing’, Daytona International Speedway, visitors still enjoy driving very slowly (10 mph) along Daytona Beach in designated areas, tide permitting.
January 26, 2024
Do you wanna clear your head? The beach in this area is a versatile one. If you want to get away from everyone and hang out by yourself or with a friend in Daytona Beach, Florida, it is easy to find a quiet, remote stretch of beach. However, if you want to be where the action is, you'll have no problem finding that, too. You can find areas that are enjoyed by families with kids, couples, seniors - you name it! But wherever you end up, expect to feel welcomed.
January 24, 2024
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th and is a festival of romantic love. The day is marked by exchanging cards or letters, giving gifts such as chocolate or flowers, and having meals in restaurants. Many adults see Valentine’s Day as an occasion to offer expensive gifts such as jewelry to their sweetheart and it is also an ideal occasion for marriage proposals and weddings. Other popular gifts include heart-shaped boxes of delicious chocolates and bouquets of red roses. School children often exchange Valentine’s Cards that may contain candy.
January 22, 2024
An oldtimer is a term used to describe a classic or vintage car that is at least 30 years old. The term is also used to describe a person who has been around for a long time or is very experienced. What about an "older" Volkswagen on the beach. How would you call them! This huys had endless fun with the
January 17, 2024
Want to enjoy a pristine beach setting with no motorized vehicles? We've got that! Prefer the convenience of driving your vehicle onto the hard-packed sands to unload your tents, umbrellas, chairs, coolers, and kids all at once? We've got that, too!
The beach is accessible to pedestrians 24/7, and beach driving is available in specific areas only (weather and tides permitting) from sunrise to sunset. You can enjoy our driving areas at a maximum speed of 10 mph, with headlights on and windows down for safety - and of course, no texting.Alcohol and disposable cups are prohibited on the beach.
