Nice place but why are they doing construction noise when it's finals?…read more Also Marlene Lugo has to be the laziest and slowest janitor at a school library I've ever seen. Stop talking on the phone (it's finals, no one wants to hear you) and do your job. (And why don't this job later at night?)

What an amazing library at UCF! I wish my library was this comfortable and beautiful. There are…read moretons of places to sit and study or check out the special collections! Tons of outlets to plug in your devices wherever you want to sit. There is also a gallery space and other displays throughout the library with artwork. Also, one of the most interesting automated storage and retrieval facility systems I've ever seen. It is super tall and stores over 12,000 bins holding numerous boxed items in a temperature controlled environment to protect the items.

Lake Proctor Wilderness Area is a nice little patch of wilderness to escape to and temporarily hide…read morefrom the hustle and grind of modern-day life. I came here on an early Saturday morning and pretty much did not see another human being during my time here, but I did enjoy some much needed serenity and peace. I would definitely describe myself as a city type person, but there is something to be said in escaping the asphalt, concrete and steel world we created and finding refuge in the world as it was created. This was a much needed respite and I am grateful for ny time spent here. The world is a beautiful and awe-inspiring place and sometimes the greatest miracles of nature are often in the most simple settings. Overall, I will give this oasis of nature five stars as my rating.

First, the address in this page is incorrect. So if you plan to go google it. If you are coming…read morefrom Oviedo turn right on 46 not left. There was only one other car there when we arrived mid day. So it was nice that the park wasn't crowded. The trails are well marked and the Pineneedles added additional cushioning to the walk. We only did the orange and blue trail which in total was about 2 1/2 miles. There was a bit of road noise at the beginning or it was the wind going through all the trees couldn't decide. It's a pleasant walk with several views of ponds and lakes of the orange and blue trail. Sadly we didn't even hear one bird. Between the red trail and the orange and blue looks like they are excavating for a new road. It's a pleasant walk in the woods but nothing unique. Maybe will try the red trail sometime and see if we can find more captivating scenery. Any walk in the woods is better than none

Our visit to Florida worked out that we were able to see the cape canaveral space base due to bring…read moreyour kid to work day. No, not a kid and although no family worked there our daughter was able to get us passes. Amazing. So much to see and Navy personnel were there to explain so much. The most interesting places we were not able to take pictures of or even bring our phones and smart watches inside. If you get a chance this is worth seeing!!

If u have the opportunity to check out a launch with a fly back its worth the trip. However there…read moreis always a chance the launch gets scrubbed or pushes late into the launch window so be prepared to wait and/or deal with a "No Go". That being said if the rocket gods are on your side you'll get an experience you won't soon forget. Today SpaceX launched the first heavy rocket from the Cape carrying a Telsa with 3 returning boosters 2 to Lz 1 and 1 to an ocean barge. It was amazing to see the boosters come back almost simultaneously and land right next to each other. Night launches are even better so if u have the chance u can't beat this experience live!

I can't think of a more befitting and deserving place for our Military veterans to be placed at…read morerest. The site is surrounded by oaks and pines and the grounds are kept meticulously clean and groomed. It truly conveys a feeling of peacefulness and serenity. I had been here on two previous occasions - both involved the placing of wreaths during the annual "Wreaths Across America" that is in December of every year. This time was to pay respect for a friend who had suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. The Military Honor Guard's performance was very moving and the ceremony faithfully honored this proud veteran who had served his country. It's free to visit, and if you don't know the exact location of the grave you wish to visit, you can check in at the visitor center and they can help you and also provide you with a map. Only live flower arrangements are allowed, and there are vases at each marker. This is a very beautiful place.

The cemetery is always meticulously maintained every time I stop by to pay respects to my parents…read more The staff treated my family and I with great kindness during both funeral services, which I deeply appreciated. Huge gratitude for this wonderful National Cemetery.

I was actually previously married at this courthouse. I came here to get a copy of my marriage…read morelicense. When I arrived there was a seating area and tv screens that indicated which numbers were being called. They also had self serve kiosks so that you can check yourself in. I checked myself in and I had a seat. There were 3 people seating in the waiting area with me. There were two windows that had agents actively helping customers out of the 6 available windows. Those two agents were taking a long time to serve the customers, and once finished, some staff appeared to be heading out to lunch, because of those two active windows they were not serving customers all of the time. I ended up having to wait more than 40 minutes before my number was called. I appreciate having this Clerk of Court office to get documents when I need them, they do provide a good value to the community. However, it has changed over the years, and it might not be a good place to go if you are short on time.

I finally made it to see a Falcon 9 NROL-77 launch and can confirm this is the best and closest…read morelocation to Launch Complex 39A/B (which is too close to allow public viewing during launches) and nearby LC-40 and LC-41. Arrival & Transit Time: From the moment you park at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Visitor Complex, it takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to reach the viewing site. Bus Ride: The bus ride itself is about 15 minutes. Cost: The transfer cost was $88 on top of the daily entrance fee (you might consider an annual pass if planning to return at least one more time). Launch Experience: The narration was very interactive, and the sound was impressive. A major bonus was being able to clearly see the booster landing about 10 miles away at Landing Zone 2 (LZ-2). Departure Time: The way back to the parking lot took a bit longer, almost an hour, since the bus made a couple of stops along the way. I liked it a lot and might return in 48 hours for another potential launch!

The Gantry at LC-39 is the newest attraction and first stop on the bus tour. It's adjacent to…read morelaunch complex 39 at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral. LC-39 offers 360 degree views around Kennedy Space Center, with several free standing binoculars to see two of the launch pads. If my memory is correct they are launch pads 39 A and 39 B. Through the binocular on the right side of The Gantry you could see a rocket leaning against the side of the launch pad. On the left side you could see the Space X building(I think it was a building)The Gantry is 4 stories high, and is handicap accessible, there is an elevator and a ramp. As we were walking up to The Gantry, you can see a full sized rocket engine under The Gantry, and hear the count down to blast off. When the engine reaches zero the rocket engine starts up loud sound with steam and a mist coming from it. A very impressive photo or video opportunity. Inside The Gantry there are a lot of things to do and see, you can sit on one of the many NASA crawler transporter pistons to make a simulated rocket on the computers that surround the center of The Gantry. What is the crawler transporter?? The crawler-transporter is a huge machine that transports the rockets/shuttles to the different launch pads. It is bigger than a baseball infield, and when it was loaded with a space shuttle it weighs more than 18 million pounds and travels at a speed of one mile per hour. The crawler transporter travels on a specially made crawler way made to support the weight of the crawler transporter. The (according to KSC) river rock surface covers a layer of asphalt and a seven foot-deep bed of crushed stone, and it extends 3.4 miles from the VAB to Launch Pad 39 A and about 4.2 miles to Launch Pad B. There are clean restrooms here, (all of their restroom facilities were super clean and well stocked with supplies)the ladies counting for the buses to load were friendly, and the man running the souvenir shop at LC- 39 was friendly and welcoming. On the side of The Gantry there are stadium type seats to view a rocket launch. The Gantry was very informative and educational and well worth the visit.

The Space Shuttle Atlantis is an incredible feature at the Kennedy Space Center. It is absolutely…read moremind blowing that we sent that thing to space let alone with people in it! Its HUGE and has touched the sky! My son wont come to Kennedy Space Center without taking a picture in front of it as he is always in awe of it. The building behind it is filled with interactive pieces and history of space travel. But thats a whole different review! THIS space shuttle permanently displayed in all its glory is a thing to see!

Space Shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center is absolutely astounding. So cool to witness…read moreall the marvels of space travel in the past, see all that's being done in the present and into the future. If you have any questions about space travel or ever had any doubts about the legitimacy of NASA or any space related, this marvel of a spectacle is definitely worth a visit if you are planning to come to Orlando! 5 solid stars and two galactic thumbs up!

We visited the vehicle assembly building while at the Kennedy space Center in Cape Canaveral…read more After waiting on line for the bus tour we went to the VAB. The Vehicle Assembly Building (originally the Vertical Assembly Building), or VAB, is a huge building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. It was designed to assemble large pre-manufactured space vehicle components, like the massive Saturn V, the Space Shuttle & the Space Launch System, and stack them vertically onto one of three mobile launcher platforms used by NASA. In 2022, the first Space Launch System (SLS) rocket was assembled inside in preparation for the Artemis I mission.

The closest you can get to the VAB building is driving past it on the bus tour. It's an incredibly…read morehuge building that could fit the entire coliseum in Rome and still have room for a parking lot on the roof! And right now the Artemis ll is in there getting its fuel injectors worked on. Hopefully we get a launch in April of this year (2026) for our return to the moon. It's incredible to think an entire shuttle is in that building standing straight up getting ready to launch. Take the tour to get close. We even saw a returned booster being moved down the road here all burned up. It was incredible.