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Tag Archives: Florida State Parks
AI Florida Road Trips: Are We There Yet?
Can AI plan a Florida road trip? That was the question Rick and I pondered
During our podcast featuring Bess Auer, we talked about AI and how Floridians could use it. Inevitably, the talk turned to Florida road trips and what makes our state spectacular. That led to us testing AI on the fly, asking it to plan Florida road trips. Did it work? Not as well as we'd have liked. Here are three questions Rick and I asked our AI friends, and what AI said. Warning: Do not use these as trip guides. They're not wholly accurate or, in some cases, doable.I asked AI: What makes Florida spectacular?
Chat GPT's response:
"Florida Spectacular celebrates the real Florida — the one beyond theme parks and high-rises. What makes it spectacular is its natural beauty, quirky history, and diverse communities. It’s about:
- Springs, rivers, and coastlines that define the landscape
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Florida Bucket List: St. Joseph State Park
Every time I'm in Florida's panhandle, I have a little daydream about moving to a shack on the water and watching the sun go down every night, then building a bonfire and watching the stars as I listen to the water lap at the powdery sand. The reality is I can't afford a beach cottage anywhere in Florida, and, given the panhandle's history with hurricanes, I don't really want to live on the edge of land up there, anyway. But, man, what a fantasy. The shrimp tastes fresher there, the beer tastes colder, and stars seem brighter. Things feel simpler, far less crowded, and more easygoing, too. So, instead of moving, I escape whenever I can to one of the glorious state parks that offer campsites in earshot of those gentle waves. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park ranks as one of my top places to see the sun go...
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