The nature of health
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Jeff Futch offers 20 minutes of training before visitors operate segways on the 2-3 hour tours of Lake Kissimmee State Park.
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Visitors to Lake Kissimmee State Park learn about nature on segway tours with owner Jeff Futch.
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Segway tours of Lake Kissimmee State Park help cure "nature deficit disorder."
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Back Trail Adventures owners Jeff and Melody Futch provide nature tours on Segways in Lake Kissimmee State Park.
Exploring state park on Segways improves well-being.
“Get back to nature to get back your health.” Dr. Richard Louv, who calls nature Vitamin N, coined the term nature-deficit disorder in his 2005 book, “Last Child in the Woods.” Now an international movement, it’s all about getting coach potatoes to unplug and get outdoors. Now there’s a new twist. If your adventurous spirit outweighs your stamina for a walk on the wild side, your health will benefit with a glide on the wild side aboard a Segway.
