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1973 |
Jack Sanborn discovers the beauty
and serenity of the Santa Rosa County's rivers and streams as a
flight student by the USMC at Whiting Field |
River View
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1976 |
Adventures Unlimited was incorporated to fulfill
Jack and Esther's (his wife) dream of helping provide a means
for the general public to enjoy the Blackwater chain (which
includes the Coldwater and Sweetwater-Juniper) and the beautiful
outdoor resources of Santa Rosa County.
The Journey begins at
Adventures Unlimited with two canoes on the
top of a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. As time went on we were able
to expanded
to thirty canoes and a 1972 GMC three quarter ton
pickup (affectionately referred to as "Old Blue"). |
Canoeing |
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1978 |
The
original Tomahawk Landing was purchased on the Santa Rosa County
courthouse steps and
Mike, Linda, and Bill Sanborn moved into the original building
(now Forest Glen). |
Forest Glen
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1979 |
Jack's brother Mike, and wife, Linda, moved to
Milton and began to contribute to the development of
Adventures Unlimited. They remain full partners today.
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Azalea
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1982 |
Kirk and Cindy Sanborn became
partner's by providing financial support and directing the early
stages of an innovative summer camp program that was offered at
AU until 1984.
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Fox Den
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1982 |
Mike Sanborn designed and built the spacious and
unique
Adventures Unlimited Lodge in 1982. The earliest cabins
included the present "Azalea" and "Cedar" rustic cabins,
followed by the first fireplace cabins, "Egret" and "Foxden".
Canoeing and tubing proved to be very popular, and customers
also began staying in the developing campgrounds and cabins. |
Egret |
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1990's |
Hayrides were added to the
growing list of activities
Adventures Unlimited
had to offer,
along with the new "Creekside Kitchen".
Much of the success of the hayrides and catering
can be credited to Adventures Unlimited's then Resident Manager,
Pat Mitchell, whose steadfastness and good cooking has kept
Adventures Unlimited going. |
Creekside Kitchen
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1993 |
"Granny Peaden's", a cracker-style cabin,
was moved to
Adventures Unlimited Wilderness Resort on
Coldwater Creek. It was restored and furnished with period
pieces and has become one of the most popular cabins. |
Granny Peaden's
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1994 |
A
1940's State of Florida Ranger cabin and a two-story house
(originally owned by the Bagdad Land and Lumber
Company) were moved to the Resort. Both dwellings have
been restored and have had fireplaces added to them. |
Bagdad House
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1994 |
Adventures Unlimited
high and low Ropes Challenge Courses were
completed. Since then.
Adventures Unlimited
has had numerous groups benefit from these unique sets of
problem solving elements. |
High Ropes |
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1994 |
Several schools in the Santa Rosa County school
system were among the first groups to enjoy the "Adventure
Hike". School children were given a basic hands-on science
lesson, and taken on a nature
hike. |
Walking Bridge
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Wow! |
Adventures Unlimited
now enjoys a
fleet of approximately 400 canoes, 50 kayaks, 500+ tubes, and 4
rafts for "on water" enjoyment. Adventures Unlimited also has
approximately 100 acres on its Wilderness Resort location with
18 cabins, the Schoolhouse Inn, campgrounds for groups and
individuals, a catering facility, a playground, nature trails,
sports fields, and sports equipment. There is also a franchise
location on the Perdido River. |
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1997 |
Renovations of the old Fidelis
Schoolhouse are completed and the name is officially changes to
the School House Inn. |
School House Inn
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1998 |
The renovations to the old
trailer located on Coldwater Creek were completed and renamed to
Riverside I. The cabin quickly became a favorite of our guests. |
Riverside I
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2002 |
Riverside II was added, with
screened-in porches overlooking the rippling creek
Another recent addition to Adventures Unlimited
is the "Recreation Barn". Designed specifically for group
retreats, the Recreation Barn offers a deluxe meeting room, as
well as a gymnasium complete with a
basketball
court and ping-pong tables
The
Team & Leadership
Center at Adventures Unlimited was created to assist adult
learners with challenging their assumptions about themselves,
their team, and their problem solving techniques. |
Riverside II |
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2002 |
Team and Leadership Youth is born! |
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"Adventures Unlimited continues to expand to meet
the needs of all our guests — families, honeymooners.
churches, schools, Scout Troops, corporate
groups, and many, many more. If there is anything Adventures
Unlimited can do meet your specific requests, please let us
know! Your input is essential to the growth and
development
of Adventures Unlimited, and has made this resort what it is
today."
Jack Sanborn |
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