N S T A R 2 0 0 5 - WORKSHOP ON THE PHYSICS OF EXCITED NUCLEONS

LOCATION

LOCATION

The Event will be held at The Florida State University located in Tallahassee, Florida USA.

Tallahassee, best known as Florida’s capital, is an intimate neo-metropolitan city where the power of state government, the academic and the artistic are complemented by subtle, old-fashioned charm. It is the perfect two- or three-day diversion for the more than 41 million annual visitors to Florida.

Tallahassee touts a menagerie of sights including one of the world’s deepest freshwater springs, site of America’s first Christmas, a wildlife habitat, Capitol buildings, fascinating museums of history, sprawling plantations, highly acclaimed fishing and hunting adventures and nearby beaches.

Spirited area festivals range from celebrations of Tallahassee's spectacular spring and swamp stomps to genuine rattlesnake roundups and seafood festivals.

Please find below some interesting links about Tallahassee and the The Florida State University:

EXCURSION

There will be an excursion to Wakulla Springs and river boat ride on the Wakulla River along with a separate glass bottom boat tour(depending on water clarity). The Wakulla Springs hosts the world's largest and deepest fresh water springs forming the headwaters of 'Wakulla River'. The river runs through old-growth cypress swamp with abundant wildlife. Alligators and turtles bask in the sun at arms length. Swimming is a popular activity year round. A nature trail offers a leisurely walk along the upland wooded areas of the park.

Wakulla Springs has been well known to paleontologists since approximately 1850 when the skeletal remains of a mastodon were recovered from the spring. The bottom of the spring bowl and floors of the immense underwater caverns that feed the spring are littered with the fossilized bones of giant sloth, giant armadillos, camels, and other ancient visitors.

The conference banquet will be held at the Wakulla Springs Lodge overlooking the spring. Wakulla Springs and Lodge is listed on the Natural Register of Historic Places and is designated as a National Natural Landmark.