The southernmost tip of the eastern United States is the state of Florida. Here the climate is mild all year. So when the weather is harsh and servere in the north, many people, especially older folks, visit Florida during the wintertime. The western side of Florida lies on the Gulf of Mexico, over which the sun sets to golden-red skies. There are several famous beaches along this coast, and fishermen have the choice of visiting freshwater streams and lakes inland, or casting their lines from the beach or a boat at sea in the saltwater Gulf.