Undeveloped barrier islands are simply ‘the best’ and hard to come by in south Florida. There is much to be said for a nice sandy beach on a barrier island with a lush tropical backdrop, gently shelving into crystal clear water. There is yet more to be said when this beach area is also teeming with […]
Kayaking and Boating in Florida
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – Oasis Of Calm Amidst Fort Lauderdale’s Urban Sprawl
Sometimes, staying close to home has its advantages. A big project, finally finished before lunchtime, had me gasping for a little nature as a reward. With only half a day to spend and no wheels, what could I do? Good old Hugh Taylor Birch State Park came to mind, just under two miles from my […]
Tamara’s Top 10 Fun Summertime Things To Do In South Florida And Beyond
I have been around Florida, and particularly South Florida and the Keys. Although my list of ‘places to see’ and ‘things to do’ is still as long as my arm and I am adding to it constantly, it’s time to take stock and bring you a list of my hot favorites before the summer is out. And […]
Float Through Clam Pass Park In Naples – The Beach Day With A Difference
Here is yet another discovery ‘off the beaten path’ from the Florida Rambler website! I have been exceedingly curious about Clam Pass ever since reading an article about it a while back. As we hadn’t really explored the Naples area, and got a great deal at the local Hilton Hotel in Naples (just a stone’s throw from Clam […]
Dome Homes, Beach And Dolphins – How To Have The Perfect Day At Cape Romano
This is now my second post on the Dome Homes close to Marco Island on the south-west coast of Florida (here’s the first). We tried to see them once before, half-heartedly, having made tentative plans to kayak out of Marco Island’s Caxambas Park. On the way to the park, whilst checking the tides and wind, […]
A Free And Cool Summer Snorkeling Expedition – Phil Foster Park in Palm Beach County
What to do when you don’t know what to do? Usually, I head over to one of my favorite trusty websites, the Florida Rambler and Authentic Florida, to come up with something to do on the weekend. And so it was the other weekend. We were in dire need of a new place to check […]
A Quick Escape From City Life – Kayaking In John D MacArthur Beach State Park
Always looking for new things to do that afford a quick escape from city life, we stumbled across the only State Park in Palm Beach County. And it doesn’t disappoint. Once you get there, you are greeted by a lush canopy on the way to the car park, and this is only the beginning. It feels […]
Old Seven Mile Bridge Is Closed? You Can Still Get To Pigeon Key!
Oh dear! On 5th July the old 7 mile bridge closed for refurbishment. This is in fact great news, as there had been talk of closing it for pedestrian access altogether – and forever – as it was becoming increasingly unsafe. Luckily, the DOT and Monroe County, with the city of Marathon, have taken the burden […]