Does anyone else get Florida summer fatigue? Hurricane season seems to stretch to eternity. By the time September rolls around, I have had enough and long for the days when the pea soup air disappears and the first cold front rolls in. Going on a few fun trips instead of sitting underneath the air conditioning […]
4 Things You Should Know About Blowing Rocks Preserve
Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter used to be a little more off-the-beaten-path. However, like so many attractions in Florida, people found it, and they now flock to it. If you are looking to visit the Blowing Rocks, there are some things to consider: 1. Parking Is Limited Finding a parking space near the preserve is […]
Kayaking Silver Springs – An Adventure You Won’t Forget
It’s been a while since I posted anything. I don’t know about you, but this pandemic has certainly taken the wind out of my sails. However, it was time to go exploring again for my birthday in December, and what better place to socially distance than on a kayak among beautiful scenery? Winter is my […]
Let’s Go Hiking In The Everglades On The Florida Trail
Hiking in South Florida is one of the most interesting things you can do but is often overlooked thanks to the glorious beaches and watersports activities available to us here. Taking an airboat into the Everglades is usually the only way people experience this magnificent and wild Florida landscape, if at all. Yet hiking into […]
San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Preserve – A Paradise For Kayakers And Birdwatchers Alike
If you find yourself near Fort Myers or even Sanibel and Captiva and you’re looking for great ocean kayaking, Bunche Beach ticks a few boxes. We happened to be in Captiva during a heatwave in summertime Florida – can you imagine a heatwave on top of a hot Florida summer’s day? Yep, it was bad. […]
Beat The Heat And Take Your Boat Or Kayak To One Of South Florida’s Sandbars – Here Are 5 Of The Best
The Florida summer heat can get a bit much even for those who really love the heat, am I right? That’s what our wonderful oceans are there for. And what could be better than spending a day on the beach or on the water? Well, I’ll tell you what’s better: spending a day on a […]
Boating To Cabbage Key And Cayo Costa – Dolphins, Old Florida, And Pristine Beaches
Is there anything better than combining a day’s boating to a charming “Old Florida” island – Cabbage Key – with swimming at a pristine beach and dolphin watching? Maybe, but this pretty much sums up my perfect day out. If you add no traffic worries (no cars at all on Cabbage Key), lovely lush surroundings, […]
Head To Lake Trail In Palm Beach For Hiking Or Biking On A Perfect Florida Spring Day
If you like a nice walk or leisurely bike ride by the intracoastal, prefer no to very little exposure to traffic, and love history as well as pretty houses, then this walk will be perfect for you. And guess what? It’s yet another free thing to do in Palm Beach County. And what’s even better, […]