A Word Of Warning Let me say this first and foremost: if you are easily offended by potty humor, perhaps this is not the place for you. Personally, I think it is worth flushing this attitude down the ‘you know what’ already, and just relax and expect a fun day out in the beautiful Florida […]
Kayaking and Boating in Florida
Discover Hidden Mangrove Tunnels In Key Largo – Kayaking Dusenbury Creek and Dodging Motorboats
Kayaking in Key Largo is spectacular, considering you are just a little drive from the mainland and the hustle and bustle of Miami. Plenty of mangrove filled waterways near the shore instantly transport you into a quiet world far away from civilization, so it feels, although you are never too far from it! The roar of […]
Whiskey Creek – Kayaking Amongst Murder and Prohibition
Where? Whiskey Creek, a roughly 2 mile stretch of mangrove lined shallow canal, sits quietly in John U Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach, just across from the mighty Port Everglades. It is nestled between the stunning natural (and largely very quiet) beach, and the intracoastal waterway. It’s very easy to miss. I have known […]
Imagine a Club with free drinks and nude sunbathing for $1 per year – Stiltsville in the 1960’s !
‘Stiltsville’ in Biscayne Bay Stiltsville: so unassuming now with just a few structures left, but did you know it was THE place to go 5 decades ago if you were a member of the high society and liked to party?! A $1 yearly membership got you free drinks and nude sunbathing in the early 1960’s, […]
Get Eye To Eye With Alligators At Myakka River State Park’s Deep Hole
Sometimes you just stumble over a gem by accident. This is exactly what happened when we decided to stop for a ‘little look’ at Myakka River State Park, on a trip up the west coast of Florida last year. Myakka River State Park is located about nine miles east of I-75 in Sarasota in Sarasota County. […]
Kayaking the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River In Jupiter
If you want to see ‘old Florida’ and century old Cypress tree canopies and the wildlife accompanying this unique habitat, then this is a great day out. Provided you don’t mind a little exercise and possibly getting wet! The Loxahatchee river (Seminole for ‘turtle river’) paddling trail is about 8 miles long and a designated ‘National […]
Kayaking To Historic Indian Key Off Islamorada? Don’t Mind If I Do!
If, like me, you have a love for the outdoors, in particular anything to do with the ocean, as well as a love of moving your limbs AND all things to do with history (I am an archaeologist, you know?!), then I have a gem for you! Indian Key Historic State Park Head straight to Robbies of […]
Can You Have Fun In The Keys Without Stopping At Key West? Oh Yes You Can!
Don’t get me wrong, I love Key West. I love the old historic buildings, the vibe and the many attractions and great bars it has to offer. Everybody should see the Mallory Square Sunset Celebration at least once in their lives. Truly, you haven’t lived until you have seen cats trained to jump through fiery […]