If all you know about Weeki Wachee are the famous mermaid shows, which are in fact historic and have been taking place since 1947, then let me take you on a little excursion to this truly magnificent and magical, as well as breathtakingly beautiful spring system and river. I will throw in a little history […]
Swimming in Florida
Ocala National Forest – How To Do 3 Springs In One Day!
Ocala National Forest, just north of Orlando, is the second largest nationally protected forest in Florida with more than 600 springs, rivers and lakes. It is an area of outstanding beauty and serenity and perfect for visiting the crystal clear springs that seem to be at every turn! Alexander Springs Springs are classified by how much […]
Marco Island’s Dome Houses and Tigertail Beach – A Kayak Adventure
Unfortunately, so many well-made plans are hampered by uncooperative weather! Although last week’s attempt to kayak the more than 10 mile round-trip to the Dome Houses on Cape Romano was abandoned, I still decided to research their story. After all, the trip is only postponed! Most people, including many Floridians, have not heard of the Dome Houses which makes […]
Marathon – Secret Sandbars And Kayak Fishing In The Florida Keys
No Boat – No Problem Newsflash: I still don’t have a boat. Hence I am swiftly becoming a kayak expert all over South-Florida and The Florida Keys. I absolutely refuse to let the ‘no boat’ situation get in the way of having fun out on the water just like ‘them’, and neither should you! You […]
Islamorada Sandbar – A 20 Minute Paddle To Paradise
This may be just a shallow post, but fact is: I love sandbars. I mean, who doesn’t? Crystal clear water, knee deep or exposed at low tide, filled with boats and other crafts, and of course people who love being on the water nearly as much as I do! I have never had a bad day […]
Kayaking And Snorkeling At Historic Virgina Key Beach Park – The Antidote To South Beach
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is located only minutes from downtown Miami’s hustle and bustle. It’s hard to believe the city is only a stone’s throw away when you pull into this quiet and abandoned-looking park. Virginia Key is reached via Rickenbacker causeway – or by boat – and is divided from Key Biscayne by a busy channel called […]
Want To See Dolphins And Manatees? Visit Lovers Key State Park Near Fort Myers
Lovers Key State Park Lovers Key State Park is located just minutes south of Fort Myers Beach. The Park is made up of Lovers Key and three other barrier islands: Black Island, Inner Key and Long Key. Lovers Key State Park Is Heaven On Earth On The Florida State Parks website, we are told about […]
The Dry Tortugas In The Florida Keys – A Fort In Paradise
Where are the Dry Tortugas? Ponce de Leon discovered the Dry Tortugas in 1513 and noticed an abundance of sea turtles . Turtles provided an important and easy food source for sailors, especially when they come up on the sand to lay their eggs. The islands began to be known as the ‘Tortugas’ (Spanish for […]